Purpose; Limitations Of Use; Operating Limitations - BRAND Transferpette S Operating Manual

6. Avoid touching the tip opening when working with aggressive me-
dia.
7. Never use force.
8. Use only original spare parts. Do not make any technical modifica-
tions. Do not disassemble the instrument further than described in
the user manual!
9. Always check that the instrument is in proper working condition
before use. If instrument malfunctions are indicated (e.g. sluggish
pistons, leaks), stop pipetting immediately and refer to the section
"Troubleshooting"; see p. 57. Contact the manufacturer, if nec-
essary.

3.2 Purpose

This is an air displacement pipette for pipetting aqueous solutions of
medium density and low to medium viscosity.

3.3 Limitations of use

This instrument is intended for pipetting samples, within the following
limitations:
• Operating temperature of instrument and reagent should be be-
tween +15 °C and +40 °C (59 °F to 104 °F) (other temperatures
upon request)
• Vapor pressure up to 500 mbar
• Viscosity: 260 mPa s

3.4 Operating limitations

Viscous and wetting liquids may compromise volumetric accuracy. Volu-
metric accuracy may also be affected when pipetting liquids whose tem-
perature deviates from the ambient temperature by more than ± 1 °C/
± 1.8 °F.
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