SF6 Leakmate Instrument User Manual V1.0
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Troubleshooting
The detector fails to turn on:
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Batteries may be too weak to enable normal operation. Change batteries.
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Under harsh environmental conditions, the pole connector in the battery compartment
door may have become oxidized. Clean off any oxide and try again.
The detector won’t respond to a known leak
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The sensor tip may be contaminated.
Clean as pointed out above.
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The sensor tip is subject to aging and may be worn. Use a new sensor tip.
The detector gives false alarms
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The ambient atmosphere’s content of detectable substances may have changed Press
RESET to suppress any background levels that may be present.
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The sensor may be contaminated or worn out.
Clean sensor as described above, or use new sensor.
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The sensor was brought in contact with a metallic surface.
Press RESET while in contact with the specimen to readjust the detector.
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The air exchange in the sensor was obstructed.
Always approach surfaces at an angle, never flat on. Press RESET to readjust the detector.
