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11 Troubleshooting
Table 7: Common PILS Troubleshooting Solutions
Problem
Will not power on
No liquid sample flow
Air sample flow too low
Tip temperature too low
Background concentrations
too high
83-00009-01A
Likely Cause
No AC pwr
PWR switch open
Fuse blown
Dirty wick
Dirty debubbler
Leaking peri tube
No washflow
Poorly seated wick
Failed peri pump
Blown 24VDC fuse
Pump failure
Orifice clogged
Pre-impactor clogged
Steam flow too high
Steam heater too cold
Steam flow too low
Liquid drop on tip
Air flow too high
Dirty wick
Dirty debubbler
Old peri tubing
Dirty PEEK tubing
Washflow dirty
PILS 4001-115V and 4001-230V
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Troubleshooting
Solution
Plug in AC power
Close PWR switch
Replace fuse
Replace wick
Replace debubbler
membrane
Replace peri tube
Fix washflow
Make wick flush to bore
Replace pump
Call factory
Replace pump
Ensure orifice is clean
Clean pre-impactor
Adjust steam flow
Increase heater setpoint
Adjust steam liquid flow
Remove liquid drop
Fix air flow rate
Replace wick
Clean debubbler
Replace peri tubing
Replace PEEK tubing
Replace washflow
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