Section Iii (Troubleshooting Alarms); Basic Troubleshooting - Labconco SteamScrubber 44003 Series Service – Technical Manual

Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual
Troubleshooting and Alarms
To be effective in properly servicing laboratory equipment, it
is essential to be able to troubleshoot any problem and gain a
clear and concise root to the problem to accurately correct the
problem. This section is split into two sections.
a chart dealing with Basic Troubleshooting for a wide range of
issues. The second section gives detailed steps at finding the
root causes of the Alarms that may be displayed due to Washer
Failures.

Basic Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
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
Poor washing Water is not hot
results enough
Improper loading
Detergent too old or
amount wrong
Detergent caked in
cup
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CAUSE
Program higher 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 moisture-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
The first is
CORRECTIVE ACTION