Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual
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SECTION III:
Troubleshooting and Alarms
To be effective in properly servicing laboratory equipment, it
is essential to be able to troubleshoot any problem and gain a
clear and concise root to the problem to accurately correct the
problem. This section is split into two sections. The first is
a chart dealing with Basic Troubleshooting for a wide range of
issues. The second section gives detailed steps at finding the
root causes of the Alarms that may be displayed due to Washer
Failures.
Basic Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Poor Drying
Dry Temperature too
Low
Program higher dry temperature
Flask, beaker, or
labware with concave
bottoms not loaded
correctly
Tilt these articles when loading so
that water drains off.
Recondensation
If clean labware is left in the
washer, recondensation may occur.
Open latch after completion of cycle
to allow moisture-laden air to
escape.
Heater(s)
disconnected or
malfunctioned
Reconnect or replace heater.
Blower disconnected
or malfunctioned
Reconnect or replace blower.
Dry time too short
Program longer time.
Poor washing
results
Water is not hot
enough
Check Wash 2 water temperature
setting. Must be at least 120°F
(49°C). Recommended temperature is
150°F (66°C).
Improper loading
Check washer loading instructions in
Chapter 4
in this manual.
Detergent too old or
amount wrong
Replace detergent or change quantity
used.
Detergent caked in
cup
Clean cup. Replace with fresh
detergent. Check water inlet
temperature. Must be at least 120°F
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