Cleaning Instructions - VITLAB micropipette-8 Instrucciones De Manejo

13.2 Servicing
In order to assure proper functioning, the VITLAB micropipette
ned at regular intervals.
What is to be inspected?
1. Inspect nose cones, pistons and seals for damage and contami-
nation.
2. Test the sealing of the instrument. To do this aspirate a sample,
and then hold the instrument in a vertical position for about
10 sec. If a drop forms at the tip orifices, see the troubleshoo-
ting guide, page 40.

13.3 Cleaning instructions

1. Clean single nose cones, pistons and nose cone support bar/
piston support bar (these components only) with soap solution
or isopropyl alcohol. Afterwards, rinse with distilled water.
2. Let these parts dry and cool down completely.Residual moisture
in the nose cones may result in a loss of accuracy.
3. Lubricate the piston with a very thin coating of the silicone oil
supplied. For the central guide rod (Z) only use the recommen-
ded fluorstatic grease!
13.4 Disconnecting handle from manifold
1. Eject the pipette tips.
2. To disconnect the manifold, pull it downward as far as possible,
and only then turn it clockwise. After one rotation, it should no
longer be pulled downward while it is being turned.
Attention:
Improper handling can damage the unit!
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