Disinfection/Autoclaving; Uv Sterilization; Autoclaving; Reference Run (Ref) - BRAND Transferpette-8 electronic Operating Manual

9 Disinfection/autoclaving

9.1 UV sterilization

The device is resistant to normal exposure to a UV disinfection lamp. The effects of the UV exposure
may cause some color change.

9.2 Autoclaving

9.3 Reference run (rEF)

After each change of the pipette shaft, a manual reference run must be carried out. The reference run
is used for the secure coupling of the piston.
a.
Call up rEF mode: Pressing the 'Menu' and 'Enter' keys simultaneously activates the rEF mode.
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The display shows 'rEF'.
b.
Carry out reference run: Pressing the pipetting key once triggers the reference run.
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A clear functional noise can be heard.
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After the reference run, the display automatically switches back to the previously set program.
Transferpette® -8/-12 electronic 997200
The highlighted part of Transferpette® -8/-12 electronic can
be autoclaved at 121°C (250 °F), 2 bar, and with a holding
time of at least 15 minutes according to DIN EN 285.
a.
Eject the pipette tips.
b.
Separate the pipetting unit from the handle, see Mainte-
nance, p. 72.
c.
Autoclave the complete pipetting unit without further
disassembly.
d.
Allow the pipetting unit to cool down completely and
dry.
e.
Screw the pipetting unit back into the handle.
f.
Carry out reference run (rEF).
The effectiveness of autoclaving must be verified by the user.
Maximum safety is achieved through vacuum sterilization.
We recommend the use of sterilization bags.
If the pipette is autoclaved frequently, the piston and seal
should be greased with the grease supplied in order to en-
sure proper movement.
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