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Please note that although the lower part of PIPETMAN M Multichannel can withstand a few number
of autoclaving cycles, we do not recommend autoclaving it.
Decontamination
Autoclaving - Single channel models
However,afterseparationfromthebody,anyofthe
following components of the volumetric module may
be autoclaved individually: tip-ejector, connecting nut,
tip-holders,pistonsandseals(exceptO-rings).
1) Clean the parts to be autoclaved, especially the tip-holders.
2) Putthepartsinanautoclavingbag.
3) Autoclavefor20minutesat121°Cand0.1MPa.
4) Checkthatthepartsaredrybeforereassembling
the pipette.
5) Set the pipette aside to stabilize at room tempera-
ture for at least 6 hours.
Chemical Decontamination - Single and Multichannel models
You may choose to decontaminate your pipette chemically, in accordance with your own procedures.
Whateverdecontaminantyouuse,checkthatitiscompatiblewiththeplasticsusedintheconstruc-
tionofthepipette(seepage22).
 Parts that may not be immersed
1) Wipethehandleofthepipettewithasoft-clothorlint-freetissueimpregnatedwiththechosen
decontaminant.
2) Wipethehandleofthepipettewithasoft-clothorlint-freetissueimpregnatedwithdistilledwater.
 Parts that may be immersed
The following components only can be immersed in a decontaminant solution:
• Single channel models ->tip-ejector, tip holder (both parts), connecting nut, piston (including
holder) and guide.
• Multichannelmodels->tip-ejector,ejectorlocksandejectorspacer.
Please note that although the lower part of PIPETMAN M multichannel can withstand a few number
of autoclaving cycles, we do not recommend autoclaving it.
1) DisassemblethepipetteasdescribedinChapter14.
2) Immersethecomponentsinthedecontaminantsolutionorwipethemaccordingtheinstructions
given by the manufacturer or supplier of the decontaminant.
3) Rinsetheindividualcomponentswithdistilledorsterilewater.
4) Leavethepartstodrybyevaporationorwipethemwithaclean,lint-freetissueorsoft-cloth.
5) Lubricate the piston and reassemble the pipette according to the instructions given in this chapter.
The body (handle) of the pipette is
not autoclavable!
The specifications of the pipette
must be checked after autoclaving/
disassembling!