STERILIZATION
The entire pipette can be sterilized by autoclaving it at 121°C (252°F) (minimum 20
minutes). No special preparations are needed for autoclaving. You can use steam
sterilization bags if needed.
After autoclaving the pipette must be cooled to room temperature for at least two hours.
Before pipetting, make sure that the pipette is dry. We recommend that you check the
calibration of 0.5-1000 µl pipettes after every 25th sterilization cycle and of 1-10 ml pipettes
after every 10th sterilization cycle.
The table below lists possible problems and their solutions.
Defect
Leakage
Inaccurate dispensing
Inaccurate dispensing
with certain liquids
The Finnpipette Digital is shipped in a specially designed package containing the following items:
1. The Finnpipette
2. Service tool
3. Maintenance pliers
The Finnpipette is designed to allow easy in-lab service. If you would prefer
to have us or your local representative service your pipette, please make
sure that the pipette has been decontaminated before you send it to us.
Please note that the postal authorities in your country may prohibit or
restrict the shipment of contaminated material by mail.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Possible reason
Tip incorrectly attached
Foreign particles
between tip and tip cone
Foreign particles between the
piston, the O-ring and the cylinder
Insufficient amount of grease on
cylinder and O-ring
O-ring damaged
Incorrect operation
Tip incorrectly attached
Calibration altered: caused
by misuse, for example
Unsuitable calibration.
High viscosity liquids may
require recalibration.
PACKAGE
4. Finntip sample
5. Tube of grease
6. Instruction manual
CAUTION!
10
Solution
Attach firmly
Clean tip cones attach
new tips
Clean and grease O-ring
and cylinder.
Grease accordingly
Change the O-ring
Follow instructions carefully
Attach firmly
Recalibrate according
to instructions
Recalibrate with
the liquids in question.
7. Calibration certificate
8. Shelf hanger
9. Two stickers