Work Safety Instructions - Labnet FASTPETTE PRO Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 - INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 2

2 - WORK SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................... 2

3 - LIMITATIONS OF USE ..................................................................................................... 3
4 - TO SWITCH ON THE FASTPETTE PRO .......................................................................... 3
5 - ASPIRATING AND DISPENSING LIQUIDS ...................................................................... 3
6 - TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................... 4
7 - REPLACING THE FILTER ................................................................................................. 6
8 - CHARGING THE BATTERIES .......................................................................................... 6
9 - MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................ 7
10 - COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................ 7
11 - ORDERING INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 8
12 - SPARE PARTS .................................................................................................................. 8
13 - PRODUCT DISPOSAL ......................................................................................................8
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1 - INTRODUCTION
The FASTPETTE PRO pipette controller is a device intended for pipetting liquids with the
use of measuring pipettes. It can work with all types of glass or plastic pipettes in the volume
range from 0.5 ml to 100 ml.
Two dispense modes permit selection of dispensing intensity depending on the user's
needs. The selected setting of the pipette controller mode is shown on the display (fig. 1E)
Fig. 1 shows the external parts of the pipette controller with a description of the materials used.
Display indicators are shown in fig. 2.
2 - WORK SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Risk of injury
CAUTION: Risk of damage to the device or errors in pipetting of liquids
Before starting the work with the FASTPETTE PRO every user should read these operating
instructions carefully.
CAUTION:
• Using the device inconsistently with the operating instructions may result in damaging
the device.
• The device should be maintained only at an authorised service centre, otherwise the
manu fac turer will be relieved from any liability under the warranty.
• Only original spare parts and accessories, recommended by the manufacturer, shall be used.
• Only the original charger, supplied by the manufacturer, shall be used for charging
the batteries.
• In case of incorrect functioning of the pipette controller, work shall be stopped. The device
shall be cleaned in accordance with the operating instructions and/or sent for repair to an
authorised service centre.
• In the case of mechanical damage to the casing, the device shall be immediately sent
for repair to an authorised service centre.
• The use of excessive force during work shall be avoided.
WARNING!
• During the work with the FASTPETTE PRO general safety regulations regarding risks related
with laboratory work should be observed. Protective clothing, goggles and gloves should
be worn.
• The FASTPETTE PRO shall be used only for measuring liquids in conditions specified
by the ma nufacturer, which are limited due to the chemical and mechanical resistance
of the device, as well as the user safety.
• The pipette controller should not be used in an environment where explosion risk is present.
• The information and instructions provided by the manufacturers of the reagents must
be observed.
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