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5 Maintenance

Eppendorf Research® plus — Operating manual

5 Maintenanc e

• All single and multi-channel lower parts are wear parts. Clean them after contamination, use

of aggressive chemicals and/or heavy stress. If the lower parts are worn or damaged, replace

the respective parts.

• Faulty dispensing results are sometimes due to lack of maintenance.

5.1 Cleaning

Remove any contamination on the outside of the Research plus as follows:

 Wet a cloth with a mild cleaning fluid and water and remove the contamination.

 To remove heavy contamination resulting from liquid penetration, disassemble the lower part

of the pipette (see Research plus disassembly and assembly on p. 17) and clean it with

demineralized water.

Relubricate the piston sealing rings after contamination, use of aggressive chemicals and/or

heavy stress. Remove the old grease before relubricating.

Only use the grease specified in the ordering information (see the enclosed CD).

NOTICE!

NOTICE! Aggressive substances can damage the pipette, pipette tips and the

accessories.

 Check for material compatibility before using organic solvents and aggressive

chemicals.

 Follow the cleaning instructions.

NOTICE!

NOTICE! Damage to device from unsuitable cleaning fluids or sharp or pointed

objects

Unsuitable cleaning fluids can damage the surfaces and printing.

 Never use corrosive cleaning fluids, strong solvents or abrasive polishes.

 Note the information on chemical resistance (see the Research plus CD).

 Do not use acetone to clean the Research plus.

 Do not use sharp objects to clean the Research plus.

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