CL-10 Plus – User Manual
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7. THE PIPETTE, characteristics, use and
maintenance.
7.1
Materials.
Because of the nature and quality of the materials used, the Gilson MICROMAN requires no
lubrication or maintenance.
7.2
Using the Microman Pipette.
To adjust the volume, turn the lower part of the push button. The upper part is independent
and therefore prevents accidental alteration of the volume when the pipette is in use.
Read the volume from the top to bottom in microliters. The numbers written in black
represent microliters and those written in red represent tenths of microliters.
The following procedures are recommended to obtain the maximum accuracy when setting a
new volume:
•
To set a volume
below
the initial value shown on the volume, come slowly to the new value
making sure not to pass the required volume.
•
To set a volume
above
the initial value shown on the volume, pass the required volume by
one-third of a turn and then come back slowly to the new value making sure not to pass the
required volume.
7.2.1
How to Mount the Piston.
The piston consist of:
- a sealing tip,
- a mounting stem.
Handle the piston with care in order to not damage the sealing tip.
Press the push button of the Pipette to the second stop. The clamp appears and opens.
Select a piston and slide the mounting stem fully into the clamp. Release the push button.
7.2.2
How to mount the capillary.
Slide the mounted piston into the capillary (colour matching the push button). Gently push the
capillary back until it snaps onto the pipette shaft.
IF THE CAPILLARY TENDS TO SLIP OFF THE SHAFT, CLEAN THE SHAFT WITH TISSUE PAPER AND
ALCOHOL.
