7.
Operating the pipettor
7.1. Setting the volume
The volume of the pipettor is clearly shown through the display. The
volume setting is carried out with the following steps (Fig. 5):
1.
Press the volume lock and hold it down.
2.
Set the volume by rotating the operating button (clockwise to
decrease the volume and counterclockwise to increase).
3.
Release the volume lock.
Fig. 5 Volume Lock
+
–
Note
: Do not rotate the operating button without pressing down the
volume lock. Do not rotate the operating button outside the volume
range of the pipettor (Chapter. 1.)
7.2. Sealing and ejecting tips
To ensure the maximum accuracy and precision Biohit tips are
recommended to be used with
m
LINE pipettors. Before fitting a tip
ensure that the pipettor tip cone is clean. Press the tip on the tip cone
of the pipettor. The pipettor is provided with a spring loaded tip cone
for optimal sealing.
Eject the tip by pressing the tip ejector with your thumb (Fig. 6). Make
sure that the tip is disposed into a suitable waste container.
Fig. 6. Tip ejector
Note
: If the tip is pressed too hard the tip cone yields and, as a result,
the counter and operating button moves.
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