VACUSAFE – Operating instructions V12 Operation
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4.3 Troubleshooting
Problem Probable cause Remedy
Device not
running.
Level sensor has
been activated.
Empty the bottle.
No electrical power. Plug the mains adapter in the power source and in
the device.
Device is switched
off.
Switch on the device (switch indicator lamp must
light).
Aspiration is
very low
and/or pump
never stops
running.
Aspiration speed is
set to minimum.
Turn the knob for vacuum control clockwise to
increase speed.
Leak in the vac-
uum system.
Close the venting port by closing the sealing screw
or sealing cap. Close the bottle lid tightly.
Check tubing and filter for leaks.
Reduce the residual flow of the VACUBOY hand
operator by closing the screw opposite the operator
button (see the VACUBOY operating instructions).
Liquid overflowed
thereby blocking fil-
ter.
Empty the bottle and exchange the filter
Tubing is blocked. Clean or exchange the tubing.
Level sen-
sor acti-
vated
erroneously
(bottle is not
full).
Sensor cable is
connected incor-
rectly.
Fully insert the sensor cable with the correct orien-
tation in the lid and base sockets.
Foam activates the
level sensor.
Use an anti-foaming agent (e.g. Antifoam A from
Sigma)
No or incorrect cali-
bration.
Calibrate following the instructions (see “3.3.4
Connection and calibration of the level sensor” on
page 8).
Soiled sensor pins. Clean pins inside the lid and recalibrate.
Electromagnetic
interferences dis-
turb level sensor.
Eliminate or inactivate the source of electromag-
netic interference.
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