Troubleshooting - BRAND Transferpette Operating Manual

Troubleshooting

Trouble
Tip dripping
(instrument leaks)
or volume too low
Volume too high
Possible Causes
– Unsuitable tip
– Tip not seated tightly
– Seal contaminated
– Seal damaged
– Non-aqueous solutions pipetted
– Pipetting key pressed too far
(into blow out position) before
sample take up
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Action to be taken
– Only use high-quality tips
– Press tip on firmly
⇒ 'Cleaning', page 11
⇒ 'Specifications, Spares', page 22
⇒ 'Adjustement', page 15
– Operate properly
⇒ 'Pipetting', page 9