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troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
The following chart describes what to do if the Rad-5/5v system does not operate prop-
erly or fails.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) RECOMMENDATION
UNIT DOES NOT
POWER ON
Low battery
Check / replace battery
Verify that the trending feature is off, as it
may deplete battery life at a faster rate than
normal.
CONTINUOUS
SPEAKER TONE
Internal Failure
Unit requires service. Press the Alarm
Silence button. If alarm continues to sound,
power down unit and remove batteries.
NO SPEAKER
TONE
Pulse tone set to “mute”
Alarm Suspend Enabled
Press Up Arrow (Rad-5) or Alarm Volume
Adjust (Rad-5v).
Inspect Alarm Suspend Indicator. See
Section 4,
Alarm Suspend
. Press Alarm
Suspend button until Alarm Suspend
Indicator is no longer illuminated or flashing.
BUTTONS DON’T
WORK WHEN
PRESSED
Internal Failure Return for service.
Message conditions for the Rad-5 follow:
DISPLAY TYPE SOLUTION
System Fault
Return for service
There are several error codes, all error
codes require return of the unit to an
authorized service center for repair. See
Section 9,
Service and Repair.
Defective sensor Replace sensor
Unrecognized sensor Connect appropriate cable
Interference detected
Ensure that the sensor is properly applied,
and cover the sensor site with opaque mate-
rial, if required.
alarms and messages
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