RKI Instruments Gas Tracer 10,000 ppm - Manual (Page 91)

10,000 ppm Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Troubleshooting • 84
• The unit indicates
flow failure and
does not recover
when RESET
SILENCE is
pressed and
released.
• The cotton filter
in the probe or
filter holder is
dirty and
clogged.
• The sample hose
has a kink or
obstruction.
• The hydrophobic
filter disks or wire
mesh disk are
dirty and
clogged.
• The pump is
malfunctioning.
1. Change the cotton filter in the
probe or filter holder.
2. Inspect the sample hose for
kinks or obstructions and
replace if necessary.
3. Inspect the hydrophobic filter
disks and the wire mesh disk
and replace if necessary.
4. Perform a low flow setpoint
adjustment. For instructions,
see “Performing a Low Flow
Setpoint Adjustment” on
page 80.
5. If difficulties continue, contact
RKI Instruments for further
instruction.
• Auto calibration
fails or unable to
set the response
readings during
single calibration.
• The auto
calibration value
may not match
the cylinder gas
concentration
(auto calibration
only).
• The sample gas
is not reaching
the sensor
because of a bad
connection.
• The calibration
cylinder may be
out of gas or is
outdated.
• The ppm sensor
may need
replacement.
1. Check all calibration tubing for
leaks or for any bad
connections.
2. Make sure the Gas Tracer
has been properly set up for
calibration.
3. Verify that the calibration
cylinder contains an adequate
supply of sample.
4. If the fail condition continues,
replace the ppm sensor.
5. If the difficulties continue,
contact RKI Instruments, Inc.
for further instruction.
Table 5: Troubleshooting the Gas Tracer
Symptoms
Probable
Causes
Recommended Action