Gilson PIPETMAN P, Manual

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Push-button
Thumbwheel
4 - OPERATING RANGES
Model Range
P2 0.1 - 2 µL
P10 0.5 - 10 µL
P20 2 - 20 µL
P100 20 - 100 µL
P200 30 - 200 µL
P1000 200 - 1000 µL
P5000 1 - 5 mL
P10ml 1 - 10 mL
5 - SETTING THE VOLUME
The volume of liquid to be aspirated is set using
the volumeter. The volumeter consists of three
number-dials, which are read from top (most
significant digit) to bottom (least significant
digit). A marker is used to set exact or
intermediate volumes using the scale on the
bottom dial. The dials are colored either black
or red to indicate the position of the decimal
point, according to the model (see examples).
The volume is set by
turning the thumbwheel
(T) or the push-button (A).
The push-button makes it
easier and quicker to set
volumes, especially when
wearing gloves. The thumb-
wheel may be turned to
slowly reach the required
setting.
To obtain maximum
accuracy when setting the
volume, proceed as follows:
- when decreasing the volume setting, slowly
reach the required setting, making sure not
to overshoot the mark.