TROUBLESHOOTING
Difficult to reassemble unscrewed
and opened probe.
Only to be serviced by
Koslow service technicians.
Do not open the probe screws.
Display reads 0000 even when
making contact with test metal.
Open circuit or no reading.
Test metal should be free of paint,
grease and other non-conductive
coatings. Check Cold Contacts.
Testing the same area multiple
times, and the reading changed
from passive to non-passive.
Do not perform multiple
tests in the exact same test
spot.
Allow to cool to ambient temp before
testing a second time.
The Tip appears discolored.
The hot tip may change
from a normal copper color
to others from temp
changes.
Wipe the tip with gentle abrasive.
The number 1 is on the display and
does not change.
Damage to internal
components.
Contact Koslow for calibration and
repair.
Very small parts and wire are
difficult to test.
It is necessary to contact
wire at two points.
Place small parts such as small
fasteners or wire on a clean
conductive block for testing.
Cannot test all areas of a tank.
It can be difficult to reach
high or deep into
equipment.
Accessory available. The extension
handle is up to 4 feet long. (Part No.
TE -KFG)
Cannot get a 60 (±5) with the
standard Alloy C-276.
The TEAS readings are too
high or too low.
• Is the tip of the probe tightly
installed? Use the pliers to
make sure the hot probe tip
is tight.
• Are metal tips and parts
clean?
• Are you working close to a
fan, vent, or air movement?
• Are you working close to a
large machine that can be
causing electromagnetic
Readings are climbing or falling over
time.
The Hot Probe is to only
make contact with the test
metal for one or two
seconds.
• Press the hot tip to the metal
with light downward pressure
(about 70 psi).
• Wait for 5 seconds interval
between tests.
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