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Basic Operation of the Scott Mini-SA Portable Gas Detector. Scott Mini-SA Portable Gas Detector. To Turn on the Unit : Press either of the two gray buttons on the bottom of the unit. The unit will beep three times and initialize itself. .
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To Turn on the Unit: Press either of the two gray buttons on the bottom of the unit. The unit will beep three times and initialize itself.
The screen will show a PPM CO display, a battery strength icon, and a menu selector icon. CO PPM Display Battery Strength Icon Menu
Alarming: The unit alarms for carbon monoxide only!! It will alarm for short term acute exposure and longer term chronic exposure. The alarm limits are preset at the factory. They can be changed by using the menu function but this should be done by administrative staff only. Do not make changes to settings without permission!!!!!!!!!
To Zero Calibrate the Unit: The unit should be auto zero calibrated in fresh air prior to entering a possible CO atmosphere. To auto zero calibrate, press the button below the menu icon. Menu Button
Then press the button below the auto zero display. The unit will auto zero calibrate in 3 seconds. Auto Zero Display
To Turn off the Unit: If the screen has blanked into the power saving mode, press either button to refresh the screen. To turn off the unit, hold both bottom buttons simultaneously until the unit beeps 3 times and a display appears asking if you want to turn off the unit.
Replacing Batteries: The unit requires two AAA batteries. Rechargeable batteries should not be used. To replace batteries, access the Phillips screw through the metal clip-on attachment. Loosen the screw and remove the clip-on attachment and the battery door.
Warnings: The unit will display problems on the screen, such as a warning that the unit needs gas recalibration. If problems are displayed, take the unit out of service and complete an A&E Storage: The unit should be left in its plastic bag and storage box in the “off” position. A complete users’ manual is available in each station.