Trouble Shooting - Thermo Scientific Finnpipette F3 Guide D'utilisation

The table below lists possible problems and their solutions.
Defect Possible reason
Leakage Tip incorrectly attached
Foreign particlesbetween tip and
tip cone
Foreign particles between the
piston, the O-ring and the cylinder
Insufficient amount of grease on
cylinder and O-ring
O-ring damaged
Incorrect operation
Inaccurate
dispensing Tip incorrectly attached
Calibration altered: caused by
misuse, for example
Tip cone loose
Unsuitable calibration
Inaccurate
High viscosity liquids may require
dispensing with
recalibration
certain liquids
CAUTION!
The Finnpipette is designed to allow easy in-lab service. If you would prefer to
have us or your local representative service your pipette, please make sure that
the pipette has been decontaminated before you send it to us.
Please note that the postal authorities in your country may prohibit or restrict the
shipment of contaminated material by mail.

Trouble shooting

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Solution
Attach firmly
Clean tip cones attach new tips
Clean and grease O-ring and
cylinder.
Grease accordingly
Change the O-ring
Follow instructions carefully
Attach firmly
Recalibrate according to
instructions
Tighten the tip cone with the
service tool.
Recalibrate with the liquids
in question