Gilson guide to pipetting - Emidio Albertini

5.2
Repair in the lab or return for service?
Problem• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
The pipette is more than one year old and
records show that it has not been serviced
within the past 12 months
Problem• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
For models other than P2, U2, P10 and U10,
you have identified damage to the push-button,
connecting nut, piston seal, O’ring, tip holder or tip
ejector
Problem• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
For all other damage, and for Models
P2 and P10
Solution
Perform a Two-minute Inspection (see
page 38). If you cannot service the
pipette yourself, return it to your Gilson
representative for service.
Solution
Spare parts may be ordered from your
Gilson representative. These parts may
be changed in the laboratory with
no effect on the performance of your
pipette.
Solution
Good routine maintenance
helps prevent costly repairs.
Return the pipette for service.
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