Pipette maintenance

(1) Short-term maintenance of pipette

When you start working every day, check the pipette for dust and dirt, especially the nozzle part. It is recommended to clean it with 70% ethanol.

(2) Long-term maintenance of pipette

If the pipette needs to be used every day, it is recommended to clean and calibrate it every three months.

(3) Pipette Clean the pipette: (operate as follows)

(1). Disassemble the pipette according to the instructions.

(2). Check and wipe off dust and smudges.

(3). Can only be wiped with 70% ethanol. The nozzle joint and ejector can be soaked in ethanol overnight.

(4). The piston, O-ring and spring are coated with silicone oil.

(5). Install and restore the pipette.

Note: The cleaned pipette needs to be calibrated.

(4) High temperature and high pressure sterilization of pipette

To disinfect the nozzles and pipettes, please follow the instructions below

(1) After the nozzle is at a high temperature and pressure of 121 degrees for 20 minutes, install it in a room temperature or an oven, and use it after the water vapor evaporates.

(2). The nozzle joints of the entire Focus and Digital pipettes, Freshman and color pipettes, and the nozzle joints of electronic pipettes are also sterilized under the conditions of 121 degrees high temperature and high pressure for 20 minutes.

(3). The sterilized pipette must be placed at room temperature for two hours before use.

(4). The sterilized pipette needs to be calibrated before use