Chapter 7: gas tracer maintenance overview, Troubleshooting – RKI Instruments Gas Tracer User Manual
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Chapter 7: Gas Tracer Maintenance
Overview
This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures for the Gas Tracer.
It also includes procedures for recharging the battery pack
(rechargeable version), replacing the alkaline batteries (alkaline
version), and replacing various consumable parts.
WARNING: RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that service,
calibration, and repair of RKI instruments be performed
by personnel properly trained for this work. Replacing
sensors and other parts with original equipment does
not affect the intrinsic safety of the instrument.
Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting table describes error messages, symptoms,
probable causes, and recommended action for problems you may
encounter with the Gas Tracer.
Table 8: Troubleshooting the Gas Tracer
Symptoms
Probable
Causes
Recommended Action
• The LCD is blank.
• The unit may
have been turned
off.
• The alkaline
batteries may
need to be
replaced or the
lithium ion
battery pack
recharged.
1. To turn on the unit, press and
briefly hold the POWER
ENTER button.
2. If the unit does not turn on,
replace the alkaline batteries
or recharge the lithium ion
battery pack.
3. If the difficulties continue,
contact RKI Instruments, Inc.
for further instruction.