Eppendorf Reference 2 - Cleaning and disinfecting the pipette; Cleaning and disinfecting the lower part; Sterilizing the pipette with UV light; Autoclaving the pipette

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Maintenance
Eppendorf Reference
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6.10.1 Cleaning and disinfecting the pipette
All single and multi-channel lower parts are wear parts. Clean them after contamination,
use of aggressive chemicals and/or heavy stress. If the lower parts are worn or damaged,
replace these parts.
1. Moisten a cloth with a cleaning agent and a decontamination agent.
2. Remove external contamination.
3. Moisten a new cloth with water.
4. Wipe down the housing.
6.10.2 Cleaning and disinfecting the lower part
Prerequisites
• Heavy contamination caused by ingress of liquid must be removed.
• Lower part has been removed and disassembled.
1. Remove piston grease.
2. Rinse the lower part with cleaning agent or decontamination agent or let it soak.
3. Thoroughly rinse the lower part with demineralized water.
4. Let it dry.
5. Lubricate the piston or cylinder.
6. Assemble the lower part.
6.10.3 Sterilizing the pipette with UV light
The pipette can be sterilized with UV light at 254 nm.
6.11 Autoclaving the pipette
Observe the contact time recommended by the manufacturer.
See instructions for use "Grease for pipettes".
NOTICE! Damage to device from incorrect handling.
 Do not use any additional disinfectants, decontamination agents or sodium
hypochlorite during autoclaving or UV irradiation.