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Operation Manual FatExtractor E-500
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Help with faults
12.1
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible cause
Action
Flange lock is not
inserted completely
The condenser is not in the
right position.
u
Move the condenser flange
a little bit until the lock falls
into the holes.
Instrument does
not work
Instrument is not connected to
the power supply.
u
Make sure that the power
supply is connected and
switched on.
Method cannot be
started
Solvent tank is full
u
Empty the solvent tank.
Protection shield is open
u
Close the protection shield.
Method stops
Cooling water flow is too low
u
Check the cooling water
connection and all hoses
for bends and remove
them, if necessary.
Cooling water sensor is defec-
tive (may be the coolant is
contaminated with algae, lime,
etc.)
u
Contact BUCHI Costumer
Service.
Protection shield lifted
u
Close the protection shield.
Tank bottle full
u
Empty the tank bottle. See
Chapter 11.2 "Removing
the tank bottle", page 74
