Thermo Fisher Scientifi c
Thermo Scientifi c Novus SCP/MCP User Manual
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Single Channel pipettes
The tip cone module can be sterilized by autoclaving it at 121°C (252°F) (2 ata)
for 20 minutes. You can use steam sterilization bags if needed.
1. Remove the lower tip ejector sleeve 13 by pulling it out (snap fi tting).
2. Push down the ejector button and take the upper ejector top 11 between
fi
ngers.
3. Release the ejector button to up position, but hold the tip ejector top 11 in
down position with the fi ngers.
4. Remove the tip cone by pulling it out (snap fi tting).
5. Press and hold the trigger down to drive out the piston.
6. Insert the special piston removal tool and pull out the piston 14. The number
2 end is for 300 μl and 1000 μl pistons, the number 1 end for all the smaller
volumes.
See picture on page 21.
Release the trigger.
7. Remove spring hatch 25 by pressing it down and in the same time turning
90 degrees. Take out the spring 16.
8. Autoclave all module parts at 121°C (252°F) for 20 minutes.
9. Let the parts cool down to room temperature for at least two hours.
10. With pipettes up to 100 μl reassemble the plate 25 and spring 16.
With pipettes 300 μl and 1000 μl reassemble the spring 16.
11. Attach the module back to the pipette as described in Maintenance section.
After autoclaving the module must be cooled to room temperature for at least
two hours. Before pipetting, make sure that the module is dry. We recommend
that you check the calibration after every sterilization cycle.
Multichannel pipettes
The tip cone module can be sterilized by autoclaving it at 121°C (252°F) (2 ata)
for 20 minutes. You can use steam sterilization bags if needed.
Note
The 1200 μl module is NOT autoclavable.
Remove and attach the module back to the pipette as described in Maintenance
section. After autoclaving the module must be cooled to room temperature for
at least two hours. Before pipetting, make sure that the module is dry. We
recommend that you check the calibration after every sterilization cycle.
Sterilization
Sterilization