BrandTech Scientific QuikSip BT-Aspirator - Manual (Page 18)

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Corrective action
Will not aspirate – Dispensing cartridge not locked
– Dispensing cartridge leaks
– Filling valve leaks or is sticking
– Connection between filling tube and
tube of the cell-culture ™ leaks
– Tube of cell-culture ™ blocked or sticking
– Lock dispensing cartridge ( ⇒ page 8).
– Mount new dispensing cartridge ( ⇒ page 13).
– Clean filling valve ( ⇒ page 16) or replace valve and seal.
– Stick adapter firmly onto the filling tube and pull tube firmly
onto the adapter.
– Clean tube or replace.
Piston and dispensing
cartridge difficult to move – Crystal deposition
– Improper liquid aspirated – Replace dispensing cartridge ( ⇒ page 13).
– Check, if liquid is proper to aspirate.
Liquid behind the piston of
the dispensing cartridge – Dispensing cartridge leaks – Replace dispensing cartridge ( ⇒ page 13).
Aspirated liquid can't be
delivered into the bottle – Discharge valve sticking or damaged – Clean valve ( ⇒ page 16) or replace.