15
8 FAULT CHECKLIST
Fault
Cause
Corrective Action
Bulb does not illuminate
Battery flat
Insert new batteries
Bulb defective
Insert new bulb
Poor contact
Remove slotted screw and scratch upper surface of
battery casing vigorously with coin until oxidated
metal is bare again
Break in circuit
Return the gauge to your Elcometer supplier
Battery cannot be removed
Unsuitable, non leakproof
battery used
Return the gauge to your Elcometer supplier
All cuts are rough and ragged
Point of cutter tool damaged
Replace tool
Cross cuts are irregular
Cross cutter worn out
Replace tool
Scale of measuring
microscope blurred
Graticule scale holder loose
Return the gauge to your Elcometer supplier
Illumination of measuring
point not adequate
Bulb misaligned
Re-adjust bulb holder See “Replacing the bulb” on
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