BRAND Transferpette S Operating Manual
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- Page 1 Gebrauchsanleitung Operating manual Mode d'em- ploi Instrucciones de manejo Istruzione Instruções de utilização 操作手册 Transferpette® S Mikroliterpipetten | Micropipettes...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1 Introduction................38 Scope of delivery................38 Terms of use ................. 38 2 Safety regulations ..............39 Safety regulations ................ 39 Purpose..................40 Limitations of use................. 40 Application restrictions..............40 Operating exclusions ..............41 3 Functional and operational components ........42 4 Pipetting................. - Page 3 Table of contents 13 Repairs ................... 64 13.1 Sending for repair ................ 64 14 Calibration service..............66 15 Information about your laboratory instrument ......66 16 Warranty ................68 17 Disposal.................. 68 Transferpette® S 997207 Operating manual...
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Page 4: Introduction
• Be sure to include the operating manual if you transfer possession of this device to a third party. • You can find up-do-date versions of the operating manual on our website: www.brand.de. 1.2.1 Hazard levels The following signal words identify possible hazards:... -
Page 5: Safety Regulations
Format Meaning Format Meaning a., b., c. Indicates the individual steps of Indicates a result. a task. 2 Safety regulations 2.1 Safety regulations Please read carefully! The instrument Transferpette® S can be used in combination with haz- ardous materials, work processes and equipment. However, the operat- ing manual cannot cover all of the safety issues that may occur in doing so. -
Page 6: Purpose
2 Safety regulations 8. Use only original spare parts. Do not make any technical modifica- tions. Do not disassemble the device further than described in the operating manual! 9. Always check that the device is in proper working condition before use. -
Page 7: Operating Exclusions
2.5 Operating exclusions The user is responsible for checking the compatibility of the instrument with the intended application. The instrument cannot be used: • for liquids that corrode polypropylene • for liquids that corrode polycarbonate (viewing window) • for liquids that corrode FKM and polyether ether ketone (PEEK) •... -
Page 8: Functional And Operational Components
3 Functional and operational components 3 Functional and operational components Pipetting button Volume-setting wheel Easy Calibration function Finger rest Pipetting shaft Tip cone Handle Volume display Volume-change protection 10 Tip ejection key Operating manual Transferpette® S 997207... - Page 9 Label window The instrument can be individually la- beled on the finger rest: a. Remove the label window on the fin- ger rest. b. Mark the labeling film. c. Reinsert the labeling film with win- dow. Transferpette® S 997207 Operating manual...
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Page 10: Pipetting
PE filter; see UV sterilization, p. 53 . > Perfect analysis results can only be achieved by using quality tips. We recommend BRAND pipette tips. For additional information, refer to the accuracy table Accuracy table, p. 49 . > Pipette tips are disposable products! a. - Page 11 3. Aspirating a sample NOTICE The ISO 8655 standard requires that pipette tips are pre-wetted once be- fore the actual pipetting procedure. a. Press the pipetting key until first re- sistance is felt. b. Hold the instrument vertically and immerse the tip in the liquid. c.
- Page 12 4 Pipetting 4. Dispensing a sample a. Place the pipette tip against the ves- sel wall. Hold the pipette at an angle of 30-45° to the vessel wall. b. Press the pipetting button at a uni- form speed until the first resistance is felt and hold it.
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Page 13: Checking The Volume
The complete testing procedure (SOP) can be downloaded at www.brand.de. You can download the detailed test instructions (SOP) at www.brand.de. For GLP- and ISO-compliant evaluations and documentation, we recom- mend the EASYCAL™ calibration software from BRAND. A demo version can be downloaded from https://shop.brand.de/. - Page 14 Coefficient of variation*: Standard deviation*: 100 s CV% = *) Accuracy and coefficient of variation are calculated according to the formulas of statistical quality control. NOTICE Test Instructions (SOPs) are available for download from www.brand.de Operating manual Transferpette® S 997207...
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Page 15: Accuracy Table
6 Accuracy table ® Transferpette S, adjustable Volume Partial *R* ≤ ± % CV* ≤ % Recommended tip range volume steps type [µl] [μl] [μl] [μl] 0.1–1 0.001 0.1–20 0.1–2.5 0.002 0.5–20 1.25 0.25 0.5–10 0.01 0.5–20 5 1 2–20 0.02 2–200 2 5–50 0.05 2–200... - Page 16 6 Accuracy table ® Transferpette S, fixed-volume Volume *R* ≤ ± % CV* ≤ % Recommended tip type range [μl] [µl] 10 0.5–20 20 2–200 25 2–200 50 2–200 100 2–200 200 2–200 500 50–1000 1000 50–1000 2000 500–5000 *A = Accuracy, CV = Coefficient of Variation 20 °C Final test values based on the nominal volume (= max.
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Page 17: Adjustment - Easy Calibration
7 Adjustment – Easy Calibration The instrument is permanently calibrated for aqueous solutions. If it is de- termined that the pipette is operating inaccurately or to adjust the instru- ment to work with solutions of varying density and viscosity or with spe- cially-shaped pipette tips, it can be calibrated using the Easy Calibration Technique. - Page 18 7 Adjustment – Easy Calibration e. Set the adjustment value: Transferpette® S, adjustable: with the volume-setting wheel in the UNLOCK position, set to the previously deter- mined actual value. Transferpette® S, fixed-volume: set the volume by rotating in the +/- direc- tion.
