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Disposing Of The Alkaline Batteries
At the end of the life of a set of alkaline batteries, please dispose of
them according to applicable state and local regulations. In the
absence of such regulations, Inficon encourages its customers to
recycle and/or dispose of the cells through voluntary waste recycling
programs.
Troubleshooting
Except for the batteries and the sensor, the internal parts of the
TEK-Mate Leak Detector are not user serviceable. If you experience
a problem with your TEK-Mate, see the Troubleshooting Table below
to determine how to remedy the problem. If you can not remedy the
problem, take your TEK-Mate to your wholesaler for warranty
evaluation.
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
1. Poor sensitivity.
The TEK-Mate does
not find leaks.
1a. Sensor has
reached the end of its
useful life.
1a. Replace the sensor. See
page 5.
1b. Power switch set
to LOW instead of
HIGH
1b. Set the Power Switch to
HIGH and scan for the leak
again.
2. The TEK-Mate
responds slowly to a
leak.
2a. Dirty or wet filter. 2a. Replace the filter. See
page 7.
2b. Failure in the
pumping system.
2b. Turn the TEK-Mate on
and listen for a high-pitched
motor sound. If you do not
hear the motor, return the
TEK-Mate to your
wholesaler for warranty
evaluation.