SKC Limited BioLite - Manual (Page 8)

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Troubleshooting
Possible Fault Corrective Action
Pump does not operate
• Check that mains power is present at the mains socket.
• Ensure that pump on/off switch is in the on position.
• Check for blown fuse in the UK 3 pin mains plug and replace with an
identical fuse if required.
• Check for blown inlet fuse at the rear of the pump and replace with an
identical fuse if required.
Pump cannot acheive required
flow rate
• Check for leakages in the sample train.
• Pump vanes damaged or excessively worn. Return pump to SKC
Limited for service / repair.
Pump stops due to over-
temperature
• Check for flow blockages in the sample train and rectify if required. Wait
for pump to cool before restarting.
• Check that the flow adjust control is not fully closed. Wait for pump to
cool before restarting.
• Check that pump cooling fan is running. If cooling fan is not running
return pump to SKC Limited for service / repair.
Pump cooling fan running,
pump not running and
produces ‘humming’ noise.
• Pump rotor vanes have jammed. Switch off pump immediately. Return
pump to SKC Limited for service / repair.