BW Technologies GasAlertMicro 1, User Manual

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GasAlertMicro
Users Manual
Table 13. Troubleshooting Tips (cont.)
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Detector does not display normal
ambient gas reading after activation
self-test. Sensor not stabilized.
Detector requires calibration.
Target gas is present. →
Used sensor: wait 60 seconds
New sensor: wait 5 minutes
→
Calibrate detector. See the section
“
Calibration and Setting Alarm
Setpoints ”.
→
Detector is operating properly. Use
caution in suspect areas.
Detector does not respond to
pushbuttons. Batteries are depleted.
Detector is performing operations that do
not require user input.
→
Replace batteries. See the section
“
Replacing the Batteries .”
→
Pushbutton operation restored
automatically when the operation
ends
Detector does not accurately measure
gas. Detector requires calibration.
Detector is colder/hotter than ambient
gas.
Sensor filter is blocked. →
Calibrate sensor. See the section
“
Calibration and Setting Alarm
Setpoints .”
→
Allow the detector to acquire ambient
temperature before use.
→
Clean the sensor filter. See the
section “
Replacing a Sensor or
Sensor Filter .”
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