Package; Trouble Shooting - Thermo Electron FINNPIPETTE COLOUR MULTICHANNELS Guide D'utilisation

ENGLISH
The FINNPIPETTE COLOUR MULTICHANNELS are shipped
in a custom made, cardboard package.
The package contains the following items:
1. FINNPIPETTE MCP
2. Instruction Manual
3. Tube of Grease
4. Service tool
5. Samples of Tips
The following table is a guide to possible problems and
their solutions.
Fault
Leakage
Inaccurate
dispensing
Inaccurate
dispensing
with certain
liquids
CAUTION!
The Finnpipette is designed to allow easy in-lab
service. If you would prefer to have us or your
local representative service your pipette, please
make sure that the pipette has been
decontaminated before you send it to us.
Please note that the postal authorities in your
country may prohibit or restrict the shipment of
contaminated material by mail.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Possible reason
Tip incorrectly
attached
Foreign bodies
between tips and
tip cones
Foreign bodies
between O-rings
and pistons
Insufficient amount of
grease on pistons and
O-rings
O-rings damaged
Incorrect operation
Tips incorrectly
attached
Calibration altered:
e.g. caused by
misuse
Unsuitable
calibration. Many
high viscosity
liquids require
recalibration
Solution
Attach firmly
Clean tip cones
thoroughly and
attach new tips
Clean and grease
O-rings and the
pistons in the
cylinders.
Use grease
Grease accordingly
Change the O-rings
Follow instructions
carefully
Attach firmly
Recalibrate
according to
instructions
Recalibrate with the
liquids in question
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