Troubleshooting; Replacing The Filter; Charging The Batteries - Labnet FASTPETTE PRO Manual

6 - TROUBLESHOOTING

If during your work the functioning of the pipette controller is incorrect, check the cause
and remove the fault.
Problem Possible cause
The pipette falls out (the The pipette holder is dirty
holding force of the pipette or wet (fig. 1G).
is to small), or tilts to the
side too much.
The pipette holder is da -
maged.
The pump is working, but The filter is dirty (fig. 1H).
the pipette controller aid
does not draw liquid or
draws liquid very slowly.
The pipette holder
and/or the connector gas-
ket is damaged (fig. 1J).
Liquid leaks from the The pipette is damaged.
pipette (the aspiration
and the dispense buttons
are not pressed)
The pipette is inserted
incorrectly.
The pipette holder, the filter,
or the connector gasket
is installed incorrectly.
The pipette holder and/or
the connector gasket is
damaged (fig.1G, fig. 1J).
If the problem cannot be remedied using the above guide, contact Labnet International to
obtain service.
Before returning the FASTPETTE PRO for service, it should be cleaned and decontaminated.
A decontamination form and RA number must be obtained from Labnet before sending for
service.
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Action
Take out the pipette holder, clean,
wash and dry.
Replace the holder with a new
one.
Take out the pipette holder, take
out the filter, if it is dirty, replace
it with a new one.
Replace the mechanically da -
maged elements with new ones.
Check the pipette for damage
- cracks, dents - if present, repla ce
the pipette with a new one.
Check whether the pipette has
been correctly inserted in the
holder.
Check whether all parts are pre -
sent and correctly installed.
Replace the mechanically da -
maged elements with new ones.

7 - REPLACING THE FILTER

CAUTION:
The work safety instructions given in section 2 shall be observed when disassembling the
pipette controller.
The filter replacement is necessary, if drawing efficiency deterioration is observed.
The direct reason may be dirty filter after a long period of use.
The procedure is shown in fig. 4.
• Remove the pipette.
• Unscrew the nosepiece (fig. 4A).
• Remove the membrane filter (fig. 4A) and the pipette holder (fig. 4B).
• Rinse the holder using a wash bottle (fig. 4C).
• Blow liquid out of the holder and leave it until it is completely dry.
• Install new membrane filter (fig. 4D) and assemble the device in reverse order.

8 - CHARGING THE BATTERIES

CAUTION:
The FASTPETTE PRO may be charged only with the original charger. The mains voltage
must conform with the specification on the charger.
Using other chargers than the original one may damage the battery of the pipette controller.
Charging the batteries in the FASTPETTE PRO pipette controller is controlled by a micro-
processor chip which controls the entire process. When the batteries have been charged,
the charging circuit disconnects automatically.
Charging:
1. Charging temperature: 10 °C to 35 °C.
2. Charging is carried out through a charger (power supply) by direct connection to the
mains, or indirectly by means of a charging stand (fig. 1M). Batteries charging is indicated
by successive lighting of "bars".
3. Full charging time: 7-8 hours.
4. The batteries are charged when all 3 "bars" are displayed simultaneously (fig. 5.1).
The pipette controller has 3 NiMH type AAA batteries.
You have access to the batteries (fig. 1L) and can replace them with new ones after taking off
the battery cover (fig. 1K). The manner in which the batteries are arranged is shown in fig. 8.
The service life of the batteries: approx. 1000 charging cycles, if used correctly.
It is not possible to overcharge the batteries if all instructions of the manufacturer are followed.
In order to prolong the life span of the rechargeable batteries, the following rules should be
followed:
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