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Conventional Pipetting Mode:
1
Attach serological pipet
- Hold the pipet as near to its upper end as possible, and carefully insert it into the nozzle
until it fits tightly.
NOTE: ali-Q 2 is compatible with all brands and sizes of pipets!
WARNING!
Using excessive force when inserting pipets risks breakage and injury. If you are having difficulty inserting pipets fully,
try using VistaLab Wobble-not
TM
low insertion force pipets.
2
Aspirate liquid
- Immerse the pipet’s tip into the liquid. Press and hold the gray aspirate button and fill the pipet so
that the meniscus is above the volume graduation desired. Then press the bottom gray dispense button until bottom
of meniscus is at the desired volume graduation.
ATTENTION!
Do not fill the serological pipet over the max volume! Severe
damage can occur if any liquid enters ali-Q 2! Decrease pressure
on aspirate button when reaching max volume to slow down
aspiration.
3
Dispense liquid
- Carefully position the tip of the full pipet over the receiving vessel. Press and hold the gray
dispense button until meniscus reaches desired volume graduation or when pipet is completely empty.
ATTENTION!
NEVER invert ali-Q 2 or lay it on a bench when filled with liquid.
NOTE:
The motor will activate at seemingly random times when pressing the aspirate or dispense buttons.
Don’t worry. It’s normal!
For more information on ali-Q 2’s
Aspirate button
Aspirate
Dispense
Dispense button