User’s GuideENTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION | 4Parts Checklist | 4
GLP Features | 4Description | 5
Component Description | 6
Technical Information | 6

OPERATION | 7
Operating Conditions | 7
Charging MACROMAN | 7
Using MACROMAN | 8

MAINTENANCE & CLEANING | 10
Safety and User Precautions | 10
Replacing the Battery | 10
Replacing the Filter | 11
Cleaning | 11

TROUBLESHOOTING | 12
Troubleshooting Table | 12
Return for Repair | 13

ACCESSORIES & SPARE PARTS | 13
Accessories | 13
Spare Parts | 13EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY | 14WARRANTY | 14

MACROMANTM | USER’S GUIDE

3Chapter 1Description

MACROMANTM — designed for pipetting and dispensing of liquid — is aportable, lightweight, and ergonomic unit for use with plastic or glass
pipettes from 1 to 100 mL. Its balanced design and contoured buttons help
prevent hand fatigue even after hours of use. In addition, the speed andbattery displays make pipetting easy.
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBER

MACROMANF110120263784195

CAUTION

Please make sure to read the safety and operating instructions beforeuse. Also, when performing the pipetting function, observe all laboratory
safety guidelines including the use of protective clothing, safety goggles,and gloves when handling biological samples or chemicals.

Parts Checklist
After unpacking MACROMAN, verify that the following items were
included and are undamaged:●●

MACROMAN pipette controller, mounted with 0.45 µm hydrophobic
PTFE filter●●

User’s Guide●●

Universal power supply (with 4 adaptors)●●

Charging desk stand●●Wall-mount assembly●●

Extra filter, sterile, 0.22 µm, hydrophobic PTFEINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

1 Pipette controller

6 Aspirate trigger

2 Side stand

7 Dispense trigger

3 Filter

8 LCD

4 Pipette adaptor

9 Thumbwheel

5 Nosepiece
Figure 1
MACROMANTM side and upper views

12GLP Features
The serial number is engraved on the side, at the bottom of the handle
of MACROMAN. It provides unique identification and traceability of your
MACROMAN and the date of manufacture. Example: NH10013.
The bar code on the box provides traceability of your MACROMAN.

101110 Wall mount
11 Desk stand
12 Power supply

Figure 2
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Chapter 2

COMPONENTMATERIAL / PROPERTIES

Housing

UV-resistant resin

Nosepiece

UV-resistant resin

Thumbwheel

UV-resistant resin

Side standUV-resistant resin

SPECIFICATIONCONDITION

Pipette Adaptor

Silicone

Operating temperature+10°C to +40°C

Filter

PTFE, standard or sterile, hydrophobic membrane filter,
0.22 µm or 0.45 µm

Relative humidity

10% to 90% (no condensation)

Wall mount and Desk StandABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)

Power supply

Fluctuations not to exceed 10%

Technical InformationOPERATION
Operating Conditions

Charging MACROMAN
1.

Before using MACROMAN for the first time, insert
the proper adaptor attachment into the power
supply (Figure 3). Turn the plug clockwise to lock.

2.

Release by pushing down the button and turncounter-clockwise to release the plug.

3.

Plug the power supply into a standard
electrical source.

4.

Gently insert the power jack into thepower supply charging socket located in
the base of MACROMAN (Figure 4).

Technical Data
Flow rate<3 seconds with 0.45 µm filter for 25 mL<6 seconds with 0.45 µm filter for 50 mL

Dimensions

3.81 x 14.98 x 14.98 cm (1.5”W x 5.9”D x 5.9”H)Weight

MACROMAN: 205g

Power supply

Input voltage: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.3A
Output voltage: 5 VDC, 500 mA Center positive DC connector

Unit: Input voltage

5 VDC, 500 mA Center positive DC connector

Battery

Lithium rechargeable battery 3.7 V/ 2800 mAh

Battery charging time

≈ 6 hours

Battery discharge time> 10 hours

For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment
for recycling, please contact your local dealer from whom you originallypurchased the product or your local council. By doing so, you will help
conserve natural resources and you will ensure that your waste equipment
is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
Thank you.

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Figure 3

Insert the adaptor you need
into the power supply

Using excessive force may
damage MACROMAN.

5.

When MACROMAN is properly connected,
the battery icon will indicate the charging
status.

6.

The battery display shows between 1 to
6 bars in sequence from empty to full.
Allow the battery to charge for morethan 6 hours before using MACROMAN
for the first time. Once MACROMAN iscompletely charged, the battery icon
shows as full (solid bars). You can alsouse MACROMAN during the charging
process.

Equipment Disposal
This equipment must not be disposed of with unsorted municipalwaste. Instead, it is your responsibility to correctly dispose ofyour waste equipment by handing it over to an authorized facility
for separate collection and recycling (do not dispose the device in a fire;
do not modify the Lithium-Ion battery in any way; discharge the batterybefore disposal; dispose of the MACROMAN and the battery separately inaccordance with the laws and regulations in your area governing disposalof devices containing Lithium-Ion batteries). It is also your responsibility to
decontaminate the equipment in case of biological, chemical,
and/or radiological contamination so as to protect from health hazards thepersons involved in the disposal and recycling of equipment.

