Autoclaving; Reference Run (Ref) - BRAND Transferpette-8 electronic Operating Manual

Autoclaving

The manifold (M) of the Transferpette
(highlighted in picture) can be autoclaved at 121 °C at a
pressure of 2 bar for 20 minutes according to DIN.
Note: The handgrip can not be autoclaved!
1.
Eject the pipette tips.
2.
Unscrew the manifold from the grip.
3.
Autoclave the complete manifold without
any further disassembling.
4.
Allow the manifold to completely cool
and dry.
5.
Screw the manifold into the grip.
6.
Perform a reference run (rEF).
Note: The effectiveness of the autoclaving
must be verified by the user.
If the manifold is autoclaved frequently, then the
pistons should be lubricate with the supplied silicone
oil in order to provide smoother movement.

Reference run (rEF)

A manual reference run must be completed each time the manifold is
reattached to the handle. The reference run is needed to assure secure connection of the pistons.
What to do
1.
Bring up rEF mode
2.
Perform the
reference run
Note: After the reference run, the display automatically returns to the previous program.
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How to do it
Simoultaneously press the
MENU and the ENTER key
to activate the rEF mode.
Press the pipetting key
once to start the reference
run. A noise can be heard,
clearly indicating the
function is being performed.
Keys to press Display readout
1x
1x
M