Manual

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Research – Part A – Section 1
1.1 Intended use
The Research is a lab device intended for dispensing liquids in the volume range
from 0.1 µL to 10 mL, in combination with matching pipette tips. In vivo
applications (applications in or on the human body) are not permitted.
The Research may only be operated by trained specialist staff. All users must
have read the operating manual carefully and familiarized themselves with the
device's mode of operation.
1.2 Handling
To ensure safe, problem-free experiments with the Research pipette, it is
essential to observe the following points:
– Only use pipettes in the Research Family when a pipette tip has been
attached.
– Pipette tips are solely designed for disposable usage.
– Use the 1 – 10 mL pipette only with filter inserted.
– Do not lay down the pipette when a filled pipette tip is attached.
– When using infectious, radioactive, toxic and/or solutions that pose a health
risk, please observe the safety precautions valid for the country in which the
pipette is being used.
– When using organic solvents and aggressive chemicals, check the suitability
of use with pipette tips (made of PP = polypropylene) and the pipettes.
– When using solutions with physical characteristics which are considerably
different to those of water (e.g. glycerol), check the dispensing volume as
described in Section 5.2.
– Avoid differences in temperature between pipettes and pipette tips as well as
the liquid used as this may lead to incorrect volumes being dispensed.
– The above may also occur when liquids with a high vapor pressure are used.
1.3 Care and maintenance
– Do not allow any liquid to enter into the pipette.
– Do not clean the pipette with acetone or aggressive solutions.
– Use original spare parts and accessories (pipette tips) only.
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