RKI Instruments Gas Tracer - Manual (Page 28)

20 • Overview Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual
Chapter 3: Using the Gas Tracer in Normal Mode
Overview
This chapter explains how to operate the Gas Tracer in Normal Mode.
Normal Mode is used to perform confined space entry monitoring or
general area monitoring. While in Normal Mode, Display Mode and
Calibration Mode are accessible.
Start Up, Normal Mode
This section explains how to start up the Gas Tracer in Normal Mode,
get it ready for operation, and turn it off.
NOTE: The screens illustrated in this section are for a 3-gas unit that
has the % LEL range for the combustible gas channel. The
screens displayed by your Gas Tracer may be slightly
different.
Turning On the Gas Tracer, Normal Mode Only
The following description of the Gas Tracer start up sequence
assumes that the following items in Maintenance Mode are turned on:
LNCH BRK
, ID DISP, CL RMNDR, and BP RMNDR. If any of these
items is turned off, then the corresponding screen will not appear.
This description also assumes that Bar Hole Mode and Leak Check
Mode are not active.
1. Connect the tapered rubber nozzle or the sample hose to the Gas
Tracer’s quick connect inlet fitting.
2. If a sample hose is used, screw the probe onto the sample hose’s
threaded fitting.
3. Press and briefly hold down the POWER ENTER button. Release
the button when you hear a beep.