14 – EPRO® SAILOR™ PIPETTES
4. Remove the key and replace the pipetting pushbutton by
first replacing the knob, then the pushbutton.
Determine the average aspirated volume. The average
volume should be within the permissible range given in
the table. If the volume exceeds the values stated, the
recalibration procedure should be repeated.
When pipetting liquids with physical properties
considerably different from those of water, follow
the guidance given in Section 5.
More information on the calibration procedure can be
found at
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and
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10. Pipette Maintenance
Depending on the applications and intensity of use, the
EPRO® Sailor™ pipette requires periodic maintenance.
The components exposed to corrosive vapors, such as
shaft elements, should be regularly checked and cleaned.
Do not use sharp tools for pipette maintenance. It may
cause damage to the device and affect the user’s safety.
Cleaning
External surfaces of the pipette such as the pushbutton,
ejector pushbutton, handgrip, shaft nut, and adjustment
knob may be cleaned using a cloth dampened in isopropyl
alcohol. The remaining parts removed from the pipette
during pipette disassembly may be washed with distilled
water or isopropyl alcohol.
NOTE:
Before using cleaning agents other than those
recommended by the manufacturer, check the compatibility
charts and consider chemical resistance of the following
plastics which form components of the pipette: PP, PC,
POM, PA, PPS, PVDF.
Sterilization
Sterilization using an autoclave
The EPRO® Sailor™ pipettes can be sterilized in an
autoclave at 121°C for 20 minutes. Sterilization under
other conditions may cause damage to the pipette. It is
recommended to:
• Unscrew the shaft nut slightly. Prior to autoclaving, and
once autoclaving is finished, the nut should be screwed
tight again.
