Pipetting - BRAND Transferpette S F-10 Operating Manual

Pipetting

• 5 ml and 10 ml instruments should only be used with the PE filter
installed (see page 30).
• Pipette tips are disposables items!
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1.
Fitting the tip
Use the correct tip according to the volume range
or the color code. Ensure that the tip is securely
seated.
2.
Volume setting
a) Push the volume-change protection upward
to disengage (UNLOCK).
b) Select the desired volume by rotating the volume-
setting wheel. Avoid twisting and abrupt rotating
motions during this adjustment.
c) Push the volume-change protection down to
re-engage (LOCK). Note: The volume-change
protection tightens but does not lock volume-
setting wheel.
3.
Aspirate sample
a) Press pipetting button to the first stop.
b) Hold the pipette vertically and immerse
the tip 2 to 3 mm into the liquid.
c) Let the pipetting button slide back
slowly. In order for the liquid to reach
its end position, leave the tip immersed
for another 1-2 sec.
d) Touch the tip against the container wall.