Intensive Cleaning - VITLAB piccolo 1 Mode D'emploi

2. Rinse the dispenser by repeated dispensing movements. Place a
suitable vessel below the discharge tube.
3. Completely empty the instrument by repeated dispensing movements,
as described in chapter 8.1.
4. Mount the dispenser on a bottle filled with distilled water and rinse
it by repeated dispensing movements. Than empty the instrument as
described in chapter 8.1.

8.3. Intensive cleaning

Intensive cleaning must be preceded by a standard cleaning. This
procedure must be followed if the piston is difficult to move. For this
purpose, the dispenser must be partially disassembled.
Warning!
Before disassembling, always perform the standard cleaning proce-
dure. To prevent injury from chemicals, always wear eye protection,
protective clothing and protective gloves. Avoid splashing of reagent.
1. Pull off the intake tube (11) and clean it with a soft bottle brush.
Replace if necessary, especially if cracked or worn.
2. Use a small screw drives to gently pry between the securing ring slot
(3) and valve head (8) and carefully push up the securing ring (3).
3. Disassemble outer sleeve (2) by pressing down operating knob (4) and
pulling the securing ring (3) simultaneously.
4. Remove the operating knob (4) with the piston (5) and the "Lifting
spring".
5. Clean the piston and the cylinder with a soft bottle brush and rinse
with water.
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