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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
EVIS LUCERA GIF/CF/PCF TYPE 260 Series OPERATION MANUAL
Suction
Irregularity
description
Possible cause Solution
The suction is
absent or
insufficient.
The biopsy valve is not
attached properly.
Attach it correctly.
The biopsy valve is
damaged.
Replace it with a new one.
The suction pump is not set
properly.
Adjust the suction pump’s setting as
described in its instruction manual.
The suction valve is
damaged.
Replace it with a new one.
The suction valve
is sticky.
The suction valve is dirty. Remove the suction valve.
Reprocess the suction valve and
attach it again.
The suction valve is
damaged.
Replace it with a new one.
The suction valve
cannot be
attached.
The suction valve is
damaged.
Replace it with a new one.
An incompatible suction
valve is used.
Use a compatible suction valve.
Liquid leaks out of
the biopsy valve.
The biopsy valve is
damaged.
Replace it with a new one.
The biopsy valve is not
attached properly.
Attach it correctly.