BRAND seripettor FEP Operating Manual page 30

Functions and Limitations of Use
Operating Exclusions
seripettor never use with:
®
– liquids attacking FEP, PP, PE or EPDM
– non-polar solvents like hydrocarbons and
halogenated hydrocarbons
– concentrated or oxidizing acids
– explosive liquids (e.g., carbon disulfide)
Storage Conditions
Store the instrument and accessories only in cleaned condition in a cool and dry place.
Storage temperature: from -20 °C to +50 °C (to -4° F to 122° F).
Recommended Application Range
seripettor
®
– Aqueous solutions
Routinely used biological buffer solutions and
detergents, antifoaming agents, culture media,
vitamin solutions etc., as well as hydrogen per-
oxide can be dispensed.
Agar culture media can be dispensed at up to
a max. of 60 °C (140 °F).
– Acids
Weak, dilute or non-oxidizing acids can be
dispensed.
– Alkaline solutions
For dispensing of alkaline solutions, such as
NaOH, KOH and ammonia.
– Polar solvents
E.g., ethanol, methanol, acetylacetone, etc.
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pro never use with:
seripettor
®
– liquids attacking PP, PE, AI
FEP, PFA and PTFE (e.g., dissolved sodium
azide*)
– liquids attacking borosilicate glass
(e.g., hydrofluoric acid)
– liquids which are decomposed catalytically by
platinum-iridium (e.g., H
– non-polar solvents like hydrocarbons and
halogenated hydrocarbons
– concentrated or oxidizing acids (excluding HCl)
– explosive liquids (e.g., carbon disulfide)
– suspensions as solid particles may clog or
damage the instrument (e.g., of charcoal)
* Dissolved sodium azide permitted up to a concentration
of max. 0.1%.
pro :
seripettor
®
The seripettor pro bottle-top dispenser extends
®
the operating range to include the dispensing of
– Acids such as concentrated HCl
– Polar solvents such as acetone
– UV-sensitive reagents
Note:
For guidelines on selecting the right dispenser ob-
serve the corresponding operating exclusions and
the "Dispenser selection chart" on the next page.
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