10 Maintenance
Removing shafts and pistons for cleaning or replacement
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c.
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Operating manual
a.
Unscrew pipetting unit: Separate the pipetting unit
from the handle.
b.
Remove the pipetting housing: Pull the sliding catches
of the pipetting housing cover out to the side as far as
they will go and remove the pipetting housing.
c.
Move the piston to the lower position: Push the plunger
down until the pistons are in the lowest position.
d.
Remove the shaft attachment: Pull out the shaft attach-
ment from the side.
e.
Gently push out the piston shaft unit directly at the
pipetting housing.
f.
Remove the piston shaft unit. Only the entire piston–
shaft unit can be replaced.
Transferpette® -8/-12 electronic 997200