Safety Regulations; General Safety Regulations; Intended Use - BRAND Transferpette-8 electronic Operating Manual

2 Safety regulations

2 Safety regulations

2.1 General safety regulations

Please read carefully!
The instrument Transferpette® -8/-12 electronic can be used in combination with hazardous materi-
als, work processes and equipment. However, the operating manual cannot cover all of the safety is-
sues that may occur in doing so. It is the user's responsibility to ensure compliance with the safety and
health regulations and to specify the corresponding restrictions before use.
1.
Every user must read and understand this operating manual before operation.
2.
Follow the general hazard instructions and safety regulations, e.g. wear protective clothing,
eye protection and protective gloves.
When working with infectious or hazardous samples, the standard laboratory rules and pre-
cautions must be adhered to.
3.
Observe all specifications provided by the reagent manufacturer.
4.
Do not operate the instrument in potentially explosive atmospheres and do not pipette highly
flammable media.
5.
Use the instrument only for pipetting liquids within the defined limitations and restrictions of
use. Comply with the operating exclusions; see Operating exclusions, p. 51. If in doubt, con-
tact the manufacturer or supplier.
6.
Always perform work in a way that does not endanger the user or any other person. Avoid
splashes. Use only suitable vessels.
7.
Avoid touching the tip opening when working with aggressive media.
8.
Never use force.
9.
Use only original spare parts. Do not attempt to make any technical modifications.
Do not disassemble the instrument any further than is described in the operating manual.
10.
Always check that the instrument is in proper working condition before use. If there are any
signs of the instrument malfunctioning (e.g., sluggish piston, leakage), stop pipetting immedi-
ately, and follow the instructions in the chapter Troubleshooting, p. 81 . Contact the manu-
facturer, if necessary.
11.
The original rechargeable battery may not be exchanged for batteries or rechargeable batter-
ies from other manufacturers.
12.
Use only the original power adapter to charge the nickel-metal hydride battery.
13.
Protect the power adapter from moisture and use it only with this instrument.
14.
Dispose of batteries according to the applicable regulations.
Potential risk of explosion due to damaged battery
In extreme cases, improper handling of the instrument or the battery (short circuit, me-
chanical damage, overheating, etc.) may cause the battery to explode.

2.2 Intended use

Transferpette® -8/-12 electronic is a microprocessor-controlled, battery-operated piston-stroke
pipette based on the air cushion principle for pipetting aqueous solutions of medium density and vis-
cosity. If the instrument is handled correctly, the sample to be dispensed comes into contact only with
the tip and not with the Transferpette® -8/-12 electronic.
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