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Manual Alarms Test
Under Normal Operation Mode and non-alarm conditions, the buzzer (audible alarm), vibration,
visible alarms, and backlight can all be tested anytime by pressing [Y/+] twice. If any alarm does
not respond, check the alarm settings in the Programming Menu to make sure all alarms are
enabled (selected setting under Programming/Alarms/Alarm Settings should be "All Enabled"). If
any alarms are enabled but not functional, the instrument should not be used.
Bump Testing and Calibration
Honeywell recommends that a bump test be conducted prior to each day's use. The purpose of a
bump test is to ensure that the instrument's sensors respond to gas and all the alarms are
enabled and functional.
The MultiRAE multi-gas detector must be calibrated if it does not pass a bump test when
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a new sensor is installed, after sensor maintenance has been performed, or at least once
every 180 days, depending on use and sensor exposure to poisons and contaminants.
Calibration and bump test intervals and procedures may vary due to national legislation
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and company policy.
A bump test or calibration can be performed either manually or using the AutoRAE 2 Automatic
Test and Calibration System. When a bump test or calibration is done manually, the instrument
makes a pass/fail decision based on sensor performance, but the user still has the responsibility
to make sure all the alarms are enabled and functional.
An AutoRAE 2 bump test or calibration takes care of both the sensor and alarm tests. Consult the
AutoRAE 2 User's Guide for details.
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Calibration and Testing
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