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- Page 1 User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION | 3 Parts Checklist | 3 Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Compliance | 3 Description | 4 Specifications | 4 SETTING THE VOLUME | 6 PIPETTING | 6 Fitting the Tips | 6 Pre-Wetting the Tips | 8 Aspirating | 8 Dispensing | 8 Guidelines for Good Pipetting | 9... -
Page 3: Introduction
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION PIPETMAN®, recognized as the pipetting standard, is a fully adjustable, air-displacement pipette that uses disposable tips. PIPETMAN combines legendary accuracy, precision, and durability with easy pipetting and handling. PIPETMAN pipettes come in a large range of volumes with reduced pipetting forces for hours of comfortable pipetting. Eight single channel models cover a volume range from 0.2 µL to 10 mL. -
Page 4: Description
PIPETMAN® DIAMOND Tips. These values are guaranteed only when genuine PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips are used. Each pipette is inspected and validated by qualified technicians in accordance with the Gilson Quality System. Gilson declares that its manufactured pipettes comply with the requirements of the ISO 8655 standard by type testing. - Page 5 **P10 model can be used up to 0.5 μL with a precise pipetting technique. ***P5000 and P10mL do not have tip ejectors. Gilson maximum permissible errors are guaranteed only when PIPETMAN® pipettes are used with the recommended PIPETMAN® DIAMOND Tips. PIPETMAN®...
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Page 6: Setting The Volume
Chapter 2 SETTING THE VOLUME The volume of liquid to be aspirated is set using the volume display. The dial colors are either black or red to indicate the position of the decimal point, depending on the model (refer to Figure 3). The volume is set by turning the thumbwheel or the push button (refer to Figure 4). - Page 7 Gently twist the extension. Pull it away from the pipette. Multichannel models PIPETMAN® DIAMOND Tips are best fitted with the ROCKY RACK technique, invented by Gilson, available only in our TIPACK and TOWERPACK. PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tip Compatibility for multichannel models...
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Page 8: Pre-Wetting The Tips
Ejector Spacer for PIPETMAN® 10 µL Multichannel Models According to the tip used, D10 or DL10, you may have to exchange the ejector spacer. The broad one is dedicated to D10, and the small one is dedicated to DL10. ● Ejector Remove the tip ejector, keeping both ejector locks depressed. -
Page 9: Guidelines For Good Pipetting
Guidelines for Good Pipetting Make sure that you operate the push button slowly and smoothly. When aspirating, keep the tip at a constant depth below the surface of the liquid (refer to the table below). IMMERSION DEPTH AND WAIT TIME IMMERSION WAIT TIME MODEL... -
Page 10: Accessories
Chapter 4 ACCESSORIES To make pipetting more comfortable and more convenient, Gilson has developed several accessories: DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Plastic ejector P2/P10 with adapter F107027 Plastic ejector P20 F107028 Plastic ejector P100 F107029 Plastic ejector P200 F107030 Plastic ejector P1000... - Page 11 For P5000 and P10mL models, disposable filters maintain the pipette’s original accuracy and precision by creating an efficient barrier to aerosols or corrosive vapours such as acids which could damage mechanical parts. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Bag of 10 Filters for F161280 P5000/P10mL Bag of 100 Filters for...
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
You may download the Two Minute Inspection Poster from the Gilson website (www.gilson.com). The poster NOTE describes how to perform a quick diagnosis of your pipette. Before returning any pipette to your local Gilson Service Center, ensure that it is completely free of WARNING chemical, biological, or radioactive contamination (refer to... -
Page 13: Leak Test
Routine maintenance will help keep your pipette in good condition, ensuring a continued high level of performance. Gilson recommends maintenance and calibration at least annually, more frequently as needed, depending on use. The instructions provided below detail how to perform some basic maintenance yourself. Please contact your local... - Page 14 After replacing any parts, you should verify the performance of your pipette following the verification procedure NOTICE available on the Gilson website (www.gilson.com). If the pipette needs to be readjusted, please contact your local Gilson Service Center. Changing the Tip Ejector for Single Channel Models To remove: Push the ejection button.
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Page 15: Maintenance For Multichannel Models
Because the models P2 and P10 contain miniaturized parts, it is best not to disassemble these pipettes yourself. Please contact your local Gilson Service Center. The dimensions of the O-ring vary depending on the model of pipette. -
Page 16: Cleaning And Decontamination
However, because the models P2 and P10 contain miniaturized parts, it is best not to disassemble these pipettes yourself. Please contact your local Gilson Service Center. You can refer to the decontamination procedure available on the Gilson website (www.gilson.com). NOTICE Liquid must never enter the upper part (handle) of any pipette. -
Page 17: Chemical Decontamination L
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 to verify that it is compatible with stainless steel and the plastics used in the construction of the pipette: PA (Polyamide), PBT (Polybutylene Terephtalate), PC (Polycarbonate), PC/PBT (Polycarbonate/ Polybutylene Terephtalate), POM (Polyoxymethylene), PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride), or PP (Polypropylene). -
Page 18: Spare Parts
Chapter 8 SPARE PARTS Service Kit 1 level includes: ● 3 piston seals* or seal guides ● 3 O-rings* ● 1 tip holder Service Kit 2 level includes: ● 1 push button ● 1 connecting nut ● Stainless steel tip ejector ●... - Page 19 Single Channel Models Multichannel Models P2 (F144054M) AND P10 (F144055M) Tip ejector Tip ejector P/N FOR (12 channels) (8 channels) Ejector lock LABEL DESCRIPTION P/N FOR P10 C+D+E Service Kit 1st level F144501 FA07001 A+B+F1 to F4 Service Kit 2nd level F1619702 F1619712 Seal Guide + O-ring...
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Page 20: 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 option, repair or replacement of any defective components of pipettes or refund of the purchase price paid for such pipettes. - Page 21 LT801122/I | ©2023 Gilson, Inc. All rights reserved.
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