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