8 Troubleshooting
54 KjelFlex K-360 Operation Manual, Version C
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 malfunctions and their remedy
Error number / Error indication Possible cause Corrective measure
0 The current process was stopped. Press OK, aspirate manually and start
again
1 Steam Valve (Y1 on) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
2 Aspiration Out Valve (Y2 on) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
3 Aspiration In Valve (Y3 on) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
4 Receiver Valve (Y4 on) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
5 Cooling Water Valve (Y5 on) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
8 Injection Valve (Y8 on) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
9 Water Valve (Y9 on) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
11 Steam Valve (Y1 off) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
12 Aspiration Out Valve (Y2 off) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
13 Aspiration In Valve (Y3 off) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
14 Receiver Valve (Y4 off) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
15 Cooling Water Valve (Y5 off) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
18 Injection Valve (Y8 off) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
19 Water Valve (Y9 off) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
20 H
2
O Pump (M1 on) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
21 NaOH Pump (M2 on) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
22 Reagent Pump (M3 on) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
23 H
3
BO
3
Pump (M4 on) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
25 H
2
O Pump (M1 off) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
26 NaOH Pump (M2 off) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
27 Reagent Pump (M3 off) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
28 H
3
BO
3
Pump (M4 off) malfunction. Contact the Buchi customer service
30 Calibration out of range, check pump. Check connection K-360/tank, check pump
33 The service door is open. If a process was
in progress, it may have been stopped.
Close the service door, start again
34 The splash protector door is open. If a
process was in progress, it may have been
stopped.
Close the splash protector door, start again
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