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Troubleshooting |
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Problem |
Cause |
Remedy |
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1. Green ON light flashes but detector still runs. |
1. Power stick voltage is low. |
1. Finish current job and recharge power stick, or be prepared to plug in AC adapter to power leak detector. |
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2. Green ON light and highest yellow leak indicator LED flash in an alternating manner. |
2. Power stick is completely depleted of charge and cannot power detector. |
2. Recharge power stick for 10 hours. Or, if immediate use is required, recharge power stick for a few minutes and plug AC adapter into outlet to operate the instrument off AC voltage. |
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3. Green ON light, high sensitivity indicator and low sensitivity indicator flash in an alternating manner. |
3. Power stick has an open. |
3. Instrument will not run without power stick. Purchase new power stick from distributor and install in leak detector. |
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4. Instrument will not shut off. |
4. May not be pressing control button long enough. |
4. Press and hold control button for one second to shut down. |
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5. Leak detector is erratic, alarms after a slight bump, or when moving the probe. |
5. Sensor leads are bent, not allowing for proper contact with sockets. Or, humidity has been absorbed by sensor over a long period of not operating the detector. NOTE: Sudden whipping of the leak detector probe or blowing into the sensor tip will affect air flow over the sensor and cause the instrument to alarm. |
5. Remove protective cap and sensor. Inspect sensor leads for straightness. If bent, use needle nose pliers to gently straighten wires. Install sensor and test detector. Or, if the Compass has not been used for 5 weeks or longer, humidity may have been absorbed by the sensor. Turn on the Compass and allow it to run for a minimum of 20 minutes or until alarm clears. Note: Absorption of moisture in no way affects life or sensitivity of sensor. |
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6. Leak detector is not very sensitive, seems to have missed leaks, or picks up some refrigerant types but not others. |
6. Sensor has reached the end of its useful life. |
6. Purchase new sensor and install in Compass. |
