Troubleshooting FlowPrep 060
4-2 May 2010
What Happened Why What To Do
Gas seems to be leaking
from gas bottle.
The flow control valves were
left in the open position when
stations were not in use.
Keep the flow control valve
closed on all stations that are
not being used for degassing.
The gas flow rate is set too
high.
Decrease the flow rate by
turning the regulator pressure
control knob clockwise.
A flow control valve is
leaking.
Call the appropriate service
personnel.
No gas flow when the flow
control valve is opened.
Sample material in the gas
delivery tube is blocking gas
flow.
Clean the gas delivery tube;
replace if necessary. Refer to
Cleaning and Replacing Gas
Delivery Tubes, page 4-5
The flexible tubing is twisted. Remove twist, replace the
flexible tubing if necessary.
Refer to Replacing Flexible
Tubing, page 4-6.
Gas pressure is set too low. Increase the flow rate by
turning the regulator pressure
control knob clockwise.
Gas bottle is empty. Replace the gas bottle.
Valve inlet tubing is detached. Check the valve inlet tubing
connections. Refer to
Connecting or Replacing
Valve Inlet Tubing, page 4-7.
Flow control valve is
damaged.
Call the appropriate service
personnel.
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