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Chapter 7: GX-2012 Maintenance
Overview
This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures for the GX-2012. 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
GX-2012.
Table 8: Troubleshooting the GX-2012
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.