Safety Instructions - BRAND Transferpette-8 electronic Operating Manual

Safety Instructions

This instrument may sometimes be used with hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. It is
beyond the scope of this manual to address all of the safety problems associated with its use in such
applications. It is the responsibility of the user of this pipette to consult and establish appropriate
safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Please read the following carefully!
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1. Every user must read and understand this
operating manual prior to using the pipette
and observe these instructions during use.
2. Follow general instructions for hazard
prevention and safety instructions; e.g. wear
protective clothing, goggles and gloves.
When pipetting infectious or other hazardous
samples, all appropriate regulations and
precautions must be followed.
3. Only use the instrument for pipetting only
liquids that conform to the specifications
defined in the operating exclusions and
limitations (see page 35).
4. Observe all safety precautions provided by
reagent manufacturers.
5. Only pipette liquids that do not react with
polypropylene (PP) and polycarbonate-
polybutyleneterephthalate (PC/PBT).
6. Never use force on the instrument!
7. Operate only with tips attached (see page 42).
Do not lay the instrument down horizontally
when the tips are attached.
8. Avoid touching the tip orifices when working
with hazardous samples.
9. Always work in a way which neither endangers
the user nor any other person. When emptying
the tips, the sample must never spray or
splatter into the surrounding area. Discharge
into suitable collecting vessel.
Warning! Improper use of the instrument or the batteries (short circuit, mechanical
damage, overheating, incorrect AC adapter, etc.) can lead to battery
explosion.
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10. Only press the pipetting key after ensuring
that discharging the sample will not result in
any danger. Only dispense liquids into a
suitable collecting vessel.
11. Do not use the instrument in potentially
explosive environments or with explosive
samples.
12. Only use AC adapter indoors. Protect from
moisture.
13. To charge the NiMH battery pack, use only the
original AC adapter.
14. Do not replace the original battery pack with
other battery packs, or cells. Use only original
manufacturer's replacement battery packs.
15. Confirm battery pack is completely discharged
prior to disposal. Observe relevant disposal
regulations for your facility.
16. Use only original manufacturer's accessories
and spare parts. Do not modify the instrument
in any way, other than specifically described by
the manufacturer.
17. In case of malfunction, immediately stop
pipetting. Consult the "Troubleshooting"
section of this manual, and contact the
manufacturer if needed.