Troubleshooting – RKI Instruments 61-0192RK User Manual

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8 • 61-1006RK/61-0192RK Combustible Gas Detector

NOTE:

If the reading is not within ± 20% of the gas concentration, calibrate the detector
as described in “Calibration” on page 9.

4.

Turn the on/off knob clockwise to close the regulator.

5.

Unscrew the regulator from the calibration cylinder.

6.

Unscrew the calibration cup from the detector.

7.

When the display reading falls below the alarm setpoints, return the controller to
normal operation or enable external alarms.

8.

Store the components of the calibration kit in a safe place.

Biannually

Calibrate the detector every six months as described in “Calibration” on page 9.

Troubleshooting

The troubleshooting guide describes symptoms, probable causes, and recommended
action for problems you may encounter with the combustible gas detector.

NOTE:

This troubleshooting guide describes detector problems only. See the controller
operator’s manual for problems you may encounter with the controller.

Table 2:Troubleshooting the Combustible Gas Detector

Condition

Symptom(s)

Probable Causes

Recommended Action

Fail Condition

• Controller indicates a

fail condition.

• The detector wiring is

disconnected or
misconnected.

• The detector zero

signal is low enough to
cause a fail condition.

• The detector is

malfunctioning.

1. Verify that the detector wiring is

correct and secure.

2. Calibrate the detector.

3. If the fail condition continues, replace

the detector.

4. If the fail condition continues, contact

RKI for further instruction.

Slow or No
Response/
Difficult or
Unable to
Calibrate

• Detector responds

slowly or does not
respond to response
test.

• Unable to accurately

set the zero or
response reading
during calibration.

• Detector requires

frequent calibration.

Note: Under “normal”
circumstances, the
detector requires
calibration once every
six months.
Some applications may
require a more frequent
calibration schedule.

• The calibration cylinder

is low, out-dated, or
defective.

• The detector is

malfunctioning.

1. Verify that the calibration cylinder

contains an adequate supply of a
fresh test sample.

2. If the calibration/response difficulties

continue, replace the detector.

3. If the calibration/response difficulties

continue, contact RKI for further
instruction.

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