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Dymax BlueWave® LED VisiCure® User Guide
Troubleshooting
WARNING:
Only qualified maintenance personnel should attempt the following procedures.
Table 1. Troubleshooting Chart for BlueWave LED VisiCure
Problem
Possible Cause
Testing
Corrective Action
The unit’s LED
will not
illuminate
There is an incorrect
connection
Visually inspect all
input/output connections (i.e.
power cord, foot switch,
lightguide).
Secure all connections.
The main line fuse is
blown (nothing in unit
operates)
Remove the fuse from the
power receptacle and check it
with an ohmmeter.
Replace the fuse if
defective.
The lightguide is not
fully inserted
Remove the lightguide.
Re-insert the lightguide
into the lightguide mount.
The unit has
low output
intensity
or
The unit fails to
cure the
material in the
allotted time
The intensity adjustment
is set too low
Use a radiometer (Dymax
ACCU-CAL 50-LED) to measure
the output intensity.
Adjust the setpoint to the
desired intensity.
The transmission loss in
the lightguide is too
great
Compare the lightguide output
against a new lightguide or use
a Dymax lightguide simulator to
determine the transmission
loss.
Replace the lightguide.
There are contaminants
on the lightguide
Visually examine ends of
lightguide for contaminants.
Clean the lightguide ends
with isopropyl alcohol or
an equivalent. Heavy
deposits on liquid
lightguides may be
carefully removed using a
razor blade. Replace the
lightguide if it cannot be
cleaned.
The system has
inadequate cooling
Check the air filter for debris
and blockages at the exit vents.
Clean or replace the filter.
Remove all air blockages
from around the unit.
The footswitch
is not
operating
There is an incorrect
connection
Check the connection of the
footswitch into the unit.
Re-insert the footswitch
into the unit.
