Gilson Microman M10, User Manual

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Immersible Parts
The following components
only
can be immersed in a
decontaminant solution: clamp assembly, return spring
and capillary-holder (shaft).
1) Unscrew the capillary-holder (shaft).
2) remove the clamp assembly and return spring from
the shaft.
3) Set aside the body (handle) in a dry and secure location.
4) immerse the components in the decontaminant solu-
tion or wipe them according the instructions given by
the manufacturer or supplier of the decontaminant.
5) rinse the individual components with distilled or
sterilized water.
6) Leave the parts to dry by evaporation or wipe them
with a clean lint-free tissue or a soft-cloth.
7) reassemble the pipette.
autoclaving
only
MiCroMan M10 and M100 are autoclavable. The
four other models (MiCroMan M25, M50, M250, and
M1000) are not autoclavable.
1) Unscrew the capillary-holder (shaft).
2) remove the clamp assembly and return spring from
the shaft.
3) Clean the parts to be autoclaved, especially the shaft.
4) Put the parts in an autoclaving sack.
5) autoclave for 20 minutes at 121 °C, 0.1 MPa.
6) Check that the parts are dry before reassembling the
pipette.
7) Set the pipette aside to stabilize at room temperature.