has become excessively contaminated and that the solution should be cleaned out and
replenished with new, clean flux.
When electrolyte in the gas generator becomes even slightly contaminated, especially
with flux solution, significant quantities of liquid and water vapor will be emitted from
the gas generator at chamber temperatures even lower than 160
o
F, and the flux chamber
will require more frequent cleaning in order to serve effectively as a contaminant trap.
Under certain conditions of electrolyte contamination, the chamber temperature can also
rise above 160
o
F, giving a doubly severe boiling condition inside the gas generator cell
and the gas generator should then have its electrolyte changed or be returned to the
factory for servicing and generator tank clean-out.
Once spitting has occurred, all gas lines and filter elements become wet and will continue
to emit liquid through the system until they run themselves dry or until they are dried out
by being removed and cleaned. Such removal and cleaning is only a temporary corrective
measure unless the cause of the vapor emission from the generator tank is also
eliminated.
Corrective measures for each of the above are described elsewhere in this manual under
appropriate headings. A thorough study of the manual should be made to gain an overall
understanding of the various causes and their respective corrective measures.
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THE GAS LIGHT REMAINS ON, BUT THE UNIT DOES NOT
PRODUCE GAS
First, remove each cap. The gasket under the cap should be intact and seated in the top of
each cap. If the gasket is bent, disfigured or has any tears in it you must order a new
gasket from your supplier. If the gasket is in good shape, replace each cap and screw
down tightly. Try the unit again.
If the unit still does not generate any pressure at the handpiece, there may be a gas leak
somewhere in the system. Turn the unit on. Open the cap on the flux chamber. There
should be vigorous bubbling activity in the flux where the gas is being mixed. If there is
no bubbling activity, then there is a leak prior to the flux chamber. Call the factory for
assistance on checking internal components.
If there is bubbling activity in the flux, and there is still no pressure at the handpiece, then
there is probably a leak between the flux chamber and the handpiece. Recap the chamber
and hold portions of the clear hose under soapy water. Look for bubbles from the hose.
These will indicate where a leak is. Check the entire hose this way.
If, after checking all tubing and connections, the same conditions occur there may be a
problem with a diode. Contact the factory for assistance.
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INCORRECT FLAME SIZE AND/OR COLOR
