Troubleshooting Chart - Siemens Hematek Operating Manual

Troubleshooting Chart

The following instrument troubleshooting chart lists possible problems relating to
electrical and mechanical operations that could occur during instrument operation.
Probable causes and recommended corrective actions are also included, so that many
isolated problems can be quickly corrected. When dealing with any problem with the
Hematek Slide Stainer, it is essential to determine which portion of the system is the
source of the trouble. A systematic approach should be employed to isolate the problem.
If additional assistance is required concerning an instrument problem, copy and complete
the Hematek Preservice Checklist in Appendix A, and contact your local technical support
provider or distributor.
Only Hematek Stain Paks should be used with the Hematek Slide Stainer. Do not use any
other stain solution. For problems or questions concerning the Stain Paks, contact your
local technical support provider or distributor.
Symptom
Unit fails to turn on
when the main
instrument power
switch is turned
Green
fails to illuminate but
drive, pump, and fan
motors operate
Pumps run but do not
deliver solution during
or after priming
Page 7—4, Section 7: Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
Instrument not plugged
into wall outlet or
instrument
ON
Line fuse is blown
Circuit breaker tripped
in electrical circuit of
building
Instrument electrical
failure
light Light is burned out
POWER
Open circuit in
associated wiring
Stain Pak is empty or
near empty
Tubing has accidentally
been pulled off platen
nipple
Corrective Action
Ensure line cord is plugged into
outlet and instrument
Unplug the unit and replace the
fuse. Refer to Fuse
Replacement on page 6-3.
Reset the circuit breaker
Contact your local technical
support provider or distributor
Replace light assembly. Refer
to Replacement of Light
Assemblies on page 6-4.
Contact your local technical
support provider or distributor
Replace with a new Hematek
Stain Pak. Refer to Install the
Stain Pak on page 2-9.
Place tubing back on the nipple