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Argos Technologies EVac™ — Operator’s Manual
Troubleshooting (FAQ)
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
Equipment not
running; no
vacuum
No power line voltage
Insert mains adapter plug into
suitable power outlet.
No DC supply
Connect mains adapter to
instrument.
Pump switched off
Turn power switch to “ON”
(l). Ensure that LED indicator
under bottle is lit.
Suction power
inadequate
or pump runs
constantly
Suction power selected
too low
Turn control knob clockwise.
Leak in vacuum system
Check tubes and filters.
Check lid and tighten if
necessary.
Check if sealing plug/venting
screw on bottle lid is leaking.
Ensure that filter is fully
tightened onto unit.
Ensure that leak flow of hand
tool is not excessively high.
Bottle full; liquid
sucked into filter
Remove wet filter and replace
with new, dry filter.
Empty excess liquid from
existing bottle or replace with
new, empty bottle.
Tubes Blocked
Clean or replace tubes.
Filter blocked
Replace filter.
Alarm level
detection
Sensor cable
incorrectly connected
Check that cable is correctly
connected to device and lid.
Medium or foam in
bottle has reached
maximum level
Empty excess liquid from
bottle. Use an anti-foam agent.
Level detection not
calibrated
Calibrate level detection
(see page 13).
Incorrect calibration
(Four beeps will sound)
Check sensor pins, sensor
cable and connector. Retry
calibration (see page 13).
The lid interior between
sensor pins is soiled
Clean and dry interior of lid
between sensor pins.
