GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR
User Manual
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Table 21. Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Alarms Troubleshooting
Detector does not enter
alarm mode.
Alarm setpoint(s) are set
incorrectly.
Reset alarm setpoints. Refer to
Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints
.
Alarm setpoint(s) are set to
zero.
Reset alarm setpoints. Refer to
Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints
.
Detector requires calibration.
Calibrate the sensors. Refer to
Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints
.
Detector intermittently
enters alarm without any
apparent reason.
Ambient gas levels are near
alarm setpoint or the sensor is
exposed to a puff of the target
gas.
Detector is operating normally. Use caution in suspect areas. Check MAX
gas exposure reading.
Alarms setpoints are set
incorrectly.
Reset alarm setpoints. Refer to
Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints
.
Missing or faulty sensor.
Refer to
Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter
Detector enters alarm with
LEL reading displaying as
OL
(over limit).
Pump flow rate is set too high.
Refer to the last solution in
Pump Operation
troubleshooting on the
following page.
Automatic Deactivation Troubleshooting
Detector automatically
deactivates.
Automatic shutdown activated
because of weak batteries.
.
Calibration is overdue and the
Due-lock
(calibration user
lock-out) option is enabled.
Enter the password to enter calibration. Calibrate the sensor(s). Refer to
.
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