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Attaching the Pipette
Prior to attaching the pipette, inspect
the pipette’s top end for damage. A
chipped pipette may damage the
silicone pipette adapter.
Holding the pipette as near to the top
as possible, carefully push it into the
nozzle for a secure fit.
Pipetting
Once the pipette has been securely attached, always hold the
instrument in a vertical position with the pipette tip facing down.
Filling the Pipette
Set the pump speed with the mode button on the top of the
instrument. Pressing the mode button will cycle through High, Low and
Gravity settings. Set on high speed for use with large-volume pipettes
or low speed for use with small-volume pipettes. Select the gravity
mode (G on the unit) for “to contain” pipettes for low speed aspiration
and gravity-driven delivery.
When using a 1mL pipette, the included
adapter will make it more stable.
First insert the 1mL adapter into the nozzle
then insert the pipette.
Caution!
Do not use force when inserting the pipette. Excessive force can cause
the pipette to break. Use extra caution when inserting thin pipettes.
Pump speed mode button
HI
L
O
G
Immerse the pipette tip into the liquid. Slowly press the aspirating
button (upper pipetting button). The speed of aspiration is dependent
on the amount the button is depressed. Fill the pipette so that the
meniscus is just above the desired volume.
