Vante 4600, Instruction Manual

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Vante
®
Model 4600
16
3.2 Troubleshooting
The following chart offers diagnosis and actions for many commonly-reported problems.
For any problems or failures not listed, please contact the Vante Customer Service
Department.
Problem Diagnosis Action
Not sealing. No power to Power
Source. Ensure all connections are correct (refer
to Section 2.1). Ensure the AC power
switch is in the "|" (on) position and the
RF ready light is illuminated.
RF cable
malfunction. Replace Model 1103 RF cable if using
a Hand Held Sealing Head; contact an
authorized Vante repair center if using
a Bench Top Sealing Head.
Problem with
Sealing Head. See Sealing Head Instruction Manual.
Blown Fuses. Ensure the fuse(s) is (are) not blown.
See Section 4.2 if the fuse requires
replacement.
Component failure. Contact an authorized Vante
™
repair
center.
Arcing or bad seals. Contaminated
sealing area.
Clean sealing jaws (see Sealing Head
Instruction Manual).
Moisture in the
sealing area or on
the tubing. Ensure the outside of the tubing, the
sealing region and adjacent areas are
clean and dry.
Premature release of
hand held lever. Ensure the sealing indicator light is
extinguished for at least two seconds
prior to releasing the Hand Held sealing
head lever.
Misuse of sealing
head. Ensure the sealing head is being used
properly (see Sealing Head Instruction
Manual). Ensure tubing is within the
tubing specifications recommended
within this Instruction Manual. Some
other tubing materials may give poor
seals or none at all.
Sealing head jaws
not aligned. Ensure the sealing head jaws close
evenly (see Sealing Head Instruction
Manual). If not aligned, contact an
authorized Vante
™
repair center.
Table 3.1 Troubleshooting Guide