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Page 19: Disinfection/Autoclaving
8 Disinfection/autoclaving 8.1 Autoclaving The Pipette is completely autoclavable at 121 °C (250 °F), 2 bar and a hold- ing time of at least 15 minutes, in accordance with DIN EN 285. a. Eject the pipette tip. b. Autoclave the complete pipette without any further disassembling. c. -
Page 20: Pe Filter
Inspect the piston and seal for contamination. c. Check the device for leaks. We recommend using the BRAND leak detector, the BRAND PLT unit. As an alternative to this, aspirate a sample and hold the device vertically for ap- prox. - Page 21 Cleaning a. Detach the pipette shaft (S) from the handle by unscrewing it. b. Unscrew the upper part of the ejector unit (A) from the pipette shaft. c. Pull out the shaft (B, C and D) from the lower part of the ejector unit (E). d.
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Page 22: Disassembly/Cleaning (2-10 Ml)
Inspect the piston and seal for contamination. c. Check the device for leaks. We recommend using the BRAND leak detector, the BRAND PLT unit. As an alternative to this, aspirate a sample and hold the device vertically for ap- prox. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
e. Clean the piston unit (G) and the bot- tom part of the shaft (H) with a soap solution or isopropanol, and then rinse with distilled water. f. Dry the parts (max. 120 °C/248 °F) and allow them to cool. g. -
Page 24: Product Markings
Autoclavable up to the temperature shown 121 °C Data matrix The data matrix refers to the BRAND MyProduct website. www.brand.de/ip Hyperlink to BRAND patent site Operating manual... -
Page 25: Order Information
12 Order Information 12.1 Order info/accessories Transferpette® S, fixed-volume Volume Description Order No. 10 μl F-10 705808 20 μl F-20 705816 25 μl F-25 705820 50 μl F-50 705828 100 μl F-100 705838 200 μl F-200 705844 500 μl F-500 705854 1,000 μl F-1000... - Page 26 12 Order Information Table stand Description Order No. Table stand for 704807 6 Transferpette® S 6 Transferpette® S -8/-12 Wall mount Description Order No. Wall mount for 704812 1 Transferpette® S 1 Transferpette® S -8/-12 Shelf/rack mount Description Order No. Shelf mount for 704811 1 Transferpette®...
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Page 27: Spares
12.2 Spares 12.2.1 Transferpette® S up to 1,000 μl Spare parts for Transferpette® S, nominal volume 20–200 μl. The appearance and dimensions of the spare parts correspond to the respective nominal volume. Ejector (upper part) Piston unit Seal with spring Shaft with ejector spring Ejector (bottom part) Transferpette®... - Page 28 12 Order Information Transferpette® S, adjustable Volume 0.1–1 μl 705508 704600 – 704718* 704730 0.1–2.5 μl 705508 704616 – 704719* 704731 0.5–10 μl 705508 704601 – 704721* 704732 2–20 μl 705509 704602 704610 704723 704733 5–50 μl 705509 704615 704617 704722 704734 10–100 μl...
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Page 29: Additional Accessories
Transferpette® S, fixed-volume and adjustable Volume F + F' 2 ml 704765 704606 703247 704626 7288 0.5–5 ml 704766 704606 703247 704626 7288 1–10 ml 704767 704607 704628 704626 7298 12.3 Additional accessories Description Order no. Filter for Transferpette® S 2 ml + 5 ml, PU 25 pc. 704652 Filter for Transferpette®... -
Page 30: Repairs
Complete the “Declaration on Absence of Health Hazards” and send the instrument to the manufacturer or supplier. Ask your supplier or manu- facturer for the form. The form can also be downloaded from www.brand.de. Outside USA and Canada Please clarify the requirements for the return delivery with BrandTech Sci- entific, Inc before sending the instrument in for service. - Page 31 BRAND GMBH + CO KG BrandTech® Scientific, Inc. Otto-Schott-Straße 25 11 Bokum Road 97877 Wertheim (Germany) Essex, CT 06426-1506 (USA) T +49 9342 808 0 T +1-860-767 2562 F +49 9342 808 98000 F +1 - 860 - 767 2563 info@brand.de...
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Page 32: Calibration Service
DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 is en- closed with each device. More information can be obtained from your re- tailer or directly from BRAND. The order document is available for down- load at www.brand.de (Service & Support). - Page 33 Furthermore you will find a data matrix code on some devices (Transfer- pette® S, HandyStep® touch as well as HandyStep touch® S). Scan the data matrix code with an usual reading app to call up the information via URL https://www.brand.de/myproduct. Transferpette® S 997207 Operating manual...
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Page 34: Warranty
16 Warranty 16 Warranty We shall not be liable for the consequences of improper handling, use, servicing, operating or unauthorized repairs of the device or for the con- sequences of normal wear and tear, especially of wearing parts such as pistons, seals, valves and the breakage of glass.
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