Re: problem with nozzle back flush [take 2]

Simona,

It occurred to me as soon as I sent my first reply that I had it slightly
wrong.	The solenoid valve that controls the suction of the nozzle (which
is  the one I suspect is clogged) switches open as soon as you go to
"Fill"; the "Nozzle Flush" push button only turns off the sheath flow. 
Once you identify the clogged solenoid, you may try to flush it clear
while the fluidics switch is in the "Fill" position; don't worry about the
push button.

Further, while I suspect that the valve controlling the suction is at
fault in your case, it may also be that the valve responding to the
"Nozzle Flush" push button is stuck in the open position and is not fully
turning off the sheath.  We have had that problem as well but my guess is
that the suction valve is more likely the cause of your problem.

> I have a problem with  Fill and nozzle flush on Facs Vantage SE +
> turbo optional
> I work at 20 PSI and when the nozzle is clogged I put on fill and I
> push the bottom nozzle flush, but the stream go to back very slowly
> and  is not enough to clean the nozzle.
> This happen also when the nozzle is not clogged!!
>

Frank Battye.
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