2 - SpEcIfIcatIonS Pipetman F 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 Diamond Tips’. These figures are only guaranteed using genuine Gilson Diamond Tips.
PIPETMAN ® 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 adjustement is carried out under strictly defined and monitored conditions (ISO 8655-6): •...
ENGLISH dispensing • Place the end of the tip against the inside wall of the vessel at an angle of 10 to 40 degrees. Press the push-button smoothly to the first stop (Fig. C). Wait one second. Press the push-button to the second stop to expel any residual liquid from the tip (Fig.
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(ex. 0.) can be noted on the self-adhesive labels Figure 4 supplied (Figure 4). Liquids of high density, vapor pressure, or viscosity are best pipetted by the Gilson Microman positive ® displacement pipette.
6 - GILSon dIamond tIpS ® Gilson Diamond Tips are made to the highest specifications, strict quality control is maintained throughout the manufacturing process. Diamond Tips are used to calibrate Pipetman F, therefore for optimum performance, you are strongly advised to use Gilson's Diamond Tips with your Pipetman F.
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0.1 MPa. diamond filter tips Filter tips are used when sample-to-sample, sample-to-pipette, or sample-to-operator con- tamination must be avoided. Gilson's sterilized Diamond Filter Tips are certified free of detect-able RNase, DNase, DNA, RNA, and protease. Pipette Diamond Tips Type...
- Press and release the push-button slowly and smoothly. - Never turn the pipette upside down. - Never lay the pipette on its side when there is liquid in the tip. Use a dedicated stand or hanger: Gilson Carrousel , Trio , or Single ™ ™...
PIPETMAN ® 8 - trouBLESHootInG If there is a leak or the pipette is not accurate, check for the following: • The connecting nut is loose. Tighten the connecting nut. • The tip-holder is cracked or scored. Remove the tip ejector and inspect the tip- holder.
The outside of the Pipetman F can be cleaned using a cloth dampened with isopropanol. If a problem continues after carrying out the above steps, contact your Gilson representative. Before returning a pipette, please en- sure that it is completely free of any chemical, biological, or radioactive contamination.
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