Labnet FastPette Pro - Ultimate Pipette Controller - Manual (Page 6)

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3 - LIMITATIONS OF USE
• The FASTPETTE PRO may not be used for measuring substances, the vapours of which
damage the following plastics: PP, SI, EPDM, POM.
• The pipette controller may not be used in an environment where explosion risk is present.
• Flammable liquids shall not be measured - in particular substances with flash-point below
0 °C (ether, acetone).
• The pipette controller shall not be used for drawing acids with a concentration above 1 mol.
• The pipette controller shall not be used for drawing solutions with a temperature above 50 °C.
• The pipette controller may work in temperature range from +10 °C to +35 °C.
4 - TO SWITCH ON THE FASTPETTE PRO
The FASTPETTE PRO pipette controller is switched on by pressing the aspiration button
(fig. 1A) or the dispense button (fig. 1B). The display will show the selected aspiration mode,
dispense mode and the batteries level indicator. Examples of the display indications are
shown in (fig. 5.1). The batteries are discharged and requires charging if the indicator does
not display "bars" (fig. 5.4). When the batteries are fully charged, the indicator displays three
„bars” (fig. 5.1).
The FASTPETTE PRO switches off automatically if not used for 5 minutes.
The FASTPETTE PRO may be charged only with the original charger.
The mains voltage shall conform with the specification on the charger.
Charging shall be done in accordance with section 8 of the instruction manual.
5 - ASPIRATING AND DISPENSING LIQUIDS
Attaching a pipette
CAUTION: Before attaching a pipette check whether the pipette is not damaged, has no
dents or sharp edges in the gripping part. Check whether the gripping part is dry.
The pipette shall be gripped as close to the upper end as possible and carefully inserted
into the pipette holder until resistance is noticed (fig. 3A).
WARNING!
Do not apply excessive force so as not to damage thin pipettes and to avoid injury risk.
A pipette that has been correctly attached and sealed in the holder should not tilt to the sides.
After attaching a pipette hold the device in such a way as to keep the pipettor in vertical
position. After finished work it is recommended not to leave the device with an attached
pipette for a longer period, for example overnight or over a weekend.
CAUTION: Do not put aside the pipette controller if there is liquid in the pipette.
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