Inject several drops of water around each connection one at a time. If after several injection cycles
the bubbles disappear that would indicate a connection that is not airtight, the connection might
need to be resealed. If the connection is a threaded connection, try removing and replacing Teflon
tape on the threads.
Syringe clamps do not fit properly around syringe.
•
Syringe clamps may need to be reoriented as they have different orientations based on
syringe size.
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Syringe needs to be turned so that flat part of metal barrel end is parallel to base plate.
Syringe pulls in air bubbles on downstroke.
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Adjust “Syringe Speed Adjust” counterclockwise to reduce syringe s
peed.
See “Adjusting
Syringe Speed” in the “Setup” section of this manual.
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Check all fluid path connections for air leaks (see “Fluid line contains air bubbles”)
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Check syringe integrity and replace syringe if necessary.
Syringe does not inject full volume of fluid or travel fully between upper and lower limit
switches.
If syringe does not move quickly enough to complete injection within cycle time of Ampulmatic-
10 base unit, you can:
•
Adjust dwell time on Ampulmatic-10 base unit to a longer period (turn the dwell dial
counterclockwise).
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Adjust “Syringe Speed Adjust” clockwise to move syringe faster
.
Discoloration of metals and/or painted surfaces of the Liquid Filler.
Stop operation. Check compatibility of all filling solutions with the materials of construction of
the Liquid Filler before continuing. Contact Bioscience, Inc. for information on corrosion-
resistant replacement parts.
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