Radiation Alert Inspector + Manuel D'instructions page 21

Problem
Display works, but no
counts are registered
Reading is high, but
another instrument;
has a normal reading
in the same location
Instrument has false
high reading
Instrument has false
high reading
Instrument has false
high reading
Instrument has false
high reading
Service
CAUTION: Do not send a contaminated instrument for repair or calibration under
any circumstances. There are no user serviceable parts inside
instrument.
If the Inspector+ requires servicing, please contact your distributor or the
Possible Cause
defective Geiger tube or
bad cable
contamination
moisture
photosensitivity
continuous discharge
electromagnetic field
What To Check
look through the window to
check the mica surface of
the tube; if it is wrinkled or
a break is visible, replace it
check EXP cable connection
scan the Inspector+ (EXP)
with another instrument
replace rubber strips on
back of Inspector+
circuit board may be wet;
dry the instrument in a warm
dry place; if it still has a
problem, it requires service
remove from direct sunlight
and ultraviolet sources; if
the high count drops, the
mica window coating may
have washed off the Geiger
tube due to getting wet; the
tube will need to be replaced
replace the Geiger tube
move the instrument away
from possible sources of
electromagnetic or radio
frequency radiation
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