Chapter 6
SERVICE
GLP Features
The
serial number
is engraved on the back of the pipetting head. It provides unique
identification of your PLATEMASTER and the date of manufacture.
The
certificate of conformity
provides traceability of your PLATEMASTER.
Cleaning and Decontamination
Do not use corrosive and acid reagents to clean or decontaminate PLATEMASTER.
PLATEMASTER must be cleaned before it is decontaminated. Wipe the surface of the
instrument with alcohol or laboratory disinfectant.
The PLATEMASTER surface can be cleaned with a soft tissue moistened with water or
laboratory disinfectant.
Do not expose PLATEMASTER to excessive UV radiation and never overnight.
Do not autoclave any part of PLATEMASTER.
Material in Contact with Liquids or Vapors
FKM (Fluoroelastomers), EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer),
PP (Polypropylene), POM (Polyoxymethylene), PET (Polyethylene terephthalate),
Silicone, Stainless steel, Anodized aluminium.
Use of the Lubrication Box
In case of intensive use between each
maintenance interval and to avoid bad tip fitting,
it is recommended to lightly lubricate the external
O-ring using the lubrication box (part number
F1077606).
Proceed as follow :
•
Open the box lid.
•
Follow the “Tip Fitting” instructions (refer to
Tip Fitting
on page 8).
•
Eject the tips.
The O-ring lubrication is complete.
Using a no-fiber wipe, remove any excess lubricant on the pin-plate.
Chapter 5
ASSOCIATED TIPS
For optimum performance, use of PIPETMAN® DIAMOND Tips with PLATEMASTER is
strongly recommended. Using PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips helps prevent damage to
the pin-plate (see Figure 14, page 15).
STANDARD TIPS
STERILIZED TIPS
STERILIZED FILTER TIP
S
PLATEMASTER P20 (0.5 — 20
µL)
DL10
DL10ST
DF100ST
DSL10*
DSL10ST*
DF200ST
D200
D200ST
DFS200ST*
DS200*
DS200ST*
PLATEMASTER P220 (2 — 220
µL)
D200
D200ST
DF200ST
DS200*
DS200ST*
DFS200ST*
D300
D300ST
DF300ST
*Validated for use with 384-well plates.
All used consumables are tested on the specific volume ranges of PLATEMASTER
.
Figure 14
Pin-plate
S
E
RV
IC
E
A
S
SO
CI
A
T
E
D
T
IP
S
15
14
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