7.1 Troubleshooting guide
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UCR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Ch.7
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
If the endoscopic CO
2
regulation unit is visibly damaged, does not function as expected or is found to
have other irregularities during the inspection described in Chapter 3, “Installation and Connection”
and Chapter 4, “Inspection”, or the use described in Chapter 5, “Operation”, do not use the endoscopic
CO
2
regulation unit; contact Olympus. Some problems that appear to be malfunctions may be
correctable by referring to Section 7.1, “Troubleshooting guide”. If the problem cannot be resolved by
the described remedial action, stop using the instrument and contact Olympus.
Endoscopic CO
2
regulation unit (UCR)
7.1 Troubleshooting guide
Irregularity description Possible cause Solution
UCR is not supplied with power. The power cord plug is not
connected.
Connect the power cord plug.
The power switch is not set to ON. Set the power switch to ON.
The indicators on the front panel do
not light.
The power cord plug is not
connected.
Connect the power cord plug.
The power switch is not set to ON. Set the power switch to ON.
Insufflation is not possible. The start/stop switch is not pressed. Confirm that the green LED on the
start/stop switch is lit. If it is not lit,
press the start/stop switch.
The gas cylinder valve is closed. Open the valve.
The cylinder hose for UCR is not
connected.
Connect the cylinder hose correctly.
The medical gas pipeline hose is not
connected.
Connect the medical gas pipeline
hose correctly.
The medical gas pipeline pressure
is too low.
Check the pressure of the gas
supply source.
The gas tube is not connected. Connect the gas tube.
The gas tube is collapsed. Correct the collapsed area.
A hole is in the gas tube. Replace the tube with a new one.
The gas cylinder is not in an upright
position.
Place the gas cylinder in an upright
position. Turn the endoscopic CO
2
regulation unit on and wait
5 minutes or more before operating.