GasAlertMicroClip
User Manual
Table 12. Troubleshooting Tips (cont.)
Problem Possible
Cause Solution
Detector does not display normal
ambient gas reading after activation
self-test.
o
Sensor not stabilized
o
Detector requires calibration
o
Target gas is present
o
Used sensor: wait 60 seconds
New sensor: wait 5 minutes
o
Calibrate detector (see
Calibration
)
o
Detector is operating properly. Use
caution in suspect areas
Detector does not respond to
pushbutton.
o
Battery is depleted
o
Detector is performing operations that
do not require user input
o
Charge battery (see
Charging the
Detector
)
o
Pushbutton operation restored
automatically when the operation
ends
Detector does not accurately measure
gas.
o
Detector requires calibration
o
Detector is colder/hotter than
ambient gas
o
Sensor filter is blocked
o
Calibrate sensor (see
Calibration
)
o
Allow the detector to acquire ambient
temperature before use
o
Clean the sensor filter (see
Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter
)
Detector has been charging for over
3 hours and the charging indicator still
indicates that the battery has not
finished charging.
o
Battery is trickle charging
o
Battery is full and ready for operation
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