Congratulations on making a SMART choice. You are now the proud owner of an Accumax SMART pipette. This user guide lists details on how you can take care of your SMART pipette and benefit the most from its advanced features as follows: • SMART is one of the most lightweight pipette with durable working.
SMART PIPETTE - USER GUIDE Digital Display In SMART pipette, delivery volume is evidently indicated in the large digital display on the handle. In variable volume pipette, the last wheel of the counter has a scale that assists to set precise delivery volume.
SMART PIPETTE - USER GUIDE Parts Description ASPIRATIoN / DISPENSING KNob (oPERATING KNob) VolUME ChANGING KNob TIP EjECToR PUShER CoUNTER loCK CoUNTER WINDoW CoVER CoUNTER WhEElS MAIN hANDlE CoMFoRT GRIP MAIN hANDlE TIP EjECToR CloSER TIP EjECToR TIP CoNE...
PIPETTE OPERATION Setting the Volume With the SMART pipette, the delivery volume of liquid is set using the digital counter. A pointer is used to set exact or intermediate volmes using the scale on the last wheel of digital counter. In some of the variable volume pipettes, counter wheels are in black &...
SMART PIPETTE - USER GUIDE Loading and Ejection Tips Each SMART pipette is fitted with a tip ejector which helps eliminate safety hazards associated with contamination. It is necessary to check that the tip cone is clean before fitting a tip.
SMART PIPETTE - USER GUIDE PIPETTINg TECHNIQUES Forward Pipetting 1. Press the operating knob to the first stop. 2. Dip the tip under the surface of the liquid in the reservoir to a depth of about 1cm and slowly release the operating knob. Withdraw the tip from the liquid touching it against the edge of the reservoir to remove excess liquid.
SMART PIPETTE - USER GUIDE CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENT All SMART pipettes are been quality tested according to ISo8655/DIN 12650. The quality control according to ISo 8655/DIN 12650 involves gravimetric testing of each pipette with distilled water (quality 3, DIN ISo3696) at 25°C +- 1° C.
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SMART PIPETTE - USER GUIDE Procedure to check calibration The pipette is checked at maximum volume, at 50% of maximum volume and at minimum or 10% of maximum volume, whichever is higher. • A new tip is first pre-wetted 3-5 times and a series of ten pipetting is done at each volume.
SMART PIPETTE - USER GUIDE SMA8-200 20-200 SMA12-200 µl 0.25 SMA8-300 30-300 SMA12-300 µl Calibration Adjustment 1. Calibration adjustment is done with the Recalibration (Ellen) key. 2. Remove the calibration guard and place the Recalibration (Ellen) key into the opening of the calibration screw on the side of the handle.
SMART PIPETTE - USER GUIDE MAINTENANCE When the SMART pipette is not in use, please make sure that it is stored in an upright position. Accumax recommends the SMART stand for this purpose. You should check the pipette at the beginning of each day for accu- mulation of dust and dirt on the outside surfaces.
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SMART PIPETTE - USER GUIDE Align the notch on the tip ejector with the slots on tip ejector closer as indicated Ensure the notch on the main handle matches the slots on the tip ejector closer. Push the tip ejector closer upwards as indicated.
SMART PIPETTE - USER GUIDE AUTOCLAVINg Accumax SMART pipette is completely autoclavable at 2 bar pres- sure, 121°c temperature for 20 minutes exposure time according to DIN. • Keep digital counter in unlock position. • Autoclave the complete pipette without any disassembling.
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