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Pro & Quicksilver Operator Instructions
Introduction
The Jencons Powerpette
®
Pro and Powerpette
®
Quicksilver have been carefully designed and manufac-
tured as lightweight, cordless pipetting aids for use with all plastic or glass pipettes from 1–100ml.
These new Powerpettes are constructed in recyclable materials and operate on two rechargeable, long
life, environmentally friendly, 1.2V nickel metal hydride batteries. Powerpettes have uniquely formed fin-
ger triggers to minimize any high pressure points. These triggers also control intake and dispense speeds.
A battery warning light (4) is triggered whenever the charge in the batteries is low and they should then
be recharged. Pipetting with Powerpettes can also take place while the units are connected to their
chargers (5).
Powerpettes have a conveniently located slide switch (3) which allows the user to select between three
modes of operation:
Slide switch position ‘High’ (top)
Suction and dispense at full speed (Blow-out)
Slide switch position ‘Low’ (middle)
Suction and dispense at reduced speed (Blow-out)
Slide switch position ‘G’ (bottom)
Suction at reduced speed, dispense by gravity (To Deliver)
Technical Data
Batteries
2 x 1.2V nickel metal hydride
Battery service Life
500–1000 cycles from empty
Charger
75mA/h for 14 hours plug-in; UK, European, USA, Indian,
Japanese or Australian versions
Installation (over voltage) category II
Double insulation indicated on charger by symbol
Overall weight
180g without stand
Filter (8)
Hydrophobic 25mm dia 0.45µm (fitted) plus two
additional spare filters
1x 0.45µm
1x 0.20µm
Case material
ASA
Nosecone material
(10) ASA – Powerpette Pro/ ABS – Powerpette Quicksilver
Pipette holder
Silicone (9)
Pipette types
Plastic or glass 1–100ml
