CMS-4 IN-HELMET CARBON MONOXIDE MONITOR
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Manual No. 29872
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The troubleshooting table describes error messages,
symptoms, probable causes, and recommended action
for problems encountered with the CMS-4.
NOTE: If the monitor does not display menu items that
are noted within these instructions, repeat the process. If
after repeating the process the monitor still does not
display the correct menu item, return the monitor to
factory settings, per Section 4.4.
Symptoms
Probable Causes
Recommended Action
The LCD is blank.
The monitor may have been turned
off.
1. To turn on the
monitor
, press and briefly hold
POWER/MODE.
The battery was inserted
backwards.
1. Reinstall the battery in the correct orientation.
Battery may need to be replaced.
1. Check battery ICON
for remaining battery life.
The battery cover may not be
completely closed.
1. Be sure the battery cover is completely closed and
that the screw is tight.
2. If the difficulties continue, contact the Clemco distributor
the monitor was purchased through for further instruction.
The LCD shows an
abnormally high reading,
but other gas detection
instruments do not.
Charcoal filter may need to be
replaced.
1. Replace the charcoal filter.
The CMS-4 may need to be
recalibrated.
1. Recalibrate the
monitor.
2. If the difficulties continue, replace the sensor and
calibrate.
The sensor may need
replacement.
1. Recalibrate the monitor.
2. If the difficulties continue, replace the sensor and
calibrate.
Calibration fails.
The calibration gas values may not
match the cylinder gas
concentration.
1. Make sure test gas and gas value are 25 ppm.
Refer to Sections 5.6 and 5.7
2. Make sure the CMS-4 has been properly set up
for calibration.
3. If the fail condition continues, replace the
sensor.
4. If difficulties continue, contact the Clemco
distributor the monitor was purchased through for
further instruction.
The sample gas is not reaching the
sensor because of a bad
connection.
1. Check all calibration tubing for leaks or for any bad
connections.
The calibration cylinder may be out
of gas or is outdated.
1. Verify that the calibration cylinder contains an
adequate supply of fresh test sample.
The sensor may need replacement.
1. If the fail condition continues, replace the sensor.
2. If difficulties continue, contact the Clemco distributor the
monitor was purchased through for further instruction.
Heart symbol at the top of
the screen becomes
steadily on or disappears.
A microprocessor error has
occurred.
1. Contact the Clemco distributor the monitor was
purchased through for further instruction.
Monitor does not display
menu items as noted
within the instructions.
Factory settings accidentally
changed.
1. Return to factory default settings per Section 4.4.