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  • Page 1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION | 3 Parts Checklist | 4 GLP Features | 4 Description | 4 Specifications | 5 SETTING THE VOLUME | 6 Simple Ratchet | 6 3-Position Locking System | 6 PIPETTING | 7 Fitting the Tip Ejector Adapter | 7 Fitting the Tips | 8 Pre-Wetting the Tips | 8 Aspirating | 9...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    MyPIPETMAN® is an air displacement pipette that uses disposable pipette tips. This pipette, depending on the version selected, is customizable to your needs while guaranteeing the Gilson quality standards. It offers both technical and personalization options for optimal use in various workflows.
  • Page 4: Parts Checklist

    Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Compliance The serial number is engraved on the body of the pipette. It provides unique identification of your pipette and the manufacturing date. YEAR CODE MONTH CODE MyPIPETMAN Select and January 2022 MyPIPETMAN Enterprise serial February 2023 number type:...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    MyPIPETMAN is a high-quality pipette that has excellent accuracy and precision, especially when used with PIPETMAN® DIAMOND Tips. The data given in the “Gilson Maximum Permissible Errors” table below was obtained using PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips. These values are guaranteed only when genuine PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips are used.
  • Page 6: Setting The Volume

    Chapter 2 SETTING THE VOLUME The volume of liquid to be aspirated is set using the volume display. The dials are colored either black or red to indicate the position of the decimal point, depending on the model (refer to Figure 4 below). Volume selection differs according to your configuration.
  • Page 7: Pipetting

    Chapter 3 PIPETTING Fitting the Tip Ejector Adapter Single Channel Models For P2 and P10 pipettes equipped with a stainless-steel tip ejector, a dual-position adapter is required to fit and eject DL10 tips (long tips) and D10 tips (short tips). To fit the adapter for short and long tips (refer to Figure 7): Pull the adapter down from the stainless steel tip ejector.
  • Page 8: Fitting The Tips

    Filters are not autoclavable and must be disposed of after use. Multichannel Models PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips: TIPACK AND TOWERPACK PIPETMAN DIAMOND tips are best fitted with the ROCKY RACK technique, invented by Gilson, available only in our TIPACK and TOWERPACK. PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tip...
  • Page 9: Aspirating

    Aspirating Press the push button to the first stop (this corresponds to the set volume of liquid). Hold the pipette vertically and immerse the tip in the liquid (refer to Guidelines for Good Pipetting). Release the push button slowly and smoothly to the top position to aspirate the set volume of liquid. Wait one second (refer to Guidelines for Good Pipetting) and then withdraw the pipette tip from...
  • Page 10: Guidelines For Good Pipetting

    (refer to the ISO 8655-2 standard for conditions of use). MyPIPETMAN should be held in the vertical position. For detailed information about pipetting techniques, NOTICE refer to the Gilson Guide to Pipetting available on the Gilson website (www.gilson.com). PIPETTING MyPIPETMAN®...
  • Page 11: Accessories

    Chapter 4 ACCESSORIES To make pipetting more comfortable and more secure, Gilson has developed several accessories to assist in your pipetting workflows. TRIO™ CARROUSEL™ SINGLE™ Universal Description Part Number Multichannel Stand CARROUSEL pipette Stand (7 pipettes) F161401 TRIO Pipette Stand (3 pipettes)
  • Page 12: Mypipetman Accessories For Extra Personalization

    MyPIPETMAN Accessories for Extra Personalization For identification, extra personalization, or more convenient use, an offer of complementary accessories is available for use with MyPIPETMAN. COLORED WINDOWS Model Part Number Window 3digit Dark Blue MyPIPETMAN FP070101 Window 3digit White MyPIPETMAN FP070102 Window 3digit Blue MyPIPETMAN FP070103 Window 3digit Red MyPIPETMAN...
  • Page 13 TIP HOLDERS Model Part Number Tip Holder Dark Blue P2 MyPIPETMAN FP070231 Tip Holder White P2 MyPIPETMAN FP070232 Tip Holder Dark Blue P10 MyPIPETMAN FP070241 Tip Holder White P10 MyPIPETMAN FP070242 Tip Holder Dark Blue P20 MyPIPETMAN FP070251 Tip Holder White P20 MyPIPETMAN FP070252 Tip Holder Dark Blue P100 MyPIPETMAN FP070261...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    You may download the Two Minute Inspection Poster LT800520 from the Gilson website NOTE (www.gilson.com), which shows how to perform a quick diagnosis of your pipette. Before returning any pipette to your local Gilson Service Center, ensure that it is completely CLEANING AND free of chemical, biological, or radioactive contamination (refer to WARNING DECONTAMINATION).
  • Page 15: Leak Test

    CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION MyPIPETMAN pipettes are fully autoclavable without disassembly for maximum convenience as well as protection from contamination. You may refer to the decontamination procedure available on www.gilson.com. NOTICE Liquid must never enter any pipette’s upper part (handle). Cleaning for Single Channel Models The pipette must be cleaned, as described below, before it is decontaminated.
  • Page 16: Cleaning For Multichannel Models

    Internal Only the following components can be immersed in a cleaning solution: connecting nut, tip ejector, tip holder, piston assembly, seal, and O-ring. Disassemble the pipette (refer to MAINTENANCE). Set aside the upper part in a clean, dry place. Clean the individual components of the lower part of the pipette using an ultrasonic bath (20 minutes at 50°C) or with a soft-cloth and brushes.
  • Page 17: Chemical Decontamination

    Chemical Decontamination You may choose to decontaminate your pipette chemically in accordance with your own procedures. Whatever decontaminant you use, check with the supplier of the decontaminant that it is compatible with stainless steel and the plastics used in the construction of the pipette: PA (Polyamide), PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate), PC (Polycarbonate), PC/PBT (Polycarbonate/ Polybutylene Terephthalate), POM (Polyoxymethylene), PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride), PP (Polypropylene), PPA (Polyphthalamide), or PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide).
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    NOTICE maintenance yourself. Please contact your local Gilson service provider (Click here to find your local Gilson representative) to have Gilson provide maintenance and calibration for you or to ask any service-related questions. Maintenance is limited to: ● Cleaning or decontamination (refer to...
  • Page 19: Servicing The Piston Assembly

    You may remove the piston assembly for cleaning purposes only. If the piston assembly is changed, the pipette must be adjusted and calibrated at an authorized Gilson Service Center. As models P2 and P10 contain miniaturized parts, it is best not to disassemble these pipettes NOTE yourself.
  • Page 20: Spare Parts

    Window 3digit Red MyPIPETMAN FP070104 Window 3digit Yellow MyPIPETMAN FP070105 Window 3digit Green MyPIPETMAN FP070106 Lubricant Tube for PIPETMAN (1g) 5440011070 For pipette service and maintenance, or for extra spare parts, please contact your NOTICE local Gilson Service provider. SPARE PARTS MyPIPETMAN®...
  • Page 21: Warranty

    (including seal and O-rings). 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 option, repair or replacement of any defective components of pipettes or refund of the purchase price paid for such pipettes.
  • Page 22 Specifications subject to change without notification — errors excepted. Specifications subject to change without notification — errors excepted. www.gilson.com/contactus www.gilson.com/contactus LT801622/C LT801622/D | ©2022 Gilson, Inc. All rights reserved. | ©2022 Gilson, Inc. All rights reserved.

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