Safety Instructions - BRAND Transferpette S 8 Mode D'emploi

Safety Instructions

Please read the following carefully!
This instrument may sometimes be used with hazardous materials, opera-
tions, and equipment. It is beyond the scope of this manual to address all
of the safety risks associated with its use in such applications. It is the
responsibility of the user of this pipette to consult and establish appropri-
ate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regula-
tory limitations prior to use.
1. Follow general instructions for hazard prevention and safety instruc-
tions; e.g., wear protective clothing, eye protection and gloves.
2. Observe all safety precautions provided by reagent manufacturers.
3. Read this operating manual carefully.
4. Do not use the device outside of its defined operating limits.
If in doubt, contact the manufacturer or supplier.
5. Always work in a way which endangers neither the user nor any other
person. When emptying the tips, the sample must never spray or splat-
ter into the surrounding area. Discharge into suitable collecting vessel.
6. Use only original manufacturer's accessories and spare parts. Do not
modify the instrument in any way, other than as specifically described
by the manufacturer.
7. Operate only with tips attached. When working with aggressive media,
do not touch the tips orifice.
Limitations of use
The user has to ensure the compatibility of the instrument with the
intended application.
This instrument cannot be used:
• for liquids incompatible with polypropylene
• for liquids attacking polycarbonate (viewing window)
• for liquids attacking polyphenyl sulfide
(100 µl, 200 µl and 300 µl models)
• for liquids of a very high vapor pressure
Viscous and highly adhesive liquids may impair volumetric accuracy.
Volumetric accuracy may also be impaired when pipetting liquids that
differ from ambient temperature by more than ± 1 °C /± 1.8 °F.
Permissible operating range: 15-40 °C / 59-104 °F.
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