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Problem
Possible Cause
What to Check
Instrument has
false high reading
photosensitivity
remove from direct
sunlight and
ultraviolet sources;
if the high count
drops, the mica
coating on the
Geiger tube may
be damaged and
the tube needs to
be replaced
continuous
discharge
the Geiger tube
needs to be
replaced
electro-magnetic
field
move the
instrument away
from possible
sources of
electromagnetic or
radio frequency
radiation
If the Radalert 100 requires servicing, please contact your
distributor or the manufacturer at the following address:
International Medcom
6871 Abbott Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
707-823-0336, fax 707-823-7207
Do not attempt to repair the Radalert 100; it contains no user-
serviceable parts and you could void your warranty.
CAUTION:
Do not send a contaminated instrument for repair
under any circumstances.