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Table of Contents
- 1 Table of Contents
- 2 Introduction
- 3 Parts Check List
- 4 Description
- 5 Operating Ranges and Materials
- 6 Using Microman
- 7 Fitting the Capillary and Piston
- 8 Setting the Volume
- 9 Pipetting
- 10 GLP Features
- 11 Troubleshooting
- 12 Cleaning and Decontamination
- 13 Specifications
- 14 Warranty
- 15 Ec Declaration of Conformity
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- Page 1 The pipette of Choice for Problem Liquids!
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Page INTRODUCTION PaRTs CheCk LIsT DesCRIPTION OPeRaTING RaNGes aND maTeRIaLs UsING mICROmaN fITTING The CaPILLaRy aND PIsTON seTTING The vOLUme PIPeTTING GLP feaTURes 10 - TROUbLeshOOTING 11 - CLeaNING aND DeCONTamINaTION 12 - sPeCIfICaTIONs WaRRaNTy eC DeCLaRaTION Of CONfORmITy Before use, please read carefully the Warranty page 16 of this User's Guide! -
Page 3: Introduction
MiCroMan is suitable for many different types of application, including pipetting volatile, viscous, dense, or high surface tension liquids. it is a quality product from Gilson, which is fully iSo8655 compliant, CE labeled (conforms to the EC directive on in vitro diagnostic medical devices). -
Page 4: Parts Check List
- MiCroMan requires no lubrication or maintenance, because of the nature and quality of the materials used in its construction. 2 - Parts check LIst Just take a moment to verify that the following items are present: MiCroMan, User's Guide, ... -
Page 5: Operating Ranges And Materials
4 - oPeratIng ranges and materIaL available models (Table 1) Model Volume Range Autoclavable 1 µL to 10 µL 3 µL to 25 µL 20 µL to 50 µL M100 10 µL to 100 µL M250 50 µL to 250 µL M1000 100 µL to 1000 µL materials (Table 2) -
Page 6: Fitting The Capillary And Piston
6 - FIttIng the caPILLary and PIston Never lubricate the capillary-holder, capillary, or any other part of the pipette. If the capillary tends to slip off the capillary-holder, clean the capillary-holder with ethanol, using a medical wipe or similar soft tissue. Verify that the model of capillary- MicroMan piston (CP) corresponds to the... - Page 7 3) Select a piston and slide the stem fully into the clamp. 4) Slide the mounted piston into the capillary 4. 5) Gently push the capillary until it snaps onto the capillary-holder 6. cP10, cP25, cP50, cP100, cP250 and cP1000 tipack The capillary-pistons (CP) are deliv- ered already assembled.
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Page 8: Setting The Volume
7- settIng the voLume The volume of liquid to be aspirated is set using the volumeter. The volumeter consists of three number- dials, which are read from top (most significant digit) to bottom (least significant digit). a marker is used to set exact or intermediate volumes using the scale on the bottom dial. -
Page 9: Pipetting
To avoid parallax errors, make sure that the volume indicator and the selected volume marking are in your direct line of vision. at close range you may find it helps to close one eye. 8 - PIPettIng aspirating - press the push-button to the first stop (1), - immerse the capillary 2 mm into the liquid,... -
Page 10: Glp Features
- Colour coded push-button blue for standard MiCroMan, red for autoclavable MiCroMan. - Colour-coded magnifier with volume range. - Gilson certificate of conformity according to iSo8655. - MiCroMan and CP are CE iVD labeled. 10 - trouBLeshootIng You may be able to identify and to correct the problem by reference to the following table. -
Page 11: Cleaning And Decontamination
Change the capillary and piston. difficult to set the volume: This suggests that the pipette is damaged internally; in which case you should contact your Gilson representative. If the problem persists... Contact your Gilson representative. 11 - cLeanIng and decontamInatIon... - Page 12 The pipette should be cleaned before it is decontami- nated. Full details of recommended decontamination procedures for Gilson pipettes are available from your supplier. Whatever other decontaminant you use, check with the supplier of the decontaminant that it is com-...
- Page 13 Immersible Parts The following components only can be immersed in a decontaminant solution: clamp assembly, return spring and capillary-holder (shaft). 1) Unscrew the capillary-holder (shaft). 2) remove the clamp assembly and return spring from the shaft. 3) Set aside the body (handle) in a dry and secure location. 4) immerse the components in the decontaminant solu- tion or wipe them according the instructions given by the manufacturer or supplier of the decontaminant.
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Page 14: Specifications
12 - sPecIFIcatIons MiCroMan is a high quality pipette that offers excellent accuracy and precision. The figures given in the “Gilson Maximum Permissible Errors” table were obtained using Gilson CPs. These figures are only guaranteed by using genuine Gilson CPs. - Page 15 Permissible errors Maximum Permissible Errors Model Volume Gilson ISO 8655 (Reference) (µL) systematic Random systematic Random error (µL) error (µL) error (µL) error (µL) ± 0.09 0.03 ± 0.2 0.1 (F148501) ± 0.10 0.03 ± 0.2 0.1 Max.
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Page 16: Warranty
Gilson or its designates. Gilson’s sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to, at Gilson’s sole option, repair or replacement of any defective components of pipettes or refund of the purchase price paid for such pipettes. -
Page 17: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
The company, gILson s.a.s. 19, avenue des Entrepreneurs BP. 145 - 95400 Villiers-le-Bel (France) Tel.: +33(0) 1 34 29 50 00 Fax: +33(0) 1 34 29 50 20 www.gilson.com Hereby certifies on its sole responsibility that the products listed below: mIcroman®... - Page 18 notes...
- Page 20 LT801502/E - ©2011 Gilson SAS All rights reserved December 2011 English Printed in France Specifications subject to change without notifications - errors omitted. www.gilson.com sales@gilson.com service@gilson.com training@gilson.com gilson, Inc. World headquarters 3000 Parmenter Street P.O. Box 620027 Middleton, WI 53562-0027, USA...