RKI Instruments GX-3R User Manual

80 • Chapter 6: Maintenance GX-3R Operator’s Manual
Instrument Cleaning
Clean the GX-3R with a cloth dampened with water if it becomes excessively dirty. Do not
use alcohol or other cleaning solvents.
Recharging the Batteries
WARNING: To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, batteries must only be
charged in an area known to be nonhazardous. Charge only with RKI
charger p/n 49-0133 or 49-0134. Use of other chargers will void the
warranty.
AVERTISSEMENT:Pour éviter l’inflammation d’une atmosphère dangereuse, les batteries
doivent uniquement être modifiés ou facturés dans une zone connue
comme non dangereuse. Chargez uniquement avec le chargeur RKI réf.
49-0133 ou 49-0134. L'utilisation d'autres chargeurs annulera la garantie.
Recharge the batteries when the battery icon indicates that the unit is in low battery warning.
When in low battery warning, the lowest battery level indication bar disappears and the
battery icon flashes.
• Calibration fails. • The calibration values may not
match the cylinder gas
concentrations.
• The charcoal filter or charcoal
half of the dual filter is
saturated causing an elevated
CO reading.
• The sample gas is not reaching
the sensors because of a bad
connection.
• The calibration cylinder may be
out of gas or is outdated.
• The sensor for the affected
channel(s) may need
replacement.
1. Make sure the GX-3R has been properly
set up for calibration.
2. Change the charcoal filter or the dual
filter.
3. Check all calibration tubing for leaks or
for any bad connections.
4. Verify that the calibration cylinder
contains an adequate supply of fresh test
sample.
5. If the fail condition continues, replace
the sensor(s).
6. If the difficulties continue, contact RKI
Instruments, Inc. for further instruction.
• Heart symbol at the
top of the screen
becomes steadily on or
disappears
• A microprocessor error has
occurred.
• Contact RKI Instruments, Inc. for further
instruction.
• Charge LED alternates
between green and
orange
• Charging environment is
outside the allowed 0 - 40°C
charging temperature range.
• Move the charger to a location that is
within the allowed 0 - 40°C charging
temperature range.
Table 10: Troubleshooting the GX-3R
Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action

RKI Instruments GX-3R Specifications

General

Brand	RKI Instruments
Model	GX-3R
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English