TROUBLESHOOTING
7-10 Sysmex KX-21 Operator’s Manual -- Revised October 1998
3.2 Chamber Errors
Error Message Meaning of Message
"Waste Not Draining"
ERR CODE:XXXXX.X.X
Waste Not Drained
Check kinked or blocked tubings.
Retrying to drain the waste
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Help
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3:Cancel
1:Draining
[1]
Waste in the waste chamber can not be drained
within the prescribed draining time.
Cause 1) Breakage or clogging of waste chamber or waste line tube
2) Pneumatic unit pressure error
3) Air leakage from pressure line
4) Float switch malfunction
5) Faulty operation of solenoid or master valve
Action 1) Check Waste Line Tube
Check the waste drain line for breakage, clogging, etc. If any
abnormality is present, clean or replace the tube. Specially check
for contaminant or clogging near the drain outlet nipple.
2) Check Pressure Line
Check the pressure line for loosened nipple or tubing, or
breakage. If any abnormality is noted, reconnect or replace.
After adjustment or check, press [1] key to return to the original
screen.
Analysis after error
occurrence
Not Ready until the error is resolved.
NOTE: • Press [3] key to return to the Analysis screen. The status is not ready for
analysis, but the processing, etc. of stored data in Select Menu can be
performed.