Operation Manual

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NOTE: Please make sure that the pipette has
been decontaminated before you send it to us
or your local representative. Please advise if any
hazardous material has been used with your
pipette.
NOTE: The use of the tip cone filters may prolong
the service interval. Change the filters regularly.
NOTE: It is recommended to always use gloves
when cleaning the pipette.
10.1. Daily cleaning of the outer
surface of the pipette
Your Proline®Plus pipette should be checked every
day for cleanliness. To clean and decontaminate
the outer surface of your pipette use ethanol
(70%), isopropanol (60%) or a mild detergent and
a soft lint-free cloth.
Gently clean the surface of the pipette with
moistened cloth and wipe dry. Pay special
attention to the tip cone. Change the tip cone
filter if needed (Chapter 7.3.)
10.2. Cleaning and the lower part
of the pipette
If your pipette is in daily use it is recommended
to clean/decontaminate and grease the pipette
every three months. It is recommended to send
the multichannel pipettes to your local Sartorius
service representative for cleaning and greasing.
To clean and decontaminate the lower parts of
the single channel pipette, follow these steps:
Disassembling and cleaning
(see the pictures under the cover page):
1. Eject the tip cone filter (if fitted, Chapter 7.3.)
2. Unscrew the tip ejector collar (1)
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Pipettes < 2000 µl:
Unscrew the tip cone holder (2)
counterclockwise and carefully remove it
with the tip cone (3).
Pipettes 2000, 5000, 10 ml:
Unscrew the tip cone cylinder (3)
counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Clean the tip ejector collar, the tip cone
holder, the tip cone (cylinder) and the piston
(4) with ethanol (70%), isopropanol (60%) or