Labconco CentriVap 78110 Series - Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

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Chapter 6:
Troubleshooting
Refer to the following if your CentriVap Cold Trap fails to operate properly. If
the suggested corrective actions do not solve your problem, contact Labconco for
additional assistance.
CAUTION: Disconnect power before corrective action is taken.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Unit will not operate
Unit not connected to
electrical power
Connect unit to proper electrical
receptacle.
Circuit breaker blown
Correct electrical problem and reset circuit
breaker by pressing button.
Sample odor in lab
Vent hose exhausting
into lab area
Redirect hose to fume hood.
Evaporation rate is
reduced
Vacuum pump failure
Check pump.
Obstruction in hose
Remove obstruction or replace hose.
Lack of adequate
vacuum
See below.
No vacuum/poor vacuum
Pump not on
Turn on pump.
Leaks in lines or
connectors or gasket
Locate and repair.
Foreign material on lid
gasket
Clean gasket and lid.