Vitlab Micropipette Manual page 5

2.4 Visual examination for damage or leakage
Housing and tip ejector
Piston
Seal
For multichannel pipettes:
V- resp. O-rings damaged?
Possible errors and the resulting measures
(For other measures and more troubleshooting advice, please check the operating manual)
Error
Pipette tip is no longer
tight
Device is stiff and / or
leaking
V- resp. O-rings damaged
► General damage?
►
Scratches or soilings on the surface?
►
Scratches or soilings on the surface?
►
Scratches on the surface? Deformation?
Visual damage?
►
Enter results in the test record
Possible cause
Scratches on the pipette shaft
tip
Seal / Piston soiled or damaged
Mechanical damage
Wear
Measures
►
Obtain spare parts
(see operating manual)
► Obtain spare parts
(see operating manual)
► Replace V- resp. O-rings
(see operating manual)
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