GE AKTAprocess User Manual

Possible cause/corrective actionProblemComponent
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Emergency button has been pressed.
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Air pressure too low. Check the pressure of air
supply. Adjust if necessary.
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No inlet or outlet valve open. Check method and
valves.
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Incorrect method. Check by entering
Pump:ManFlow > 1%.
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If none of the above, contact GE Healthcare service
personnel.
Pump not workingPump
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Check that the connected inlet is actually used.
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Inlet containers are placed too low relative to the
pump. Check inlet containers.
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No liquid is supplied to the pump. Check inlet con-
tainers.
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Tubing from inlet container causes pressure or flow
loss. Reasons may be too long tubing, too small in-
ternal diameter, tube may have a narrow section
or is partly plugged.
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Malfunctioning valve at container battery limit.
Little or no flow
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Check that connected outlet is actually used.
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Outlet containers are placed too high relative to
the pump.
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Tubing to outlet container causes pressure or flow
loss. Reasons may be too long tubing, too small in-
ternal diameter, tube may have a narrow section
or may be partly plugged. Check also for non-
functioning valve(s).
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Malfunctioning valve at container battery limit.
Too high outlet pressurePump
ÄKTAprocess Operating Instructions 29-0252-49 AA 159
7 Troubleshooting

GE AKTAprocess Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	AKTAprocess
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English