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SMART PIPETTE - USER GUIDE
AUTOCLAVING
Accumax SMART pipette is completely autoclavable at 2 bar pres-
sure, 121°c temperature for 20 minutes exposure time according to
DIN.
•Keep digital counter in unlock position.
•Autoclave the complete pipette without any disassembling.
•After autoclaving, allow pipette to completely cool and dry.
If the pipette is autoclaved frequently, the piston and springs should
be greased with the lubricant supplied with each pipette to maintain
smooth movement.
Problem area Possible Cause Solution
Pipette is
leaking
Worn O-ring or seal Replace worn parts
Foreign particles between tip
and tip cone
Clean tip cone, attach
new tip
Foreign particles between
piston and seal
Clean seal and piston
Pipette wont
aspirate
Worn O-ring or seal Replace worn parts
Tip cone is loose Tighten tip cone
Piston is damaged
(Chemically or Mechanically)
Return pipette to
Authorised Distributor
Damaged tip cone Replace the tip cone
Pipette is
inaccurate
Improper assembly See “Maintenance”
section
Tip cone is loose Tighten tip cone
Tip incorrectly attached Attach firmly
Calibration altered Recalibrate according to
instructions
Inaccurate
dispensing with
certain liquids
Calibration not suitable for
particular liquid
Recalibrate with the
liquid in question
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