Gilson Pipetman P1000G, Manual

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The following table may help you to identify and correct
the problem you might encounter.
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Pipette is Damaged tip-holder Replace the tip-holder
leaking sample Worn O-ring or seal Replace both parts and lubricate
Pipette won’t Worn O-ring Replace both parts and lubricate
aspirate Damaged tip-holder Replace the tip-holder
Connecting nut is loose Tighten connecting nut
Damaged or corroded piston Return pipette to supplier
Improper repair or assembly see Chapter 11 - Maintenance
Pipette is Improper repair or assembly see Chapter 11 - Maintenance
inaccurate Unscrewed tip-holder Tighten connecting nut
Connecting nut is loose Tighten connecting nut
Pipette is Tip-holder is loose Tighten connecting nut
not precise Connecting nut is loose Tighten connecting nut
Incorrect operator technique Operator training
Damaged or corroded piston(s) Return pipette to supplier
Damaged tip-holder(s) Replace the tip-holder
Worn O-ring or seal Replace both parts and lubricate
T ips fall off or Low quality tips Use PIPeTMaN DIaMOND tips
do not fit Dirty tip-holder Clean the tip-holder with alcohol
correctly Damaged tip-holder(s) Replace the tip-holder
Damaged tip-ejector Replace tip-ejector
ejector spacer is missing Mount the spacer on the tip- ejector
The ejector spacer is damaged Replace the ejector spacer
The tip-ejector is loose assemble the tip-ejector properly
The ejector lock is misaligned align the ejector lock
Pipetting seize up Piston need lubricant Lubricate piston assembly
However, if you can’t solve the problem, contact your
Gilson distributor.