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5.40 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE FOR 2515 MODELS
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Symptoms
Possible Cause
Remedies
Reduced/low
1. Clogged hydrophobic
1. Replace the filter
vacuum
filter.
following directions in
this manual. (Section 4.12)
2. Regulator improperly
2. Set regulator vacuum
set.
level following operating
instructions.
3. Air leak.
3. Check the tubing and
connectors for possible leaks.
Attach, tighten or replace.
4. Jar lid gasket not
4. Be sure the jar lid and
secured to jar.
gasket fit tightly on the jar.
Device does
1. Power cord not
1. Plug in the power cord.
not start
plugged in.
2. Defective switch.
2. Contact your service
center or distributor. (See back page)
3. Vacuum still exists
3. Disconnect tubing from the
in system.
collection jar to
release vacuum.
Reconnect tubing and
turn on the device.
Gauge reads
1. Faulty gauge.
1. Contact your service
incorrectly
center for repair (410) 712-4100.
Device runs but
1. Gauge tubing not
1. Check the tubing and
gauge reads
connected or is
connectors for possible leaks.
zero
leaking.
Attach, tighten or replace.
Device stops
1. Device overheated.
1. Unplug device and allow to
running during
cool for 10 minutes. Plug in
use
and restart.
2. Blown fuse or circuit
2. Replace fuse or reset
breaker in household
breaker.
circuit.
3. Low voltage to device.
3. Too many motor operated
appliances on same circuit.