====== Inserting Pipette into Pipette Holder ======

1) Disassemble the O-ring compression subassembly from the pipette support subassembly.

2) Insert the pipette through the support subassembly, and through the O-ring.

3) Lightly tighten the outside nut to clamp the pipette without crushing it.

4) Begin screwing the O-ring compression subassembly into the pipette support subassembly.  See the two figures below showing the uncompressed O-ring.

[{{ uncompressed1.jpg?direct&400 |O-ring Uncompressed}}]

[{{ uncompressed2.jpg?direct&400 |O-ring Uncompressed}}]

5) Gently tighten the assembly until the O-ring is compressed around the pipette shaft. Be careful not to over-tighten.  See the two figures below.

[{{ compressed1.jpg?direct&400 |Compressed O-ring}}]

[{{ compressed2.jpg?direct&400 |Compressed O-ring}}]

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