Gilson Pipetman Fixed - Recommendations

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7  RECOMMENDATIONS
The recommendations below will ensure maximum
performance from your PIPETMAN Fixed.
• MakesuretooperatethePIPETMAN Fixed slowly
and smoothly.
• Whenaspirating,keepthetipataconstantdepth
below the surface of the liquid.
• ThePIPETMAN Fixed should be held in the vertical
position.
• Changethetipbeforeaspiratingadierentliquid,
sample or reagent.
• Changethetipifadropletremainsontheendof
the tip from the previous pipetting operation.
• Eachnewtipshouldbepre-rinsedwiththeliquid
to be pipetted.
• Liquidshouldneverenter the PIPETMAN Fixed
tip-holder. To prevent this:
- Press and release the push-button slowly and
smoothly.
- Never turn the pipette upside down.
- Never lay the pipette on its side when there is
liquid in the tip. Use a dedicated stand or hang-
er: Gilson CARROUSEL
™
, TRIO
™
, or SINGLE
™
.
• Nevergreasepistonsorseals.
The pipette can be used between + 4 °C and +
40 °C but the specifications may vary according
the temperature (see Chapter 2 for controlled
conditions of use).
• Whenpipettingliquidswithtemperaturesdierent
from the ambient temperature, it is recommended
to pre-rinse the tip several times before use.
• Donotpipetteliquidswithtemperaturesabove
70 °C or below 4 °C.
• After pipetting acids or corrosive liquids which
emit vapors, it is recommended to disassemble
the tip-holder and to rinse the piston, the O-ring
and seal with distilled water.