Caron 6105 - Manual (Page 19)

Model 6105 Operations Manual Rev I 03/03/2014 Page 19 of 22
Brief Troubleshooting
Unit won’t reach temperature set point
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Is the set point within the unit specification range?
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Is the rear vent closed?
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Is the door closed and latched?
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Can air flow freely throughout the chamber? Inhibited air flow can trip the over temperature safety
device. Remove airflow obstructions and let stabilize for 30 minutes
Temperature displayed is different than measured temperature inside chamber
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Can air flow freely throughout the chamber?
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Contact CARON service department to apply a temperature offset
Temperature is higher than set point
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Is the set point within the unit specification range?
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Is the ambient temperature no more than 25ºC?
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Turn unit off and open door for 1 hour.
Humidity controller is blank (temperature controller is illuminated)
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Is the humidity enable switch on?
Unit won’t reach humidity set point
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Is the rear vent closed?
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Is the door closed and latched?
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Is the low water level alarm light on?
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Is there adequate water supply?
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Can air flow freely throughout the chamber?
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Is the humidity set point within the unit specification range?
Low water alarm light stays lit
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Is the water supply connected?
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Is there adequate water being supplied to the chamber?
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Are there any air traps in the line?
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If using a carboy or other reservoir, is their a weep hole to allow free flow?
Humidity displayed is different than measured humidity inside chamber
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Can air flow freely throughout the chamber?
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Contact CARON service department to apply a humidity offset
Humidity is higher than set point.
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Is the set point within the unit specification range?
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Is the drain line connected and draining properly? No kinks or up-hill traps in the line?
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Is the internal air saturated? Turn humidity enable switch off, open door, and set temperature to
100ºC for 1 hour to dry out the chamber.
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Is water present in exhaust vent? Remove stopper and let water drain out.