™ Omega Pipettor Operating Instructions © 2006 Argos Technologies Inc. www.argos-tech.com Argos Technologies, Inc.
Contents Page Subject 2 3 3 4 4/5 6/7 7 7 8 Product Overview Product Description Package Contents Warranty Information Getting Started Maintenance, Care & Safety Precautions Trouble Shooting Replacement Parts Ordering Information Chemical Compatibility Guide Product Overview Illuminated LED Array Shows battery charge Personalized Name Card Speed Control Thumbwheel Filter Tube Filter Silicon Pipette Holder Aspirate Trigger Dispense Trigger Nosepiece Power Supply/ Charging Socket © 2006 Argos Techno
Product Description Thank you for your recent purchase of the Argos Omega™ Pipettor, the last serological pipettor you will ever need! The Omega Pipettor is a portable, lightweight and ergonomic unit for use with plastic or glass pipettes from 1-100mL. Its balanced design and contoured buttons help prevent hand fatigue even after hours of use. With its unique UV resistant plastic housing it is the pipettor of choice for use in laminar hoods or other locations exposed to UV light.
WARRANTY INFORMATION Omega 1 Year Warranty Argos Omega Pipettor is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, providing that: • • • The unit has not been opened or attempted to be opened by the end user The user ensures that it has been carefully cleaned and decontaminated The unit has been operated according to the instructions and not in any improper way.
The Omega Pipettor is equipped with an LED display that is activated during use. When all five lights are lit, the pipettor is fully charged. As the battery begins to lose its charge, the illuminated lights are reduced by one for every 20% loss of battery life. When only one bar remains illuminated, representing 20% battery power, the pipettor should be recharged. You can recharge the battery at any time without damage.
Maintenance, Care and Safety Precautions WARNING!! Before cleaning disconnect Pipettor from the power supply. Never clean the power supply or immerse the Pipettor in water. Safety Precautions - Never use with highly flammable or corrosive liquids Ensure the current of your electrical source matches the voltage of the charger unit. Only use the adapter supplied with the unit. When changing the filter, wear protective gloves to prevent accidental contamination.
Cleaning and Care The Omega Pipettor can be cleaned with most common laboratory disinfectants, including isopropanol. Never use aggressive organic solvents. The nosepiece can be autoclaved at 121°C, with the exception of the filter. Follow the procedure under “Replacing the Filter” to remove the filter prior to sterilization.
Chemical Compatibility Guide: R: O: L: N: Recommended Test advised Limited resistance Not recommended PA: POM: NBR: CR: MQ / MVQ: FPM: Polyamide Polymethlenoxid Nitril – rubber Chloroprene (Neoprene) Silicon - caoutchouc Fluor – caoutchouc (Viton) Acids Hydrochloric acid 10% Hydrochloric acid conc.