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  • Page 1 FIXED User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION | 3 SPECIFICATIONS | 4 PIPETTING | 6 Aspirate | 6 Dispense | 6 Pre-Rinse | 7 User Adjustment | 7 ASSOCIATED TIPS | 9 RECOMMENDATIONS | 11 TROUBLESHOOTING | 12 SPARE PARTS | 14 WARRANTY | 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS PIPETMAN®...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    A special calibration key is provided. The nominal volume of each model is shown on the small label on the push button. Figure 2 PIPETMAN Fixed is in Push Button accordance with ISO 8655 Top View Standard. PIPETMAN® FIXED USER’S GUIDE...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Chapter 2 SpECIFICATIONS Maximum Permissible Errors PIPETMAN Fixed is a high quality pipette that offers excellent accuracy and precision. The figures given in the “Gilson Maximum Permissible Errors” table were obtained using “PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips”. These figures are only guaranteed using genuine PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips.
  • Page 5 Each pipette is inspected and validated by qualified technicians according to the Gilson Quality System. Gilson declares that its manufactured pipettes comply with the requirements of the ISO 8655 Standard, by type testing. The adjustment is carried out under strictly defined and monitored conditions (ISO 8655-6): ●...

  • Page 6: Pipetting

    Chapter 3 pIpETTINg Place a tip on the tip holder. Press the tip on firmly using a slight twisting motion to ensure a positive, airtight seal (refer to CHApTER 4 - ASSOCIATED TIpS, on page 9). Always fit a tip to your pIpETMAN before NOTE aspirating any liquid.

  • Page 7: Pre-Rinse

    User Adjustment PIPETMAN Fixed is factory calibrated using distilled water and very high precision balances. The nominal value of the PIPETMAN Fixed may be slightly adjusted to compensate for liquids of different density or viscosity. Adjustments of the factory...
  • Page 8 Be sure to change tips between volume setting adjustments and to pre-rinse each new tip. When the PIPETMAN Fixed is readjusted to compensate for a particular solution, the original setting (ex. 0.2) can be noted on...

  • Page 9: Associated Tips

    PIPETMAN® DIAMOND Tips are made to the highest specifications and strict quality control is maintained throughout the manufacturing process. These tips are used to calibrate PIPETMAN Fixed, therefore for optimum performance we recommend using PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips with your PIPETMAN Fixed.
  • Page 10 PIPETMAN DIAMOND Filter Tips Filter tips are used when sample-to-sample, sample-to-pipette, or sample-to-operator contamination must be avoided. Gilson's sterilized PIPETMAN DIAMOND Filter Tips are certified free of detectable RNase, DNase, DNA, RNA, and protease. PIPETTE PIPETMAN DIAMOND TIPS TYPE F2 to F100...

  • Page 11: Recommendations

    ● When aspirating, keep the tip at a constant depth below the surface of the liquid. ● PIPETMAN Fixed should be held in the vertical position. ● Change the tip before aspirating a different liquid, sample or reagent.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    ● When pipetting liquids with temperatures different 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...
  • Page 13 Aspirate the sample more slowly. If the bubble appears a second time, replace the tip. The outside of the PIPETMAN Fixed can be cleaned using a cloth dampened with isopropanol. If a problem continues after carrying out the above steps, contact your Gilson representative.

  • Page 14: Spare Parts

    Chapter 7 SpARE pARTS Contact your gilson NOTE representative to order spare parts. PART NUMBER F2 TO F25 TO F250 TO ITEM F200 F5000 F100 F1000 Piston assembly F123845 F144611 F123846 F123847 F123848 Seal & O-ring (5 sets) F144863 F144864...

  • Page 15: Warranty

    This warranty shall also be void in the event pipettes are altered or modified by any party other than Gilson or its designates. Gilson’s sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to, at Gilson’s sole...
  • Page 16 LT801118/N | ©08/2017 Gilson, Inc. All rights reserved.

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