Labconco 3970202, User Manual

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Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Airflow Monitor
Malfunction
(Continued) Wrong alarm set
point. Airflow monitor was not properly
adjusted. Repeat calibration steps
outlined in this manual in Chapter 6.
Constant audible
alarm.
Check airflow and calibration of
airflow monitor. See Chapter 6.
Continuous alarm. Check the downflow velocity of the
enclosure as the airflow of the
system may have changed. If
incorrect, adjust the speed control to
increase downflow velocity. The
HEPA filter may have become
loaded. If downflow velocity is
correct, calibrate the airflow monitor
outlined in this manual in Chapter 6.
Monitor alarms; air
way to airflow
monitor sensor is
blocked by insects,
dust or debris. Lightly clean the airway with clean
air. Be careful not to touch sensitive
electrical components.
Audible disable
will not stay
operational.
An alarm condition must be
continuously present before the
audible alarm can be silenced. If
flow conditions fluctuate near the
alarm set point, the airflow monitor
will automatically reset it. Action
should be taken to bring the
enclosure airflow into proper
operating parameters or adjust the
alarm set point lower.