Algas SDI ZIMMER - Troubleshooting Guide; Overview of Possible Problems; Inlet Valve Not Opening Diagnosis

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TROUBLESHOOTING 5
The ZIMMER is a very simple device with few areas for problems to
occur. The main areas of the vaporizer are the inlet valve and the
heat exchanger. The heaters used are not ordinary wire filament
resistance heating elements that are susceptible to burn-out.
Possible problems
TREE #1
INLET VALVE DOES NOT OPEN AFTER POWER IS APPLIED
Is
vaporizer
warm?
Is power
applied?
Input
voltage
OK?
Is the
capillary
tube
between
bulb and
actuator
broken?*
Is circuit
breaker
opening
at power
start?
Are high
inrush
circuit
protection
devices
used and
sized
properly?
Apply
power and
wait 2 min.
for valve to
open
Heater
system not
functioning.
Contact
ASDI
Fix wiring
Heater system
not functioning.
Contact ASDI
Change to
high inrush
circuit
protection
Replace
actuator
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
*Note: May need to replace actuator with
known functioning one to determine if broken.
NO
If pump is
used lower
pump
pressure