G.2 Recommended Equipment Decontamination Methods
The following table lists the proper decontamination procedures for returning
Matrix Electronic pipettes to Thermo Fisher Scientific for service. Contact
customer service at 800-345-0206 (US) or +44(0) 161 486 2112 (Europe)
for a current equipment decontamination verification form.
Product/Component
Multichannel Pipettes
Pipette Exterior
Piston/Cylinder Assembly
Tip Manifold
Battery
Power Supply
Pipette Exterior
Single Channel Electronic Pipettes
Pipette w/Battery Removed
Lower cylinder
Piston (do not remove)
Power Supply
WARNING: Do not expose batteries to temperatures above 60 °C.
Heat at
65 °C/
70%/30%
10 Hr.
IPA/Water
YES
Wipe
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
Wipe
NO
Wipe
NO
Wipe
YES
Wipe
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
Wipe
Technical Service
10%
Ethylene
Bleach
Oxide
Wipe
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
Wipe
NO
Wipe
YES
YES
YES
NO
YES
NO
NO
Autoclave
121 °C/
15 min.
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
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