MICROLIT BEATUS Operation Manual

MICROLIT BEATUS Operation Manual

Bottle top dispenser with recirculation valve and springless valve technology

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Designed and Manufactured by MICROLIT
629, Pakramau, Kursi Road, Lucknow – 226026, UP, India
Call at: +91-8081461996, +91-9918625629
For queries: info@microlit.com
For feedback: customercare@microlit.com
www.microlit.com

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  • Page 1 Designed and Manufactured by MICROLIT 629, Pakramau, Kursi Road, Lucknow – 226026, UP, India Call at: +91-8081461996, +91-9918625629 For queries: info@microlit.com For feedback: customercare@microlit.com www.microlit.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Intended Use of the Instrument Safety Instructions Functions and Limitations of Use Operating Exclusions Storage Conditions List of Recommended Reagents First Steps Setting Up Priming Volume Setting and Dispensing Error Limits User Calibration Procedure Maintenance / Cleaning Disassembling and Assembling for Cleaning and Servicing Autoclaving Troubleshooting...
  • Page 3: Intended Use Of The Instrument

    Intended Use of the Instrument • Do not remove the discharge tube while the dispensing cylinder is being filled. MICROLIT BEATUS is a Bottle Top Dispenser (BTD). It is a high precision • Reagents can accumulate in the cap of the discharge tube.
  • Page 4: Operating Exclusions

    Code explanations: • MICROLIT BEATUS is designed for general laboratory applications and A = Good resistance complies with relevant standards, like DIN EN ISO 8655. Please check the compatibility of the instrument for a specific application (e.g. trace material B = Acceptable with limitations analysis, food sector etc.).
  • Page 5 List of Reagents List of Reagents (Trichloromethane) B/1/2 B/1/2 C/1/2 Covi-Ox-T70/ Mixed Tocopherol Dimethylacetamide Butyric acid...
  • Page 6 List of Reagents List of Reagents Oleum (Fuming Sulfuric acid) Potassium dihydrogen phosphate Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK/Butanone) Picric acid...
  • Page 7 List of Reagents Volume Adjustment Knob Main Housing Middle Housing Retainer Recirculation Value Barrel Sulfuric acid <10% Delivery Pipe Cover Sulfuric acid (10-75%) Sulfuric acid (Cold conc.) Sulfuric acid (Hot conc.) Middle Body Adapter Delivery Nozzle Triethylamine Bottle Adapter Chuck Nut Nozzle Cap Telescopic Tube...
  • Page 8: First Steps

    First Steps First and foremost – check whether everything is there in the package. 5 Bottle Adapters (28 mm, 32 mm, 38 mm, 40 mm, 45 mm) Verify that the package includes: (Fig. 7.4) 1 Bottle Top Dispenser (Fig. 7.1) 1 Calibration Certificate (Fig.
  • Page 9: Setting Up

    Setting Up Wear protective clothing, protective gear for the eyes and hands. Follow all safety instructions and observe limitations of use and operating constraints. (Refer to sections - 2,3,4) Fix the adapter. (Fig. 8.4) Adjust the length of the telescopic tube to fit your particular reservoir.
  • Page 10: Priming

    Priming Volume Setting and Dispensing Volume setting Volume Adjustment Knob is simple and easy to operate. First, open the cap of the dispensing tube. There are two positions of the knob as shown: For your safety, hold the discharge tube orifice against the inner wall of the appropriate receiving vessel.
  • Page 11: Error Limits

    Dispensing Wear protective clothing, protective gear for the eyes and hands. Liquid may accumulate in the cap. To avoid splashes, dispense slowly. Gently lift the piston until the upper end. Press the Follow all safety instructions and observe limitations of use and piston downwards slowly and steadily with minimal force until the lower end.
  • Page 12: User Calibration Procedure

    User Calibration Procedure Maintenance / Cleaning MICROLIT BEATUS is laboratory calibrated at its nominal volume. MICROLIT BEATUS should be cleaned in the following situations: However, due to changes in environmental conditions and the viscosity of the media / fluids which are dispensed, we recommend gravimetric •...
  • Page 13: Disassembling And Assembling For Cleaning And Servicing

    Disassembling and Assembling for Cleaning and Servicing Procedure to disassemble the piston: Clean the cylinder with a bottle-brush. If necessary, carefully remove deposits at the edge of the glass cylinder. (Fig. 14.5) Pull the cap outwards to expose the calibration nut. (Fig.
  • Page 14: Autoclaving

    Procedure to disassemble the Delivery Pipe Autoclaving MICROLIT BEATUS is fully autoclavable at 121°C (or 250°F) and 1 bar absolute (15 psi) with a holding time of at least 15 minutes. NOTE – Only the piston needs to be removed for autoclaving Straighten the delivery pipe.
  • Page 15 Snap the cap back to complete the assembly. This is the piston-shaft sub-assembly. (Fig. 15.7) (Fig. 15.4) Dispenser is now ready for use. Recalibration is required after autoclaving. Autoclave the two sub-assemblies at 121°C and 15 psi pressure for 10-15 minutes. (Fig.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Guidelines for Return Follow these guidelines, before sending the instrument for repair: Problem Possible cause Solution • Please clean the instrument carefully. Piston difficult to move Formation of crystals or Stop dispensing immediately. deposition of dirt Loosen piston in circular motion, •...

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