Chapter 7: Troubleshooting - Labconco SteamScrubber 45780 Series User Manual

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

PROBLEM CAUSE
Dry temperature too low
Poor drying
Flask, beaker, or labware
with concave bottoms
not loaded correctly
Recondensation
Heater(s) disconnected
or malfunctioned
Blower disconnected or
malfunctioned
Dry time too short
Temperature sensor out
of calibration
Water is not hot enough
Poor washing
results
Improper loading
Detergent too old or
amount wrong
Detergent caked in cup
Insufficient wash time
Insufficient water
Clogged filter
Not draining
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 moisture-laden air
to escape.
Reconnect or replace heater.
Reconnect or replace blower.
Program longer time.
Verify displayed temperature by attaching a
thermocouple to the temperature sensor. Route
leads outside of the washer. Close and latch the
door while holding the ◄ button. Call Labconco
Product Services if the displayed temperature
differs from the test temperature by more than
±4°C.
Check Wash 2 water temperature. 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 (4.7 Liters/min) gallons per minute.
Check water level switch.
Clean sump filter.
Disconnect drain line and clean or remove kink.
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