GX-6000 Operator’s Manual Overview • 104
Chapter 6: Maintenance
Overview
This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures for the GX-6000. It also
includes procedures for replacing and recharging the batteries and replacing
various consumable parts.
WARNING: RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that service, calibration,
and repair of RKI Instruments be performed by personnel
properly trained for this work. Replacing sensors and other
parts with original equipment does not affect the intrinsic
safety of the instrument.
Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting table describes error messages, symptoms, probable
causes, and recommended action for problems you may encounter with the
GX-6000.
Table 13: Troubleshooting the GX-6000
Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action
• The LCD is blank. • The unit may have been
turned off.
• The alkaline batteries may
need to be replaced or Li-
ion battery pack may need
to be recharged.
1. To turn on the unit, press and
briefly hold the POWER/ENTER
button.
2. If the unit does not turn on,
replace the alkaline batteries or
recharge the Li-ion battery pack.
3. If the difficulties continue, contact
RKI Instruments, Inc. for further
instruction.
• The LCD shows
abnormally high or
low readings but
other gas
detection
instruments do
not.
• The H
2
S scrubber disk or
charcoal filter may need to
be replaced.
• The GX-6000 may need to
be recalibrated.
• The sensor for the
affected channel(s) may
need replacement.
1. Replace the H
2
S scrubber disk or
charcoal filter.
2. Recalibrate the unit.
3. If the difficulties continue, replace
the sensor for the affected
channel(s) and calibrate the
affected channel(s).
4. If the difficulties continue, contact
RKI Instruments, Inc. for further
instruction.
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