Autoclaving; Trouble Shooting Guide - LABBOX EASY 40 Xpert User Manual

7.6 AUTOCLAVING

Fab pipe e is completely autoclavable at 1 bar pressure and 121°
C temperature for 20 minutes exposure me.
AUTOCLAVING INSTRUCTIONS
Keep digital counter in unlock posi on.
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Do not dis-assemble the pipe e for autoclaving.
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A er autoclaving, allow the pipe e to completely cool and fully
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dry for a minimum of four (4) hours.
If the pipe e is autoclaved frequently, the piston and springs should
be greased with supplied lubricant along with each pipe e to
maintain smooth movement.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Problem area
Pipette is leaking
Pipette does not
aspirate the
solution
Pipette is
inaccurate
Inaccurate
dispensing with
certain liquids
Possible Cause
Worn o-ring or seal
Foreign particles between tip
and tip cone
Foreign particles between
piston and seal
Worn o-ring or seal
Tip cone is loose
Piston is damaged
(Chemically or mechanically)
Damaged tip cone
Improper assembly
Tip cone is loose
Tip incorrectly attached
Calibration altered
Calibration not suitable for
particular liquid
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Solution
Replace worn parts
Clean tip cone, attach
new tip
Clean seal and piston
Replace worn parts
Tighten tip cone
Return pipette to
authorised distributor
Replace the tip cone
See "Maintenance"
section
Tighten tip cone
Attach firmly
Recalibrate according to
instructions
Recalibrate with the
liquid in question