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Troubleshooting
If the Aspirator fails to function, consult this Troubleshooting section. If the
problem cannot be corrected, consult your Provider.
There are no user serviceable parts inside this device. DO NOT open case.
Problem
Probable Cause
Remedy
Aspirator will
not operate on
battery
1. On/Off Switch in “OFF”
position
2. Battery not charged
(Low battery light on)
1. On/Off Switch to “ON’’
position
2. •Recharge battery
• If battery will not charge,
contact your Provider
Aspirator will not
operate when
connected to AC
Power Source
1. On/Off Switch in “OFF”
position
2. AC Power Cord not
connected
1. On/Off Switch to “ON”
position
2. Check connection at both
AC Power Source and
Aspirator
Aspirator will not
operate when
connected to
Auto DC Power
Cord
1. On/Off Switch in “OFF”
position
2. Car not turned on.
3. Auto DC Power Cord not
connected properly
4. Defective auto power port
receptacle
5. Defective Auto DC Power
Cord
1. On/Off Switch to “ON”
position
2. Turn on car to activate it’s
DC outlet
3. Check connections at both
ends of cord
4. Connect to a known
working auto power port
5. Contact your Provider
Battery will not
charge
1. Not connected to AC
power source
2. Defective battery
1. Connect to AC power source
2. Contact your Provider
Unable to achieve
desired vacuum
setting
1. Filter not connected
properly
2. Filter not installed
correctly.
3. Suction Canister not
connected properly
4. Defective Suction Canister
5. Defective Aspirator
6. Suction Tubing Leaks
1. Confirm and tighten
connections
2. Confirm orientation of filter.
3. Confirm and tighten
connections
4. Replace Suction Canister
5. Contact your Provider
6. Replace Suction Tubing
No Suction
1. Collection Canister
overflow mechanism failed
2. Hydrophobic Filter blocked
by fluid.
3. Collection Canister full
1. Replace Collection Canister
2. Replace Filter
3. Empty Collection Canister
Aspirator stops
running, power
switch “ON”,
battery or AC
power applied
1. Device overheating
1. Power “OFF” device and
allow cooling.
2. Ensure device has adequate
ventilation. Ensure vents are
not blocked.
