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The accuracy and precision figures, given in
the table, are only guaranteed when you fit your
Distriman with genuine Gilson DistriTips, of which
the fine points results from high quality molding.
Each Distriman is engraved with its unique serial
number, allowing you to keep track of individual
pipettes, in accordance with GLP. The serial number
is also printed on the warranty card.
Each pipette is inspected and validated by quali-
fied technicians according to the Gilson Quality
System.
Gilson certifies that its manufactured pipettes
comply with the requirements of the ISO 8655
Standard, by type testing. The adjustment is carried
out under strictly defined and monitored conditions
(ISO 8655-6):
• Basis of adjustment, Ex.
• Reference temperature, 20 °C
• Relative humidity, 50 %
• Barometric pressure, 101 kPa
• Use of distilled water grade 3 (ISO 3696)
• Ten measurements for each test volume, which
are Nominal Volume, 50 % of Nominal Volume,
and the minimum or 10 % of Nominal Volume.
5 - MAINTENANCE
Neither Distriman nor DistriTips
may be autoclaved.
From time time it may be necessary to
replace one of the following parts:
- the Push-button Assembly,
- the DistriTip Retaining Spring (K),
- the Piston Retaining Assembly (D),
- the Red Flag (E).
Should a persistent problem arise,
send the Distriman to your Gilson
representative.
