Olympus BF-UC180F Instructions Manual page 149

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
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 Suction
Irregularity
description
The suction is absent or
insufficient.
The suction valve is
sticky.
The suction valve does
not return to its original
position.
The suction valve
cannot be attached.
 EndoTherapy accessories
Irregularity
description
An EndoTherapy
accessory does not
pass through the
instrument channel
smoothly.
ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F
Possible cause
The biopsy valve is not
attached properly.
The biopsy valve is
damaged.
The suction pump is not
set properly.
The suction valve is
damaged.
The suction valve is
damaged.
The aspiration pressure
is too high.
An incorrect suction
valve is used.
The suction valve is
damaged.
Possible cause
An incompatible
EndoTherapy accessory
is being used.
Solution
Attach it correctly.
Replace it with a new one.
Adjust the suction pump's setting
as described in its instruction
manual.
Replace it with a new one.
Replace it with a new one.
Lower the aspiration pressure.
Use a correct suction valve.
Replace it with a new one.
Solution
"System chart" in
Refer to the
the Appendix
and select a
compatible EndoTherapy
accessory.