Thermal Generator - 5C C-1
APPENDIX C
Troubleshooting
Note: If remedy is not effective, contact ATI for repair service
No Aerosol Output
Liquid aerosol reagent reservoir is
empty
Fill the reservoir with the
appropriate liquid aerosol
reagent
Aerosol Switch in OFF position
Move the Aerosol Switch to the
ON position
Metering Valve is closed
Open the valve by fully turning
the knob counterclockwise.
Heater temperature not within range
of operation
Wait a minimum of 25 minutes
for temperature stabilization or
return the unit for service.
Generator is tipped or placed on an
uneven surface while operating
Verify the generator is placed
on firm, stable and level
surface
There is a leak around the fill cap.
Tighten the fill cap or replace if
necessary
Improper inert gas pressure
Verify the inert gas pressure is
set to 50 psi (3.45 Bar).
Heater Block is blocked or partially
blocked
Turn off unit, wait for it to cool
to ambient conditions and
unblock the Output Nozzle
(See Section 6.1)
Internal solenoid valve is defective Return the unit for service
Internal filters are clogged Return the unit for service
never gets to
operating temperature.
Not enough time allowed for the unit
to warm up
Wait a minimum of 25 minutes
for temperature stabilization or
return for service.
The unit is not placed on a level
surface
Place the unit on firm, stable
and level surface.
Cartridge Heater(s) is defective Return unit for service
Temperature Controller is defective Return unit for service
Output
Heater Block is blocked or partially
blocked
Return unit for service
Fill cap is loose or is leaking
Make sure fill cap is hand tight
or does not leak. Replace if
necessary.
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