July 22, 2019 | 287960-ENG | R00 53
7 TROUBLESHOOTING
7.1 Troubleshooting Steps
Even if service is close by, a few troubleshooting steps can significantly reduce the time to
diagnose and correct a fault. Make careful notes of the fault symptoms and the chamber and
ambient conditions. This could help to determine the cause of the problem.
1. Check that the mains breaker for the chamber is ON.
2. Check the circuit breaker at the building electrical panel.
3. Ensure the program is set and running in the controller and the start/stop switch is ON.
4. Check the temperature limit settings and ensure they are outside the program range.
1. Check that the ambient temperature is below 35°C.
2. Ensure that the door is firmly closed.
1. Check that the ambient temperature is above 20°C.
2. Ensure that the door is firmly closed.
Chamber won’t make humidity
1. Ensure that the door is firmly closed.
2. Ensure that the fresh air ports are closed.
3. Check the water supply to the rear of the chamber.
Chamber lamp won’t light up after replacement
Possible defective ballast
Conviron Technical Support is available to all users at no charge, to either assist with
troubleshooting or to order parts, for the life of the equipment.
Have the serial number, located on the rating plate on the rear of the chamber,
available when requesting service.