Eppendorf epT.I.P.S. Version A - Manual (Page 10)

epT.I.P.S.® — Instructions for use
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2. General certificates of conformity such as:
– Certificate of conformity for products in the PCR clean purity grade
– Certificate of conformity for verifying metal trace concentrations
– Certificate of conformity on the absence of surface active additives
– Certificate of conformity for HEPA classification of ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. filter tips
3. Quality management and ISO certificates which verify conformity to ISO
All certificates can be downloaded from our homepage www.eppendorf.com/certificates.
10 Troubleshooting
10 Troubleshooting
10.1 General errors
Other possible reasons for faults associated with overall operation are described in the operating
instructions for the device being used.
These brief instructions for use do not replace the operating instructions for the individual
devices.
Symptom/
message
Cause Remedy
Drops form on the
inner wall of the
epT.I.P.S. pipette
tip.
Inner wall has not been uniformly
prewet.
 Use new epT.I.P.S. pipette tip
or epT.I.P.S. LoRetention
pipette tip.
Liquid is dripping
from the tip and/or
the dispensed
volume is incorrect.
The tip is loose or the pipette tip is
poorly fitted.
 Firmly attach the pipette tips.
Use epT.I.P.S. pipette tips. For
5 mL and 10 mL
ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. pipette
tips, work without a protection
filter in the pipette.
Pipetted too quickly.  Move the control button slowly.
The tip is withdrawn from the liquid
too quickly.
 Slowly remove the tip from the
liquid with a time delay (approx.
3 seconds).
CAUTION!
CAUTION! Poor safety due to incorrect accessories and spare parts.
The use of accessories and spare parts other than those recommended by Eppendorf
may impair the safety, function and precision of the device. Eppendorf cannot be held
liable or accept any liability for damage resulting from the use of incorrect or
non-recommended accessories and spare parts or from the improper use of such
equipment.
 Only use accessories and original spare parts recommended by Eppendorf.