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Conventional
Pipet
ting
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 is compatible with all
brands and sizes of pipets!
WARNING!
Using
excessive force when inserting pipets risk
s
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 pipet over the max volume! Severe damage
can occur if any liquid enters ali-Q! 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 pipet or lay on bench when filled with liquid.
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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’s
Intelligent Measuring System
, see pg. 9.
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