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TROUBLE SHOOTING
The following table is a guide to possible problems and
their solutions.
Fault
Leakage
Inaccurate
dispensing
Inaccurate
dispensing
with certain
liquids
Possible reason
Tip incorrectly
attached
Foreign bodies
between tips and
tip cones
Incorrect operation
Tips incorrectly
attached
Calibration altered:
e.g. caused by
misuse
Unsuitable
calibration. Many
high viscosity
liquids require
recalibration
Solution
Attach firmly
Clean tip cones
thoroughly and
attach new tips
Follow instructions
carefully
Attach firmly
Recalibrate
according to
instructions
Recalibrate with the
liquids in question
CAUTION!
The Finnpipette is designed to allow easy in-lab service.
If you, however, want to send the pipette to us or to our
local representative for service, please, enclose a list of
any infectious, radioactive or otherwise hazardous
materials that have been pipetted.
Also, please, note that the postal authorities in your
country may limit the sending of contaminated material
by mail.
