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CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION
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PIPETMAN® M
Chapter 15
CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION
PIPETMAN M is designed so that the parts normally in contact with contaminants can
easily be cleaned and decontaminated.
As part of your quality system, you may have procedures for pipette decontamination.
We recommend that you refer to
Decontamination Procedures for Gilson Pipettes
which
you can download from Gilson’s website.
If you use chemical solutions for decontamination or detergents for cleaning, other
than those specified below, you should check with your supplier that the solution or
detergent is safe for use with one of the following materials: PP (Polypropylene), PBT
(Polybutylene Terephthalate), PC (Polycarbonate), POM (Polyoxymethylene), PVDF
(Polyvinylidene Fluoride), PEI (Polyetherimide), and stainless steel.
Cleaning
The pipette must be cleaned, as described below, before it is decontaminated. For
cleaning your PIPETMAN M you may use a simple soap solution or any of the solutions
mentioned in
Decontamination Procedures for Gilson Pipettes.
Single Channel Models
External
1.
Remove the tip ejector for cleaning (refer to Chapter 14
on page 20).
2. Replace the elastomer plug to protect battery charging port.
3. Wipe the entire pipette with a soft-cloth or lint-free tissue impregnated with soap
solution, to remove all dirty marks. If the pipette is very dirty, a brush with soft
plastic bristles may be used.
4. To rinse, wipe the entire pipette with a soft-cloth or lint-free tissue impregnated
with distilled water.
5. Leave to air dry.
Internal
The following components only can be immersed in a cleaning solution:
tip ejector,
tip holder, connecting nut, and piston.
1.
Disassemble the pipette as described in Chapter 14
on page 20).
2. Set aside the handle in a dry and secure location.
3. Clean the individual components using an ultrasonic bath (20 minutes at 50°C) or
with a soft cloth and brushes.
NOTICE
Use alcohol (ethanol or isopropanol) to clean up the dirt and dust on the
tip holder.
Liquid must not enter the handle of the pipette.
