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6.11.1 Autoclaving
Prerequisites
• The pipette has been cleaned.
• Any residual cleaning agent has been removed.
• The protection filter has been removed.
1. Autoclave the pipette at 121°C and 1 bar overpressure for 20 minutes.
2. Cool the pipette to ambient temperature and let it dry.
6.12 Decontamination before shipment
Hazardous substances are:
• solutions presenting a hazard to health
• potentially infectious agents
• organic solvents and reagents
• radioactive substances
• proteins presenting a hazard to health
•DNA
1. Please note the information in the document "Decontamination certificate for product
returns".
You can find it as a PDF file on our webpage www.eppendorf.com
.
2. Enter the serial number of the device in the decontamination certificate.
3. Enclose the completed decontamination certificate for returned goods with the device.
4. Send the device to Eppendorf AG or an authorized service center.
Autoclave the filter sleeve and the protection filter separately.
Upper part and lower part can be autoclaved in assembled state. The lower part
does not have to be disassembled.
For maximum precision and accuracy, a gravimetric test is recommended after
disassembly and autoclaving.
The pistons do not have to be relubricated and adjusted after autoclaving.
CAUTION! Use of a contaminated device may result in personal injuries and
damage to the device.
Clean and decontaminate the device in accordance with the cleaning
instructions before shipping or storage.
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