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S E C T I O N 4TROUBLESHOOTING AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE4.1 TroubleshootingSYMPTOMHigh resistance fault during iontophoresis.CAUSE/SOLUTIONHigh skin or electrode-to-skin resistance.Inspect the electrodes and clean if necessary.Place a drop of deionized waterdirectly on the clean skin beneath thepilogel disk.Make sure the electrodes are securedwith adequate tightness to the patientslimb.Open loop fault during Iontophoresis.Loose electrode or broken cable.Be sure both electrodes are insertedinto the holders and that the cable isconnected to the control unit.Over current fault during iontophoresis.Control unit immediately shuts off.Control unit may be damaged.Do not continue to run or use the controlunit. Contact Wescor for furtherinstructions.Battery voltage too low. Replace battery.Control unit failure. ContactWescor for further information.Low battery display.Low battery voltage. Replace battery.Display remains blank when turned on.Display does not change from “Waiting For Sweat.”Dead battery. Replace battery.No sweat detected.Check expiration date on Pilogel. Checkthat straps are secure and cable is connectedto control unit. Inspect cable forany damage.The patient’s sweat rate may be verylow. Wait sufficient time to allow sweatto flow. (Not to exceed 30 minutes.)Orifice on sensor cell blocked.Set Clock menu is displayed when instrument is turned onBattery for clock is dead.Replace clock battery.NOTE: This instrument is designed and tested to meet EN61326 standards for electromagnetic compatibilityfor laboratory equipment. However, if you suspect electromagnetic susceptibility or interference, reorient orrelocate the equipment to correct the problem.33