Chapter 8: troubleshooting – Labconco Bulk Powder Stations 3962622 User Manual

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Chapter 8:

Troubleshooting


Refer to the following table if your XPert Bulk Powder Enclosure, System or
Station fails to operate properly. If the suggested corrective actions do not solve
your problem, contact Labconco for additional assistance.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Contamination outside

of enclosure

Improper user techniques for the

enclosure.

See “Using your Enclosure” Chapter 5 and

“Safety Precautions” Chapter 4 sections in the

manual.

Restriction of the baffle air slots or

blockage of the exhaust outlet.

Remove obstruction to ensure that all air slots

and the exhaust outlet are unobstructed.

External factors are disrupting the

enclosure airflow patterns or acting as

a source of contamination.

See “Location Requirements” Chapter 2,

“Certifying the Enclosure” Chapter 3, and “Safety

Precautions” Chapter 4 sections of this manual.

Enclosure has improper face velocity.

Have enclosure certified and check exhaust

system. Check HEPA filters for loading. Adjust

enclosure speed control. Enclosure should have

an average face velocity of 60-100 fpm for

weighing procedures.

Blower won’t operate

Unit not plugged into outlet.

Plug the enclosure into appropriate electrical

service.

Circuit breaker(s) or Ground Fault

Interrupter.

Reset circuit breaker.

Blower wiring is disconnected.

Inspect blower wiring.

Blower switch is defective.

Replace switch.

Motorized impeller or blower is

defective.

Replace motorized impeller or blower.

Low face velocity or

poor containment of

contaminants

Enclosure sash not closed.

Close sash to the lowest position.

HEPA filter clogged.

Replace HEPA filter or increase speed.

Carbon filter loaded with chemicals.

Replace carbon filter.

Blower and lights won’t

operate

Unit not plugged into outlet.

Plug enclosure into appropriate electrical

service.

Circuit breaker(s) tripped.

Reset or replace circuit breaker.

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