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4. Care and maintenance
Any precision instrument, such as a pipette, comprises a great variety of
mechanical and electronic parts that are subject to wear and tear. By taking
care of your pipette and carrying out regular maintenance and calibration you
can ensure the functionality and performance of the pipette.
To avoid contamination of the pipette and the sample and to extend pipette’s
lifetime use Biohit Safe-Cone Filters (available for pipettes >10 μl) or Biohit
SafetySpace Filter Tips.
Sartorius provides service, maintenance and calibration services through its
global network of service centres, please contact your nearest service center
for assistance.
Please note that warranty will be voided in the event that the pipette is
disassembled or assembled by an unauthorised person.
4.1 Cleaning and maintenance
Sartorius Biohit electronic pipettes can be cleaned and decontaminated by
using disinfection or decontamination liquids such as Biohit Proline Biocontrol
decontamination fluid, 70% ethanol, 60% isopropanol, mild detergent or
similar.
Always make sure of the chemical compatibility between the materials of the
pipette and the disinfectant or decontamination liquid.
Turn off the pipette prior to cleaning.
It is recommended always to use gloves when cleaning the pipette.
Change the Safe-Cone Filter regularly with the forceps provided in the pipette
package.
Cleaning is recommended always after possible contamination or dispensing
corrosive or other aggressive chemicals.
Never let liquids enter the inner parts of the pipette.
Never use the pipette without tip attached to the tip cone.
Tools needed: lint-free cloth, cleaning solution (Biohit Proline Biocontrol)
4.1.1 Single-channel pipettes
All models
Outer surface:
Clean any visible dirt with mild detergent or similar and lint-free cloth and
wipe dry.
Tip ejector collar, tip cone and piston
– Turn the pipette OFF
– Remove the Safe-Cone Filter if attached
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