Correct Pipetting - BRAND Transferpette -8 Operating Manual

Correct Pipetting

The volume is set at the factory to the nominal volume for the Transferpette
and can be changed quickly and easily. See page 44.
Quick start in the standard pipetting mode
1.
Attach the tips
2.
Align the manifold
3.
Aspirate liquid
4.
Discharge liquid
5.
Eject tips
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Use the correct tips according to the volume range or the color code. Ensure
that the tips are securely seated.
Pipette tips are disposables items!
The manifold can turn freely in both directions.
Hold the pipette vertically and immerse the tips
2 to 3 mm into the liquid.
Press the pipetting key to
aspirate the liquid into the
tips. The arrow in the display
points upwards to indicate
the aspiration of liquid.
Note: To avoid the intake of air, leave the tips immersed
into the liquid for approx. 1 sec.
After the liquid has been aspirated, the arrow in the
display points downwards to indicate discharging.
Hold the pipette at an angle between 30º and 45º,
place the tips against the vessel wall.
Press the pipetting key again
and the liquid is completely
discharged including auto-
matic blowout. Afterwards
wipe pipette tips against the
vessel wall.
Hold the manifold over a
suitable disposal container
and press the tip ejection
key.
Note:
ISO 8655 prescribes rinsing the pipette tips once with the sample liquid prior
to the actual pipetting process.
with the Transferpette
-8/-12 electronic
®
1x
1x
Tip ejection
key
-8/-12 electronic
®