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Performing a demand zero, normal mode – RKI Instruments GX-2003 Manual User Manual

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GX-2003 Operator’s Manual

Start Up, Normal Mode • 18

3. Press and briefly hold down the POWER/ENTER button. The

Mode Select Screen displays.

NOTE:

If a “N” appears to the right of the battery icon, this indicates
that a Ni-MH battery pack is being used instead of alkaline
batteries.

4. The cursor will begin in front of Normal Mode and Normal Mode

will flash dark and light indicating it is selected.

5. With Normal Mode selected, continue with the startup sequence

as described in the previous section, “Turning On the GX-2003,
Normal Mode Only”, from step 4 on page 15 on.

NOTE:

If no button is pressed for 20 seconds, the unit will proceed
into whichever mode has the cursor in front of it.

6. To exit Normal Mode and return to the Mode Select Screen, press

and hold the (SHIFT)▼ button for 5 seconds while in the Normal
Operation Screen.

Performing a Demand Zero, Normal Mode

Before using the GX-2003, it is recommended to set the fresh air
readings for the target gases by performing a demand zero. This will
set the CH

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, CO, and H

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S channels to zero and the OXY channel to

20.9%.

1. Find a fresh-air environment. This is an environment free of toxic

or combustible gases and of normal oxygen content (20.9%).

2. Turn on the unit as described above in “Turning On the GX-2003,

Normal Mode Only” or “Turning On the GX-2003 in Normal
Mode With All Modes Active”.

3. Press and hold the ▲AIR button. The display prompts you to hold

the ▲AIR button.

4. Continue to hold the ▲AIR button until the display prompts you

to release the ▲AIR button. The GX-2003 will set the fresh air
reading for all channels. Start up is complete and the unit is now
ready for monitoring.

>NORMAL MODE

BAR HOLE MODE

LEAK CHECK MODE

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