Instruction manual

Page 30 Leica EM CPD030 Operating Manual 09/09
Problem
Cause Remedy
Pipe connections are
not screwed tightly.
Non return valve in
inlet line is not tight
due to a defective
seal or contamination.
Level of transition liquid recedes
considerably when the specimen
preparation chamber is warmed
up.
Note: a small drop in level is
normal
Valve MEDIUM OUT
is not tight due to a
defective seal,
damage on valve
piston or
contamination on seal
surface.
Call service technician in all cases.
Upper temperature
has not been
reached.
Make sure HEATING is on, wait until
temperature reaches 31qC.
If temperature does not rise, call service
technician.
Screw-on cover is not
tight.
Verify that cover is screwed on tightly.
Seal on screw-on
cover is defective.
Check seal, change, if any damage can be
observed.
Seal on sight glass is
defective.
Call service technician.
Non-return valve
leaks
Call service technician.
MEDIUM OUT valve
leaks
Call service technician.
GAS OUT valve leaks Call service technician
Critical pressure is not reached
when chamber is warmed up.
Tube fittings are
leaking.
Call service technician.