Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1210 3M
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Description 2 Each unit includes the f ollowing items: • 1 Electronic Pipettor • 1 Cha r ging Stand • 1 A C Adapter • 1 T est Performance Certi f icate • 1 Instruction Manual • 1 Quick Reference Card • Replacemen t T ip Cone Filters (50/bag) Make sure that all items are included and that no damage has occurred during shipment .
Pr ecautions 4 • Always follo w Good Laboratory Practices. • A void contamination of the tip cone. Do not rest the pipettor on its side. Always place the pipettor in the charging stand when not in use. • Ensure consistent technique to maintain precise results.
Instructions F or Use 6 1. Connect the AC adapter into the connector jack at the rear of the char ging stand's base. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an A C electrical outlet. 3. The green light at the top of the char ging stand indicates that the stand is in operation.
Po wer “ON” Display and Startup The display of a switched “ON” pipettor indicates that programming has been reset to default settings. 1. Switch the unit “ON”. Display: 2. Press the Start Button twice. The display sho ws that the unit is ready for the default 1:5 dilution (Mode d1, 5mL) or for program changes.
1:10 Dilution (5mL T otal V olume) 1. Press repeatedly until the display reads: 2. Press to enter selection. 3. Attach a pipette tip to the tip cone. The pipettor is now ready to be gin the 1:10 dilution (5mL total volume). The display indicates that the pipettor is ready to aspirate 4.
1:5 Dilution (1mL T otal V olume) 1. Press repeatedly until the display reads: 2. Press to enter selection. 3. Attach a pipette tip to the tip cone. The pipettor is now ready to be gin the 1:5 dilution (1mL total volume). The display indicates that the pipettor is ready to aspirate 0.
1:10 Dilution (1mL T otal V olume) 1. Press repeatedly until the display reads: 2. Press to enter selection. 3. Attach a pipette tip to the tip cone. The pipettor is now ready to be gin the 1:10 dilution (1mL total volume). The display indicates that the pipettor is ready to aspirate 0.
7. Position the pipette tip to dispense and press the Start Button. The unit will dispense the second 1.00mL aliquot. The follo wing display indicates that unit is ready to dispense the third of the three 1.00mL aliquots. 8. Position the pipette tip to dispense and press the Start Button.
Pipettor Pr ogramming 18 Open Dilution Programming 1. Press repeatedly until the display reads: 2. Press to enter selection. The display sho ws the default setting for the diluent aspiration volume. 3. Press or to select a new diluent v olume (0.10 - 5.
Pipettor Pr ogramming 20 Speed Selection Speed changes are made using these four keys: Speed "1" is slo west and Speed "5" is fastest. 1. Press to display the aspiration speed. 2. Press or to select a new aspiration speed. 3. Press when the desired aspiration speed is displayed.
22 T r oubleshooting Liquid in Tip Cone If liquid is aspirated beyond the tip cone f ilter , clean the tip cone as follo ws. 1. Switch the unit “OFF”. 2. Remov e the tip ejector collar: hold down the tip ejector le ver and twist of f the tip ejector collar .
Care and Maintenance The 3M Electronic Pipettor - 5mL requires regular cleaning to ensure trouble-free operation. Use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent to clean the outer surface of the pipettor . DO NO T A UTOCLA VE. Cleaning the Tip Cone Monthly tip cone cleaning is recommended.
Car e and Maintenance 26 1:5 Dilution T est V olume> 4.00 mL 1.00 mL 5.00 mL V olume (mL) T olerance Range > 3.968-4.032 mL 0.979-1.021 mL 4.945- 5.055 mL W eight (g) W eight (g) W eight (g) T emperature T olerance Range* T olerance Range* T olerance Range* 19°C 3.
Pipettor T ips 28 Genuine 3M Pipettor T ips are strongly recommended for use with the 3M Electronic Pipettor - 5mL. Other tips may adversely af fect the accuracy of the instrument and may damage the tip cone and ejector mechanism.
Limited W arranty 29 3M warrants that - e xcept for depletion of the battery power or where due to product abuse, product use outside the instructions or intended applications, or reasonable wear and .
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