Gilson PIPETMAN F Series, Manual

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7 - rEcommEndatIonS
The recommendations below will ensure maximum
performance from your Pipetman F.
• Make sure to operate the Pipetman F slowly
and smoothly.
• When aspirating, keep the tip at a constant
depth below the surface of the liquid.
• The Pipetman F should be held in the vertical
position.
• Change the tip before aspirating a different
liquid, sample or reagent.
• Change the tip if a droplet remains on the end of
the tip from the previous pipetting operation.
• Each new tip should be pre-rinsed with the
liquid to be pipetted.
• Liquid should never enter the Pipetman F tip-
holder. To prevent this:
- Press and release the push-button slowly
and smoothly.
- Never turn the pipette upside down.
- Never lay the pipette on its side when there
is liquid in the tip. Use a dedicated stand or
hanger: Gilson Carrousel
™
, Trio
™
, or Single
™
.
• Never grease pistons or seals.
the pipette can be used b 4 °c
and + 40 °c but the specifications may vary
according the temperature (see chapter 2
for controlled conditions of use).
• When pipetting liquids with temperatures
different from the ambient temperature, it is
recommended to pre-rinse the tip several times
before use.
• Do not pipette liquids with temperatures above
0 °C or below 4 °C.
• After pipetting acids or corrosive liquids which
emit vapors, it is recommended to disassemble
the tip-holder and to rinse the piston, the O-ring
and seal with distilled water.