BUCHI Vacuum Pump V-710 - Manual (Page 47)

8 Troubleshooting
47 V-700/710 Operation Manual, Version E
8 Troubleshooting
This chapter helps to resume operation after a minor problem has occurred with the instrument. It lists
possible occurrences, their probable cause and suggests how to remedy the problem.
The troubleshooting table below lists possible malfunctions and errors of the instrument. The operator
is enabled to correct some of those problems or errors by him/herself. For this, appropriate corrective
measures are listed in the column “Corrective measure”.
The elimination of more complicated malfunctions or errors is usually performed by a BUCHI technical
engineer who has access to the official service manuals. In this case, please refer to your local BUCHI
customer service agent.
8 .1 Malfunctions and their remedy
Table 8-1: General malfunction and their remedy
Malfunction Possible cause Corrective measure
Instrument does not work Mains switch off Switch on mains switch
Instrument is not connected to power
supply Check if mains connection is okay
Instrument is not connected to power
supply Check mains connection
System is leaky or does not reach
the end vacuum Tube clips have not been fixed
correctly or are defective Check tube clips
Tubes are leaky (brittle) Replace tubes
Membrane and/or valves are
contaminated Clean or replace membrane and/or
valves
Contact at the removable top cover is
not closed Top cover not perfectly mounted Check the mounting of the top cover
and refix it, if necessary