Section 11
Integra 3™ Care and Maintenance
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Replacing the Micropipette Holder Tip O-ring
After a period of use the rubber O-ring inside the Micropipette Holder
(MPH) will become worn and will allow air leaks to affect the injection/
aspiration system. Wear is a result of the micropipette being repeatedly
inserted into the MPH.
Body
Tip
O-ring
1. Unscrew the tip from the body of the MPH.
2. Remove the old O-ring. It may help to use a tool such as a small
hexagon wrench to push into the centre of the O-ring to remove it.
3. Take a new O-ring from your spares kit .
4. Place the new O-ring inside the body.
5. Screw the tip back onto the body of the MPH.
Figure 11-1
Following the replacement of the O-ring and before putting into service,
test the MPH in a manner representative of normal use to verify
functionality.
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