Draft 4830 nual g EN) manual Biomaster® 4830 Operating manual
Draft Copyright © 2013 Eppendorf AG, Hamburg. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior permission of the copyright owner. Trademarks Eppendorf® and the Eppendorf logo and are registered trademarks of Eppendorf AG, Hamburg, Germany. BIOMASTER® and Mastertip® are registered trademarks of Eppendorf AG, Hamburg, Germany. Registered trademarks are not marked in all cases with ™ or ® in this manual. 4830 900.
Draft Table of contents Biomaster® 4830 English (EN) Table of contents 1 Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1 Using this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 Danger symbols and danger levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2.1 Danger symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draft Operating instructions Biomaster® 4830 English (EN) 1 1.1 Operating instructions Using this manual Read this operating manual completely before using the device for the first time. Also observe the instructions for use of the accessories. This operating manual is part of the product. Thus, it must always be easily accessible. Enclose this operating manual when transferring the device to third parties.
Draft 2 2.1 Product description Biomaster® 4830 English (EN) Product description Operating principle The Biomaster is a pipette designed for very sensitive testing in the volume range of 1 μL – 20 μL. It can be used with variable settings and without entrainment of residues. Its tip, the Mastertip, can be mounted with one hand and disposes of an integrated piston. By inhibiting the formation of aerosols, the Mastertip excludes sample contamination. The Biomaster is UV-resistant and autoclavable.
Safety Biomaster® 4830 English (EN) 3 3.1 Draft Safety Intended use The Biomaster is a lab device which, in combination with a Mastertip, is intended for dispensing aqueous solutions in the volume range of 1 μL – 20 μL. In vivo applications (applications in or on the human body) are not permitted. The Biomaster may only be operated by trained specialists. All users must have read the operating manual carefully and familiarized themselves with the device's mode of operation. 3.
Draft 3.3 Safety Biomaster® 4830 English (EN) Information on product liability In the following cases, the designated protection of the device may be compromised. Liability for any resulting property damage or personal injury is then transferred to the operator: • The device is not used in accordance with the operating manual. • The device is used outside of its intended use. • The device is used with accessories or consumables which are not recommended by Eppendorf.
Operation Biomaster® 4830 English (EN) 4 4.1 Draft Operation Setting the volume 1. Press and hold the volume catch. 2. Turn the control button to set the volume. 3. Release the volume catch. The set volume is now secured against unintentional readjustment. 4.2 Tip take-up Prerequisites The Mastertip is placed in a tip box. 1. Attach the Biomaster to one Mastertip. You will feel the Biomaster locking in place in the Mastertip. Keep the Mastertip in the tip box after attaching it to the Biomaster.
Draft 5 5.1 Maintenance Biomaster® 4830 English (EN) Maintenance Testing the volume You can test the volume of the Biomaster by weighing the pipetted, demineralized water with a sufficiently sensitive analytical balance: The following components must have the same temperature: • • • • demineralized water weighing vessel pipette pipette tips Weighings should be conducted at 20 °C – 27 °C. During the measurement the temperature may not fluctuate by more than ±0.5 °C.
Maintenance Biomaster® 4830 English (EN) 5.3 Draft Cleaning and decontamination NOTICE! Damage to device from unsuitable cleaning fluids or sharp or pointed objects. Unsuitable cleaning fluids can damage the device. Never use corrosive cleaning fluids, strong solvents or abrasive polishes. Check the compatibility with the materials used. Do not clean the device with acetone or organic solvents with a similar effect. Do not clean the device with sharp objects.
Draft Technical data Biomaster® 4830 English (EN) 1. Please note the information in the document "Decontamination certificate for product returns". You can find it as a PDF file on our webpage www.eppendorf.com. 2. Enter the serial number of the Pipette in the decontamination certificate. 3. With the shipment please include the completed decontamination certificate for product returns with the Pipette. 4. Send the pipette to Eppendorf AG or an Eppendorf AG service partner.
Ordering Information Biomaster® 4830 English (EN) 7 Draft Ordering Information Order no. (International) 4830 000.017 0030 001.320 3115 000.003 3115 600.019 3115 000.020 Order no.
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