Gilson F81013, User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE
Chapter 17
TROUBLESHOOTING
In case of malfunction, first reset the pipette by pressing on the push button and the
mode button simultaneously for at least eight seconds.
If the problem persists, you may consult the following table that identifies potential
problems and their solutions.
WARNING
Before returning any pipette to your local Gilson service center, ensure that
it is completely free of chemical, biological, or radioactive contamination.
Please use the included safety bag.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PAGE
Pipette is leaking
sample
Worn O-ring
24
Pipette won’t
aspirate
Unscrewed lower part
of tip holder 24
Damaged or corroded piston 24
Damaged tip holder 23
Improper repair or assembly 22–25
Connecting nut is loose. 24–25
Software needs to be reset 6
Noisy operation Piston needs lubricating 25
Pipette is
inaccurate
Improper repair or assembly 22–25
Unscrewed lower part
of tip holder 24
Pipette is out of adjustment 22
Connecting nut is loose 24–25
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PAGE
Pipette is not precise
Unscrewed lower part of tip holder 24
Incorrect operator technique 15
Worn O-ring 24
Connecting nut is loose 24–25
Damaged or corroded piston 24
Damaged tip holder 23
Tips fall or don’t fit
Low quality tips 13–14
Damaged tip holder 23
Damaged tip ejector 23–25
Ejector spacer is damaged 25
Tip ejector is loose 23–25
Dirty tip holder 23
No OLED display
Pipette is in sleep mode 5
Battery needs recharging 13
Software needs to be reset. 6
No operation possible
Battery needs recharging. 13
Software needs to be reset 6
Calibration impossible Software needs to be reset
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Chapter 18
SPECIFICATIONS
PIPETMAN M is a high quality pipette that offers excellent accuracy and precision; it is
fully compliant with ISO 8655 and is CE marked.
The figures given in the
PIPETMAN M Maximum Permissible Errors Table 2 on page 30
were obtained using “PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips”. These figures are only guaranteed
when using genuine PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips.
Each pipette is inspected and validated by qualified technicians according to the Gilson
quality system. Gilson declares that its manufactured pipettes comply with the
requirements of the ISO 8655 standard, by type testing.