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GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR
User Manual
Table 21. Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Detector Operation Troubleshooting
Detector does not display
normal ambient gas
readings after startup
self-test.
Sensor not stabilized Used sensor: wait 60 seconds
New sensor: wait 5 minutes
Detector requires calibration Calibrate the sensors. Refer to Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints
.
Target gas is present Detector is operating properly. Use caution in suspect areas.
Detector does not respond
to pushbuttons.
Batteries are depleted Refer to Replacing the Alkaline Batteries
or Replacing the Lithium Battery
Pack.
Detector is performing
operations that do not require
user input
Pushbutton function restores automatically when the operation ends.
Detector does not
accurately measure gas.
Detector requires calibration Calibrate the sensors. Refer to Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints
.
Detector is colder/hotter than
ambient gas
Allow the detector to adjust to ambient temperature before using.
Sensor filter is blocked Clean the sensor filter. Refer to Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter
.
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