Section 6 Troubleshooting
6-3
Malfunction Possible Cause Corrective Action
Vacuum and Pressure System
Pressure system will not operate
A. No power to the pump.
Check cabinet plug and wall receptacle.
Reset circuit breaker on internal outlet
strip (on rear cabinet wall near pumps).
Have Certied electrician diagnose and
repair the problem.
B. Fittings, hoses or connectors are
loose or leaking.
1. Tighten all ttings and connections.
2. Repair or replace any leaking hoses,
ttings or connections.
C. Circuit breaker is tripped.
Reset circuit breaker on internal outlet
strip. (on rear cabinet wall)
D. Foot Switch or Control Panel
Switch is malfunctioning.
If pump will operate from either the foot
switch only or the control panel switch
only. There is a malfunction. Call Global
Surgical Technical Service.
E. Pump or its control circuit is
malfunctioning.
Call Global Surgical Technical Service.
Pressure Pump is noisy
A. Shipping tape and shims have
been not been removed.
Cut and remove shipping tape and
shims.
B. Motor mounts are damaged.
Replace motor mounts. Call Global
Surgical Technical Service.
C. Defective motor. Call Global Surgical Technical Service.
Low Air Pressure
A. Hose connections loose or leaking.
Defective hose.
Tighten loose connections and repair or
replace damaged hose.
B. Regulator improperly adjusted. Adjust regulator.
C. Malfunctioning regulator. Call Global Surgical Technical Service.
D. Malfunctioning pump Call Global Surgical Technical Service.
Vacuum system does not operate
A. No power to pump See “No Power” malfunction
B. Fittings, hoses, or connections
loose or leaking
1. Tighten all ttings and connections.
2. Repair or replace any leaking hoses,
ttings or connections.
C. Circuit breaker tripped.
Reset circuit breaker on internal outlet
strip
D. Foot Switch or Control Panel
switch is malfunctioning
If pump will operate from either the Foot
Switch only or the control panel switch
only, then there is a malfunction. 1.
Tighten all ttings and connections.
2. Repair or replace any leaking hoses,
ttings or connections.
E. Pump or its control circuit is
malfunctioning.
Call Global Surgical Technical Service.
Table 6-1 Troubleshooting Guide
6.3. Troubleshooting Guide
With proper use and care, there is very little that will fail on the SMR MAXI Cabinet or it’s hardware. In the
event that a mechanical component does fail, it is suggested that you contact Global Surgical Technical
Service. Refer to Section 7 in this manual for contact information. If it becomes necessary to return the unit to
the Global Surgical factory, again refer to Section 8 for instructions. Table 6-1 contains a list of many common
problems that you may be able to correct yourself.