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7.

Troubleshooting

7.3 Fault Detection and Correction List

Possible cause

Issue

Corrective action

Check the cable connec-
tions at both ends, replace
the power supply cord if
necessary.

Inform Technical Service.

The power supply cord is
not plugged into wall outlet
properly.

The power supply cord is
not plugged into the stainer
properly.

The power supply in the
instrument is faulty.

The instrument cannot be
started up

Display appears blue, but
no text is visible.

The contrast may have to
be adjusted again.

The control board in the
instrument is faulty.

Adjust the contrast as
described in

Chapter 5.3

.

Inform Technical Service.

Unit powers up, but the
transfer mechanism does
not initialize.

The motor does not turn.

The main mechanism is
jammed.

The motor seems to turn,
but the Lift bar does not
move because a belt is
worn or broken, or a set
screw on the motor has
come loose.

Motor or control board faul-
ty.

Check for visible external
obstruction and remove as
necessary.

Inform Technical Service.

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