Integra VACUSAFE Operating Instructions Manual page 10

VACUSAFE – Operating instructions V12
4.3 Troubleshooting
Problem Probable cause
Device not Level sensor has
running. been activated.
No electrical power. Plug the mains adapter in the power source and in
Device is switched
off.
Aspiration is Aspiration speed is
very low set to minimum.
and/or pump
Leak in the vac-
never stops
uum system.
running.
Liquid overflowed
thereby blocking fil-
ter.
Tubing is blocked.
Level sen- Sensor cable is
sor acti- connected incor-
vated rectly.
erroneously
Foam activates the
(bottle is not
level sensor.
full).
No or incorrect cali-
bration.
Soiled sensor pins. Clean pins inside the lid and recalibrate.
Electromagnetic
interferences dis-
turb level sensor.
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Remedy
Empty the bottle.
the device.
Switch on the device (switch indicator lamp must
light).
Turn the knob for vacuum control clockwise to
increase speed.
Close the venting port by closing the sealing screw
or sealing cap. Close the bottle lid tightly.
Check tubing and filter for leaks.
Reduce the residual flow of the VACUBOY hand
operator by closing the screw opposite the operator
button (see the VACUBOY operating instructions).
Empty the bottle and exchange the filter
Clean or exchange the tubing.
Fully insert the sensor cable with the correct orien-
tation in the lid and base sockets.
Use an anti-foaming agent (e.g. Antifoam A from
Sigma)
Calibrate following the instructions (see "3.3.4
Connection and calibration of the level sensor" on
page 8).
Eliminate or inactivate the source of electromag-
netic interference.
Operation
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