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Suction
Description of abnormality
Possible cause
Solution
The suction function does not
operate properly.
The inlet seal is not attached to the instrument
port of the endoscope.
Attach the inlet seal.
The cap of inlet seal is open.
Attach the cap section of the inlet seal to the
main unit (body of the inlet seal).
The suction source tube is disconnected from
the endoscope.
Securely connect the suction source tube.
The power of suction source is not turned on.
Turn the power of suction source on.
The suction volume is low.
The suction setting its too low.
Increase the suction setting.
The inlet seal is damaged.
Replace it to a new inlet seal.
The suction control valve feels
heavy to operate.
The seal rubber section of the suction control
valve is damaged.
Replace the suction control valve with a new
one.
The suction control valve O - ring is broken.
Remove the suction control valve and replace
the O - ring.
Silicone oil has not been applied.
Remove the suction control valve and apply
silicone oil.
Foreign material is stuck between the suction
control valve and suction cylinder.
Remove the suction control valve and clean
out the foreign material.
The suction control valve cannot
be properly inserted into the
suction valve cylinder.
Foreign material is present in the suction
cylinder.
Remove the foreign material(s) from the
suction cylinder and reinsert the suction
control valve into the suction cylinder.
The suction control valve is damaged.
Replace the suction control valve with a new
one.
An attempt was made to attach a wrong
suction control valve.
Use a compatible suction control valve.
The suction control valve gets
stuck when depressed and
does not return to the original
position.
The pressure setting of the suction source is
too high.
Set the pressure of the suction source at an
appropriate level.
The seal rubber section of the suction control
valve is damaged.
Replace the suction control valve with a new
one.
The suction control valve O - ring is broken.
Replace the suction control valve O - ring.
Silicone oil has not been applied.
Apply silicone oil to the suction control valve.
Foreign material is stuck between the suction
control valve and suction cylinder.
Remove the foreign material from the suction
control valve and /or suction valve cylinder.
Fluid leaks out of the inlet seal. The cap section of the inlet seal is not properly
attached to the inlet.
Attach the cap section of the inlet seal properly
to the inlet.
The inlet seal is damaged.
Replace the inlet seal with a new one.
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Water jet feeding
Description of abnormality
Possible cause
Solution
Water jet feeding function does
not operate properly.
The irrigation pump is turned off.
(when using the irrigation pump)
Turn on the power of the irrigation pump.
The water jet check valve
adapter cannot be properly
attached to the water jet port.
There is a foreign material in the water jet port. Remove the foreign material(s) from the water
jet port, and reattach the water jet check valve
adapter.
The water jet check valve adapter is damaged
or broken.
Replace it with a new water jet check valve
adapter.
Water leaks from the connection
part.
The water jet check valve adapter is damaged
or broken.
Replace it with a new water jet check valve
adapter.
There is a faulty connection between either
the water jet port and water jet check valve
adapter or the water jet check valve adapter
and the irrigation tube.
Check the integrity of these connections.