KaVo ELECTROmatic TM - Troubleshooting Common Issues; Malfunctions and Remedies

Instructions for use ELECTROmatic TM and TMM/TMC
10 Troubleshooting
10 Troubleshooting
Note
This product displays error messages and/or instructions optically on its dis-
play.
The motor is shut off in any case of malfunction.
▶ If the error message does not disappear or the error is reported again, con-
tact Service.
▶ Restart the unit with all the other error messages.
Malfunction Cause Remedy
No or insufficient spray
water.
Spray water regulation
is closed.
▶ Open the spray water as much as possible.
See also:
2 6.3 Regulating the spray water, Page 56
Water line is soiled.
▶ Open the spray water as much as possible.
See also:
2 6.3 Regulating the spray water, Page 56
▶ Pull the handpiece off and actuate the spray
water in bursts (rinsing process).
Filter insert is soiled.
▶ Replace filter on water inlet.
See also:
2 9.1 Changing the filter - water inlet, Page 77
Spray water on treat-
ment centre or foot
control is closed.
▶ Open the spray on the treatment centre.
▶ If the error persists, unscrew the turbine hose
and check if any water flows.
▶ If no water flows, notify a service engineer.
Device malfunctions
(no display, the LED on
the rear of the device
does not flash).
No voltage supply.
▶ Check/restore correct voltage supply and cor-
rect connection.
ð The standby LED on the power supply is on.
See also:
2 3.8 Power supply type 4882, Page 31
▶ If the standby LED on the power supply is not
on, replace the power supply.
▶ If error persists, notify the service engineer.
Maximum speed not
reached.
Supply pressure
dropped strongly.
▶ Repeatedly push the foot control down as far
as it will go.
ð The motor starts-up during this process. The
automatic calibration increases the speed con-
tinuously up to the maximum pressure.
Kink or leak in supply
hose.
▶ Remove the kink and check for damage!
▶ In case of damage/leakage, replace the supply
hose.
▶ If error persists, notify the service engineer.
Motor and/or handpiece
are sluggish.
▶ Replace or repair handpiece.
▶ If error persists, notify the service engineer.
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