VacPrep 061 Troubleshooting
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3. TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
The VacPrep 061 requires very little maintenance to remain in top operating condition. The
gas flow tubes should be wiped clean after each use and inspected weekly to ensure that they
do not become clogged. This chapter contains instructions for inspecting and replacing gas
flow tubes and vacuum fittings, as well as a troubleshooting chart and other maintenance
procedures.
Troubleshooting
Operating problems encountered with the degasser are usually easily corrected. Typical prob-
lems and the steps required to correct them are described in the following table.
Table 3-1. Common Operational Problems
What Happened Why What To Do
Either no heat or
insufficient heat is being
supplied to the heating
stations.
Blown fuse.
Replace fuse. Refer to
Selecting the Input Power,
page 1-5.
A mistake was made in
entering the temperature set
point.
Enter the correct temperature
set point on the temperature
controller.
The thermocouple or other
internal component is damaged
or disconnected.
Call the appropriate service
personnel.
Too much heat is being
supplied to the heating
stations.
A mistake was made in
entering the temperature set
point.
Enter the correct temperature
set point on the temperature
controller.
The thermocouple or other
internal component is damaged
or disconnected.
Call the appropriate service
personnel.
A newly installed fuse is
blown.
Line voltage is too high. Check the line voltage, refer to
Selecting the Input Power,
page 1-5.
A fuse with the wrong rating
was installed.
Install the appropriate fuses for
the input power source: 100-
120 VAC - 2.5 A slow-blow;
220-240 VAC - 1.25 A slow-
blow.
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