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When Pull is pressed, the program is checked for validity, and some hardware checks
are performed. An erroneous line found in the current program or a failed hardware
check can generate one of the following error messages.
Table 6-5. On-screen error messages in Edit/Pull screen when PULL is pressed.
Error Message Possible Causes and Solutions
Line 1 Heat = 0
Obviously not a valid Program.
Lines with Heat = 0’. Please edit
these lines.
These Program Lines are not valid.
Puller bars are separated. Reclamp
glass. Then press PULL again
The puller Bars must be drawn together to the limit
of travel.
If they are correctly positioned, go to
Menu/Diagnostics to check for a fault condition.
Heat current error. Is Filament
present and intact? See
Menu/Diagnostics if Filament is OK
Filament Heater current is not behaving correctly.
To distinguish between a broken/missing Filament
and a circuit problem, go to Menu/Diagnostics.
Failed to reach pressure
There may be an air leak or other problem. Go to
Menu/Diagnostics to determine. Also, see Home/Help
Files/ Air system diagnostics to trace leaks.
Failed to melt glass.
This message shows if the glass does not soften after
60 seconds of heating.
The Filament may have burned out (go to
Menu/Diagnostics) or the Heat value may be too low.
Perform a Ramp Test and use Safe Heat mode.
Other error messages.
Table 6-6. Other on-screen error messages in Edit/Pull screen.
Error Message Possible Causes and Solutions
Maximum 10 Program Lines Too many lines in your Program.
P-1000 FLAMING/BROWN MICROPIPETTE PULLER SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 3.02 (20161118)