
202B1263075
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Low suction volume
1) The suction valve has been damaged.
2) The forceps valve has been degraded.
3) Abnormality in the air/water valve.
4) The air/water valve is not pressed firmly
while supplying sterile water.
5) The suction tube is not attached properly.
6) The forceps valve is not attached properly.
7) The suction channel is clogged.
1) Replace with a new suction valve.
2) Replace with a new forceps valve.
3) Replace with a new air/water valve.
4) Push in the air/water valve firmly.
5) Reattach the suction tube.
6) Reattach the forceps valve.
7) After pulling out the endoscope from
a patient, clean the air/water channel
according to the specified procedures.
Reprocessing Manual “3.2 Wiping” and
“3.3 Cleaning Suction Channel” If suction
amount is still low, replace with a spare
endoscope.
Suction valve does
not return to the
original position.
1) Foreign matters or blood have adhered to
the suction valve.
2) Suction valve is damaged.
1) Disconnect the suction tube. After pulling
out endoscope, detach the valve and clean
or replace it.
2) Replace with a new suction valve.
Suction valve cannot
be removed.
The suction valve or the control portion of the
endoscope has been damaged.
Contact your local FUJIFILM dealer.
Endotherapy device
cannot be inserted.
1) The endotherapy device (such as biopsy
forceps) is left open.
2) The handle of the endotherapy device (such
as biopsy forceps) is held firmly.
3) The endotherapy device (such as biopsy
forceps) has difficulty being inserted due to
bending.
4) Improper size is used.
1) Close the endotherapy device for insertion.
2) Loosen the grip to insert the endotherapy
device.
3) Reduce the angle of the bending section
slightly and then insert it.
4) Use an endotherapy device with an
appropriate size.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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