User guide

8
Troubleshooting
NOTE: The internal parts of the Compass Leak Detector are not serviceable. Do not attempt
to disassemble the instrument, except for replacing the filters, sensor or power stick.
Opening the plastic housing for any reason will void the warranty.
Problem Cause Remedy
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.