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PIPETMAN® M CONNECTED

USER’S GUIDE

LEAK TEST

PIPETMAN® M CONNECTED

Chapter 18

TrOUBLEShOOTiNG

In case of malfunction, first reset the pipette by pressing on the push button and the

menu button simultaneously for at least ten 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.

Chapter 19

SPECiFiCATiONS

PIPETMAN M Connected 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

Gilson Maximum Permissible Errors

Table 2 on page 32 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.

Non-immersible Parts

Wipe the handle of the pipette with a soft cloth or lint-free tissue covered with

the chosen decontaminant.

2. Wipe the handle of the pipette with a soft cloth or lint-free tissue covered with

distilled water.

immersible Parts

Only the following components can be immersed in a decontaminant solution:

●

Single channel models

tip ejector, tip holder (both parts), connecting nut,

piston (including holder), and guide.

●

Multichannel models

tip ejector, ejector locks, and ejector spacer.

Please note that although the lower part of PIPETMAN M Connected multichannel can

withstand a few number of autoclaving cycles, we do not recommend autoclaving it.
1.

Disassemble the pipette as described in Chapter 15

MAiNTENANCE

on page 22).

2. Immerse the components in the decontaminant solution or wipe them according

the intructions given by the manufacturer or supplier of the decontaminant.

3. Rinse the individual components with distilled or sterile water.
4. Leave the parts to dry by evaporation or wipe them with a clean, lint-free tissue

or soft cloth.

5. Lubricate the piston and reassemble the pipette according to the instructions

given in this chapter.

Chapter 17

LEAk TEST

This test may be performed at any time to check that the pipette does not leak,

especially after performing a maintenance or decontamination procedure. If a pipette

fails this test, you should replace the faulty part (e.g., O-ring, tip holder) and repeat this

test, after making sure that the pipette is correctly reassembled.

Fit a PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tip.

2.  Set the pipette to the nominal volume.
3.  Aspirate the nominal volume from a beaker of distilled water.
4.  Hold the pipette in the vertical position and wait for 20 seconds.
If a water droplet appears at the end of the tip, there is a leak (refer to Chapter 18

TrOUBLEShOOTiNG

on page 31)

If you see no droplet, re-immerse the tip below the surface of water.
The water level inside the tip should remain constant; if the level goes down then there is a

leak (refer to Chapter 18

TrOUBLEShOOTiNG

on page 31)

For multichannel models, check if the water level between each tip is the same.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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Pipette is leaking

sample

Worn O-ring

Pipette won’t

aspirate