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MyPIPETMAN®
Chapter 7
MAINTENANCE
Routine maintenance will help keep your pipette in good condition, ensuring a continued high level of
performance.
NOTICE
Gilson recommends maintenance and calibration at least annually, more frequently as
needed, depending on use. The instructions provided below detail how to perform some basic
maintenance yourself. Please contact your local Gilson service provider (
) to have Gilson provide maintenance and calibration for you or to ask
any service-related questions.
Maintenance is limited to:
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Cleaning or decontamination (refer to
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Replacing spare parts
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Greasing the piston assembly
Changing the Tip Ejector for Single Channel
To remove
1.
Push the ejection button
1
.
2. Turn the tip ejector clockwise
2
.
3. Slide and remove the tip ejector
3
.
To refit
1.
Push the ejection button.
2. Slide the tip ejector along the tip holder.
3. Clip the tip ejector on the body of the pipette.
Changing the Tip Holder for Single Channel
1.
Push the ejection button.
2. Turn the tip ejector clockwise.
3. Slide and remove the tip ejector.
4. Unscrew the connecting nut by turning it clockwise.
5. Carefully separate the lower and upper parts.
6. Reassemble the pipette with the changed tip holder.
7. Tighten the connecting nut (turn counterclockwise)
NOTICE
Removing the tip holder could impact pipette performance. Performance should be checked upon
refitting the new tip holder. Extra care should be taken with the piston for the P2/P10 volumes,
improper installation can cause critical damage to the piston. Users should also keep track of
seals/O-rings and make sure they are reinstalled properly. Failure to reinstall correctly can result in a
leaking pipette.
Changing the Tip Ejector for Multichannel Models
To remove
1.
Keep both ejector locks depressed
1
.
2. Pull the tip ejector down
2
.
To refit
1.
Gently re-insert the tip ejector vertically into the rails of the ejector support
3
.
2. Pull lightly on the tip ejector to check the position.
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