OPERATION

INTRODUCTION

Component Description

Figure 4

Plugging the power supply into
MACROMANTM

Figure 5

Battery icon

The battery icon will flash when battery is at less than 10% charged.
The battery is charged at:•15% after 1 hour•
30% after 2 hours•
61% after 4 hours
MASTER•
100% after more than 6 hours

WARNING

Ensure that you are using an original Gilson main power supply(100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) — part number F107203.
The power supply must not to be used for any other electrical equipment
except MACROMAN.
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To charge the MACROMAN, plug the desk stand into
an electrical outlet and then place MACROMAN intothe stand.
Observe the following:
When MACROMAN is properly seated, thebattery icon will indicate the charging status.

●●The battery display shows between 1 to 6 bars
in sequence from empty to full. Allow the battery
to charge fully during 6 hours before using yourMACROMAN for the first time.

Bottom view of the desk
standFigure 7

Flow rate for drip mode

1.

Immerse the pipette into the liquid.

2.

Press the Aspirate (upper) trigger until the pipette is filled just above thedesired mark.

3.

Press the Dispense (low) trigger slowly until the meniscus is exactly levelwith the desired mark.

MACROMANTM on its desk
stand

MACROMAN accommodates pipette capacities
from 1 mL to 100 mL.

Figure 10

Aspirating liquid

Using MACROMAN

Dispensing liquid

Pipettes > 2 mL: MACROMAN comes assembled

During blow-out, liquid is dispensed with the aid of the pump.

Pipettes ≤ 2 mL:

1.

Place the pipette against the wall of the vessel.
Press the Dispense (low) trigger completely.

with the adaptor set to accept larger pipettes.
1.

Loosen then remove the nosepiece.

2.

2.

Remove the pipette adaptor and then flip it sothe small hole faces down towards the pipette.

For drip mode

When you flip the pipette adaptor, it isnormal for it to be loose. Airtightness ismaintained.

Figure 8

Rotate the pipette adaptor
to accommodate different
types of pipettes

3.

Reattach the nosepiece.

4.

Once the adaptor is set for your desired pipette size, carefully insert
the pipette into the nosepiece, providing a secure fit.

Setting the Flow Rate
●●

●●

8

Set thumbwheel all the way to the left: speedometer
disappears and drip icon flashes three times.
The pressure sensitive dispense trigger allows you
to control the flow speed.

Filling and Dispensing

When MACROMAN is completely charged, thebattery icon shows as full (solid bars).
(Figure 5)

Inserting the Pipette

Do not use the maximum speed with low volume
pipettes (≤ 2 mL). At high speed, the liquid will
damage your pipette controller.

For Drip Mode
Figure 6●●●●

NOTICE

Adjust the maximum speed byturning the thumbwheel until
desired speed on display isreached.
When pressing either trigger,
the speedometerreflects theMASTER
speed up to the set thumbwheelposition.

Left position
LowFigure 9

Right position
HighAdjust speed with the thumbwheel to set theflow rate
OPERATION | MACROMANTMOPERATIONOPERATION

Charging MACROMAN with the Desk Stand●●

Aspirate is on low motor speed.

●●

Press the Dispense (low) trigger to release the liquid drop by drop.
Liquid dispensing takes place
only using atmospheric pressure.

Using the Side Stand●●Use the side stand to safely
place the MACROMAN and its
pipette on a lab bench.

●●

Turn the stand to the left or tothe right to avoid the pipette
touching the lab bench.

Sleep ModeFigure 11
MACROMANTM laying on its side stand

MACROMAN goes into sleep mode after five minutes.
Press any button to reactivate the device.
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9Replacing the Filter

Chapter 3

Safety and User Precautions

CAUTION1.

●●Before cleaning, disconnect MACROMAN from the power supply.
Never clean the power supply with water or immerse the unit in water(refer to Cleaning on page 11).

Gently push nosepiece up and turn counterclockwise until it is separated from the pipettecontroller.

2.

Remove the filter from the silicone pipette holder.

●●

Never use with highly flammable or corrosive liquids.

3.

Dispose of the filter and replace with a new one.

●●

Ensure the power of your electrical source matches the voltage of thepower supply. Only use the adaptor supplied.

●●

When changing the filter, wear protective gloves to prevent accidentalcontamination.

The filter should be replaced every three months, whencontaminated by liquid, or when the suction capacity isslowed.

●●

Do not open the MACROMAN housing as it will void the warranty.

●●

Never operate MACROMAN without a filter.

For a proper seal, use only MACROMAN
replacement filters.

NOTICE

Replacing the Battery
1.

Disconnect the power supply from the unit.

2.

Press down on top of battery cover C
and slide down to remove from unit.

3.

Gently pull the battery pack B out ofthe pipette controller until you can accessthe cable connection mounted on thePCB board.

CCarefully remove the battery connector
A from the PCB board.

Figure 124.
5.

