Safety
PLATEMASTER is designed for research purposes only. If PLATEMASTER is used in
a manner not specified by Gilson, the protection provided by the instrument may be
impaired. Gilson will not be responsible for damages.
For all transportation, Gilson recommends removing the pipetting head from the base
unit and using the original shipping box. For all moving, the head must be locked with
the secure lock (refer to
Moving PLATEMASTER
on page 7).
For disassembly, please reverse the installation procedure (refer to
INSTALLATION
on
page 5).
Temperature of use: 4°C to 40°C - Recommended working temperature: 20°C to 25°C
Use only the accessories provided.
Gilson SAS denies any responsibility for service and repairs carried out by the
customer or third-party companies. Neither the equipment nor the filter tips installed
can be autoclaved.
Gilson is not liable for any damage resulting from the use of PLATEMASTER.
Follow the instructions in this user’s guide to ensure durability and top performance of
your PLATEMASTER. Keep this manual handy for future reference, in accordance with
good laboratory practices.
Unpacking
Each PLATEMASTER configuration is shipped in one box.
- PLATEMASTER P220
(part number F110762) contains:
•
PLATEMASTER P220
•
User’s guide
•
3 height adjusters
•
1 lubrication box
•
1 Allen ball head wrench 3.0 x
100 mm (for assembling and
disassembling of the pipetting
head)
•
1 transport box and packing
material
•
Gilson original certificate of
conformity
- PLATEMASTER P20
(part number F110761) contains:
•
PLATEMASTER P20
•
User’s guide
•
3 height adjusters
•
1 lubrication box
•
1 Allen ball head wrench 3.0 x
100 mm (for assembling and
disassembling of the pipetting head)
•
1 transport box and packing material
•
Gilson original certificate of
conformity
Chapter 2
INSTALLATION
Read this section carefully before installing and operating PLATEMASTER.
The instrument described in this user’s guide should only be operated by qualified
personnel in a laboratory or similar indoor environment.
Cleaning, installation, dismantling, maintenance, adjustment, and repair should be
performed by appropriately trained personnel who are aware of the hazards involved.
If a spill occurs, refer to the material safety data sheet (MSDS) provided by the
chemical manufacturer before cleaning up the spill and take all safety precautions
required.
Remove PLATEMASTER pipetting head and PLATEMASTER base from box.
Insert the pipetting head as follows and secure the head by screwing the first screw
down.
1
Figure 2
Unpacking PLATEMASTER® head and base
3
Figure 3
Location studs
on head
Figure 4
Sockets for location
studs on base
Figure 5
Insert the location
studs into the sockets
Figure 6
Pull the head down a little and turn the screw
to the lower stop
Keep the packaging!
It will be useful for sending the device for any maintenance and
calibration.
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