Eppendorf Easypet 3 - Manual (Page 28)

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Troubleshooting
Easypet
® 3
English (EN)
7 Troubleshooting
7.1 General errors
Symptom/message Cause Remedy
Liquid drips out of the
pipette. • Pipette adapter and/or
membrane filter inserted
incorrectly.

Remove the pipette adapter
and membrane filter and
reinsert them.
• Pipette not inserted far
enough.

Continue to carefully insert
the pipette.
• Pipette adapter damaged.

Replace pipette adapter.
• Pipette damaged.

Replace pipette.
• Seal damaged.

Replace seal.
• Liquid column too high.
• Speed too low.

Slowly press the aspirating
button down further.
Aspiration capacity
reduced. • Membrane filter wetted.

Replace membrane filter.
No functional period
despite fully charged
battery. • Battery is too old.

Replace battery.
Pipette loose. • Pipette adapter damaged.

Replace pipette adapter.
Bubble formation in
the pipette during
liquid aspiration. • Too high speed.

The aspirating button may
only be pressed lightly.
• Too high speed.

The aspirating button may
only be pressed lightly.
Rechargeable battery
will not charge. • Rechargeable battery is
charged.

Disconnect the mains/power
supply device.

Only charge the
rechargeable battery if the
status display is blinking.