Dako Autostainer - Manual (Page 111)

Dako Autostainer | User Guide 111
Section 20 | Troubleshooting
Solving Autostainer Problems
Symptom Possible Cause Solutions
Autostainer will not turn on. (top
green LED not on) A Cannot
Continue box displays
“Instrument Not On” when a run
is started.
The Autostainer is unplugged at
the power source.
Check the power cord
connections and verify the surge
protector is plugged in and
turned on.
The Autostainer does not
respond when you initiate a
prime pump or a run. (bottom
LED not on) A Cannot
Continue box displays
“Instrument Not On” when a run
is started.
The cable between the
Autostainer and the computer is
not connected properly.
Shut down the system and turn
the power off. Disconnect and
reconnect the cable between the
Autostainer and the computer.
** Please take great care in
this action. Pins can be bent
and cause damage to the
instrument during operation.
Buffer or DI Water does not
flow out during a run or a prime.
Autostainer was not primed
properly.
Prime pump, see Starting a
Run, section 14. Pump may
need to be activated several
times in order to activate a
prime
Not enough buffer or DI water in
the appropriate reservoir.
Fill the reservoir with the proper
level of fluid. Then prime the
pump, see Starting a Run,
section 14.
Bent or pinched tubing.
Straighten out the tubing and
prime the pump, see Starting a
Run, section 14.
Tubing is disconnected at the
inlet fitting(s).
Check the tubing to verify that
the fittings are secured properly.