StarLab N2400-9001, Instructions For Use Manual

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Fault Possible cause Remedy
❑
No aspiration at
the hand controller,
pipette drips.
➨
Adapter or aspiration
tube defective?
✔
Replace adapter with
aspiration hose.
➨
Aspiration hose clogged
or agglutinated?
✔
Remove clogged or ag-
glutinated hose section
or replace hose.
➨
Poorly fitting pipette or
tips?
✔
Connect pipette secure-
ly or choose an appro-
priate adapter.
➨
Leak in the system?
✔
Check the system for
leaks.
➨
No vacuum?
✔
Check the vacuum sys-
tem.
❑
Pipette loose in the
adapter.
➨
Adapter wet or greasy?
✔
Clean or replace adapter.
➨
Pipette with improper
diameter selected?
✔
Choose appropriate pi-
pette or change adapter.
❑
Broken pipette in
the adapter.
➨
The pipette was dam-
aged or forced into the
adapter?
✔
Remove the glass splin-
ters by means of for-
ceps, replace adapter
and aspiration hose if
necessary.
Troubleshooting