Eppendorf Easypet - Manual (Page 15)

Eppendorf Easypet® — Operating manual
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6.4 Cleaning the pipette clamp
The parts of the pipette clamp can be replaced or cleaned as follows.
Requirement
Easypet is disassembled (see p. 15).
1. Replace the part if necessary.
2. Clean the part if necessary. Autoclave the aspirating cone and the pipette adapter at 121°C,
1 bar overpressure for 20 min if necessary. Then allow to dry at room temperature.
Aspirating cone
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Can be wiped with a moist cloth
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Can be disinfected with alcohol (ethanol,
propanol) or with a disinfectant containing
alcohol
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Can be steam autoclaved multiple times
Pipette adapter
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Can be rinsed with demineralized water
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Can be steam autoclaved multiple times
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Can be replaced
Membrane filter
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Can be steam autoclaved once
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Dispose of if contaminated
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Cannot be cleaned
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Can be replaced
Sealing
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Can be replaced
Hint!
Alternatively, you can also use a membrane filter with a pore size of 0.2 μm, for
example, type Minisart SRP from Sartorius stedim.