Eppendorf Easypet - Manual (Page 7)

Eppendorf Easypet® — Operating manual
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2.5 Features
The Easypet is a rechargeable battery operated pipetting aid. You can use pipettes made of
glass or plastic in a volume range of 0.1 mL to 100 mL.
A pump generates an overpressure or a vacuum for liquid aspiration or dispensing. Alternatively,
the liquid can be dispensed by atmospheric pressure alone.
The aspiration and dispensing speed can be adjusted by an adjustment dial.
3 Safety
3 Safety
3.1 Intended use
The Easypet is intended for dispensing liquids. In vivo applications (applications in or on the
human body) are not permitted.
The Easypet may only be operated by trained specialists. All users must have read the operating
manual carefully and familiarized themselves with the device's mode of operation.
3.2 Warnings for intended use
WARNING!
WARNING! Damage to health due to handling infectious liquids and pathogenic
germs.
 Observe the national regulations for handling these substances, the biological
security level of your laboratory, the material safety data sheets and the
manufacturer's application notes.
 Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
 Follow the instructions regarding hygiene, cleaning and decontamination.
 For complete instructions regarding the handling of germs or biological material of
risk group II or higher, please refer to the "Laboratory Biosafety Manual" (source:
World Health Organization, current edition of the Laboratory Biosafety Manual).
WARNING!
WARNING! Risk of explosion from potentially explosive atmospheres and
potentially explosive substances.
 Do not use the Easypet in potentially explosive atmospheres.
 Do not operate the Easypet in rooms where work is being carried out with explosive
substances.
 No explosive, flammable (flash point < 21°C), highly flammable (flash point < 0°C)
or highly reactive materials may be dispensed using the Easypet.
 Do not use the Easypet to process any substances which could create an explosive
atmosphere.
WARNING!
WARNING! Damage to health due to toxic, radioactive or aggressive chemicals.
 Observe the national regulations for handling these substances as well as the
material safety data sheets and manufacturer's application notes.
 Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).