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PIPETMAN® M
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USER’S GUIDE
Chapter 19
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND
LIMITATIONS OF USE
For safety reasons, it is important to observe the following instructions:
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Battery and electrical specifications:
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Use AC adaptor and stand adapter indoors.
When pipetting infectious, radioactive, toxic, and other hazardous solutions,
please
observe all the safety precautions (e.g., wear protective clothing, goggles and gloves)
and regulations appropriate for your country.
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Storage conditions
Temperature: -20°C to 50°C - Humidity max: 80%
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Temperature of use
Between 4°C and 40°C (specifications may vary).
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Use only genuine PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips
and original Gilson’s accessories and
spare parts. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Gilson in the
user’s guide, the protection provided in the equipment may be impaired.
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Equipment disposal
This equipment must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. Instead,
it is your responsibility to correctly dispose of your waste equipment by handing
it over to an authorized facility for separate collection and recycling. It is also your
responsibility to decontaminate the equipment in case of biological, chemical,
and/or radiological contamination so as to protect from health hazards the
persons involved in the disposal and recycling of equipment. For more information about
where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local
dealer from whom you originally purchased the product or your local council. By doing so,
you will help conserve natural resources and you will ensure that your waste equipment is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. Thank you.
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PIPETMAN M can be used indoor and outdoor, if precautions are respected as
described above and in the the good laboratory practices (GLP).
NOTICE
We strongly recommend you fully charge the battery before using the
pipette. PIPETMAN M is supplied with an AC adaptor that is suitable for
your country. You must only use an original Gilson AC adaptor specific to
this product. Charge the battery in the pipette, using the AC-adapter or
the stand adapter.
WARNING
Do not use PIPETMAN M in a potentially explosive environment or with
potentially explosive chemicals.
NOTICE
Do not allow the liquid to enter the body of the pipette.
CAUTION
PIPETMAN M uses a Lithium-Ion battery. Operation on the battery is done
at user’s risk only. Opening the pipette voids the warranty.
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with legal regulations. Batteries
may not be disposed of with household waste and may explode if
disposed in fire.
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Li-ion battery pack; 1 Ah / 3.6 V. Charging time: approx. 3 hours for a
fully discharged battery (80% in one hour).
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AC adaptor : Input voltage, country-specific: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
(0.5A max.) Output voltage: +5 V DC, 3.5A (17.5W max.)
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Class II this device is double insulated.
