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Handling the Pipettor
transporting the Precision Series Pipettor is easy, but simple safety
precautions are necessary to stabilize it while moving or shipping.
the instrument must be locked to prevent the
Head Assembly
from shifting weight horizontally or vertically, potentially causing
instability.
To ensure safety, follow these steps:
1
Move the
Head Assembly
to the center position, and then
slightly left of center.
2
Lift the
Locking Key Ring
and engage the spring-loaded
plunger into the hole on the
Base
by rotating it 90°. Slide a
little left and then right until the spring plunger clicks and
locks the horizontal motion.
3
Lower the 96 channel pipettor
Head Assembly
by gently
pulling down on the
Levered Handle
until it stops.
4
turn the black plastic
Locking Thumb Screw
on the
Chassis
Assembly
until it completely engages with the c’bore in
the
Chassis Assembly
. Verify the vertical motion is locked.
5
Using the
Side Handles
, lift the instrument to transport to
a new location or to place into shipping container.
6
to unlock, reverse the transporting procedure outlined in the
steps above. to continue installation, refer to
INSTALLING
THE PRECISION SERIES PIPETTOR
.
Handling and Environmental Conditions
the
Precision Series Pipettor
is
easily transportable, but there are
simple safety precautions to follow.
Locking
procedures are required to
properly
stabilize
the instrument.
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