2 warnings for intended use, 4 operation – Eppendorf Serological Pipets User Manual
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Instructions for use
Eppendorf Serological Pipets
English (EN)
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3.2
Warnings for intended use
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Operation
1. Open the packing at the location indicated.
2. Insert the pipette carefully into the corresponding opening of the pipette controller until the pipette
seals airtight.
3. Immerse the pipette into the liquid.
4. Fill the pipette up to above the desired dispensing volume.
5. Set the lower meniscus to the desired dispensing volume.
6. Wipe the pipette on the inner wall of the source vessel and remove it.
7. Hold the pipette vertically and place it against the inner wall of the destination vessel.
8. Allow liquid to flow out.
9. Blow out residual volume.
WARNING! Damage to health from toxic, radioactive or aggressive chemicals as well as
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.
For full 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).
Eppendorf Serological Pipets are not autoclavable.
To ensure maximum protection against contamination use Eppendorf Serological Pipets
immediately after opening the packing.
• Observe the lower meniscus while dispensing.