Boekel Scientific 140384T1 Microplate Replicators - Manual

N2400203 Rev. 1 07/10
Boekel Replicators
140500, 140501, 140384, 140384T1
Always observe the following safety precautions :
Do not immerse the entire replicator in a bath or washer.
Do not use with a sonicator or put into an ultrasonic cleaner.
Caution : Never place hot or glowing pins into flammable liquids as
a fire may result causing user injury and/or lab damage.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The Boekel Replicators models, 140500-96 pin, 140501-48 pin, 140384-384 pin are
designed for transferring microliter quantities of sample, buffer or inoculums from
microwell plates/blocks to other plates/blocks or to a solid support or filter paper. The
model 140500-96 pin is designed for the 96 well spacing to transfer from half a
plate/block to a Petri dish or solid support. The volume transfer is 1 micorliter.
PRODUCT PERFORMANCE
Boekel’s replicators are manufactured from stainless steel and aluminum to withstand
rigorous lab use and cleaning.
The replicators can withstand flame sterilization or autoclaving if sterilization is required.
DO NOT put the replicator pins into a flame for more than a few minutes. Prolonged
heating or very high temperatures can damage the materials that hold the pins to the
base.
Use care in unpacking and in use not to bend the pins. If the replicator is dropped the
pins will bend and they will need to be straightened to the original position. DO NOT
over bend the pins.
The replicators are designed to be used to transfer all types of liquids; however some
strong solvents and acids will discolor the metal. The replicators are NOT designed to
be used in strong acids or alkalis. DO NOT use HCL as it will cause the replicators to
oxidize. A soft cloth should be used to wipe the pins after DI rinse or after flame
sterilization. Make sure that the pins have cooled after flame sterilization.