AA

MACROMANFor a proper operation, never operate
MACROMAN pipette controller without a filter.

Figure 13
MACROMANTMfilterCleaning
CAUTION

Take the replacement battery and line
up front of connector A . Carefullyreconnect the cable connection to the PCB board.
NOTICE

10When changing the filter, wear protective gloves
to prevent accidental contamination.

MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

B

TMbattery

Always disconnect MACROMAN from the power
supply before cleaning.

●●

MACROMAN can be cleaned with most common laboratory
disinfectants including isopropanol.

●●

Never use aggressive organic solvents.

●●The nosepiece and the pipette adaptor can be autoclaved at 121°C,
20 minutes, 1 bar relative pressure. The filter must be removed before
autoclaving the nosepiece (refer to Replacing the Filter, above). No
other part of MACROMAN is autoclavable.

Do not force the connector. It only fits one way. There should be aslight “click” when the cable connection is inserted properly.

6.

Insert new battery pack into MACROMAN with wires and position
between battery pack and housing wall.

7.

Reattach battery cover.

8.

Charge battery for 6 hours before use.
NOTICE

It is imperative to dispose of a used battery promptly and inaccordance with local disposal regulations.

CAUTION

Do not disassemble the battery or dispose of it in fire.

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The following table may help you to identify and correct the problem you might
encounter.

Troubleshooting Table
SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSE

CAUTION

The pump is working, but
MACROMAN does not
draw liquid or draws liquidvery slowly.

Liquid leaks from thepipette (the aspirationand the dispense buttons
are not pressed).

MACROMAN does notcharge.

The filter is blocked.

Replace filter.

The battery is low.

Recharge the battery.

The serological pipette isdamaged or worn.

Check the serologicalpipette for damage –cracks, dents – if present,
replace the pipette with anew one.

The serological pipette isinserted incorrectly.

Check whether theserological pipette has
been correctly inserted in
the pipette adaptor.

The pipette adaptor or the filter
is installed incorrectly.

Check wether all parts
are present and correctlyinstalled.

The pipette adaptor isdamaged.

Replace pipette adaptor
with a new one.

MACROMAN is placed
incorrectly on the stand.

Check the fit of thealignment of theMACROMAN on the pins inthe stand.

The power supply is connected
incorrectly in the desk stand.

Remove then reinstall thepower supply in the deskstand.
Remove then reinstall
the power supply in
MACROMAN.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside of the unit.

12TROUBLESHOOTING | MACROMANTM

Forced opening of the instrument invalidates any warranty claim. Enclosewith the returned instrument a description of the trouble that has
occurred and specify which reagents were used.

Take out the pipette
adaptor, take out the filter,
if it is dirty, replace it with anew one.

Replace pipette adaptor
The pipette adaptor is damaged. with a new one.

The power supply is fit
incorrectly in MACROMAN.

Before returning any instrument to your local Gilson representative,
ensure that it is completely free of chemical, biological, or radioactive
contamination (Refer to Cleaning, page 11). Returned instruments canonly be checked and repaired if they have been carefully cleaned anddecontaminated by the customer.

ACTIONThe serological pipettefalls out (the holding force The pipette adaptor is dirty orTake out the pipetteof the pipette is too small), wet.
adaptor, clean and dry.
or tilts to the side toomuch.
The pipette adaptor is damaged. Replace it with a new one.

The filter is dirty.

If any problem persists, please return MACROMAN back to your local
Gilson representative.

Chapter 5

ACCESSORIES & SPARE PARTSACCESSORIES & SPARE PARTSTROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING

Return for Repair

Accessories
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBER

Charging desk standF107200

Wall-mountF107201

Magnetic wall-mountF107202

Filter, 0.22 µm, standard (set of 10)

F107204

Filters, 0.22 µm, sterile (set of 10)

F107205

Filter, 0.45 µm, standard (set of 10)

F107206

Filters, 0.45 µm, sterile (set of 10)

F107207

Spare Parts
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBER

Power supply

F107203

Lithium-ion battery

F107208

Nosepiece

F107209

Adjustable Side Stand

F107210

Pipette adaptor

F107211

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WARRANTY

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Gilson certifies on its sole responsibility that MACROMAN complies withthe requirements of the following European Directives:
2014/35/EU

Low voltage equipment

2014/30/EU

Electromagnetic compatibility

2011/65/EU

Restriction of hazardous substances

2012/19/EU

Waste electrical and electronic equipment

2006/66/EC

Battery directive

Chapter 7

WARRANTY
Gilson MACROMAN is warranted to be free of defects in materials andworkmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase,providing:14●●

The unit has not been opened or attempted to be opened.

●●

The user ensures that it has been carefully cleaned anddecontaminated.

●●The unit has been operated according to the instructions and not in
any improper way.

●● hould warranty service be required, repair or replacement will beS
provided by your local Gilson service center. Freight shipping theunit to Gilson will be the responsibility of the purchaser. There areno other warranties or guarantees, implied or otherwise expressed
including any warranties of application or merchantability.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY | MACROMANTM

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