Gilson PIPETMAN Classic P10, User Manual

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PIPETMAN® CLASSIC
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USER’S GUIDE SETTING THE VOLUME
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PIPETMAN® CLASSIC
Chapter 3
PIPETTING
While many brands of tips can be used with
the PIPETMAN® Classic, it is recommended to
use PIPETMAN® DIAMOND Tips for optimum
performance. These tips are made from pure
polypropylene. Plastic tips are for a single
application—they should not be cleaned for
reuse.
Fitting the Tips
To fit a new PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tip, push
the tip holder into the tip using a slight twisting
motion to ensure a firm, airtight seal.
Fitting the Tips on P2 and P10 Models
NOTE
For the P2 and P10 models, a dual-
position adapter (plastic) is required
to fit DL10 tips (long tips) or D10 tips
(short tips). The metallic rod of the tip
ejector is shaped so the adapter may
be clipped to it in either position.
P2 and P10 models are delivered with the
adapter in place, positioned in the longer slot,
and ready to use DL10 tips.
When D10 tips are used, the
adapter must be repositioned
in the shorter slot as follows:
1.
Pull the adapter down from
the metallic rod.
2. Turn the adapter 180°.
3. Refit the adapter so the
end of the metallic rod
engages the shorter slot of
the adapter.
Short
tips
Long
tips
Figure 5
Dual-position
adapter for P2
and P10
NOTE
Dual-position
adapter is
autoclavable.