GasAlertMicro
Troubleshooting
Table 16. Troubleshooting Tips (cont.)
Problem Possible
Cause Solution
The detector does not display normal
ambient gas reading after the activation
self-test.
→
Sensor not stabilized
→
Detector requires calibration
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Target gas is present
→
Used sensor: wait 60 seconds
New sensor: wait 5 minutes
→
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Detector is operating properly. Use
caution in suspect areas.
The detector does not respond to
pushbuttons.
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Batteries are depleted
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Detector is performing operations
that do not require user input
→
Replace batteries (see
)
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Pushbutton operation restored
automatically when the operation
ends
The detector does not accurately
measure gas.
→
Detector requires calibration
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Detector is colder/hotter than
ambient gas
→
Sensor filter is blocked
→
→
Allow the detector to acquire
ambient temperature before use
→
Clean the sensor filter (see
Replacing a Sensor or Sensor
Filter
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