Chapter 7: Troubleshooting - Labconco FlaskScrubber Vantage Series User Manual

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

PROBLEM CAUSE
Poor drying Dry temperature too
low
Flask, beaker, or
labware with concave
bottoms not loaded
correctly
Recondensation
Heater(s)
disconnected or
malfunctioned
Blower disconnected
or malfunctioned
Dry time too short
Water is not hot
Poor washing
results enough
Improper loading
Detergent too old or
amount wrong
Detergent caked in
cup
Insufficient wash
time
Insufficient water
Not draining Clogged filter
properly
Drain line clogged or
kinked
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
Program warmer dry temperature.
Tilt these articles when loading so that water
drains off.
If clean labware is left in the washer,
recondensation may occur. Open latch after
completion of cycle to allow moisure-laden air to
escape.
Reconnect or replace heater.
Reconnect or replace blower.
Program longer time.
Check Wash 2 water temperature setting. Must
be at least 120°F (49°C). Recommended
temperature is 150°F (66°C).
Check washer loading instructions in Chapter 4 in
this manual.
Replace detergent or change quantity used.
Clean cup. Replace with fresh detergent. Check
water inlet temperature. Must be at least 120°F
(49°C).
Increase wash cycle time.
Check to be sure the water shut-off valve is fully
open. Check to be sure the water pressure is
between 20 and 120 psi (138-827 kPa) at a flow
rate of 1.25 gallons per minute (4.7 liters/minute).
Check water level switch.
Clean sump filter.
Disconnect drain line and clean or remove kink.
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