Autoclaving; Reference Run (Ref) - BRAND Transferpette electronic Mode D'emploi

Autoclaving

The pipette shaft of the Transferpette
in picture) can be autoclaved at 121 °C (250 °F), 2 bar
absolute (30 psi) with a holding time of at least 15 minutes,
according to DIN EN 285.
The handgrip can not be autoclaved!
Attention:
1.
Eject the pipette tip.
2.
Unscrew the pipette shaft from the grip.
3.
Autoclave the complete pipette shaft without
any further disassembling.
4.
Allow the pipette shaft to completely cool
and dry.
5.
Screw the pipette shaft into the grip again.
6.
Perform a reference run (rEF).
The effectiveness of the autoclaving
Note:
must be verified by the user.
Maximum reliability is obtained with
vacuum sterilization. We recommend
the use of sterilization bags.
If the pipette shaft is autoclaved frequently, then the
piston should be oiled with the supplied silicone oil in
order to provide smoother movement.

Reference run (rEF)

A manual refernce run must be completed each time the pipette shaft is reattached to
the handle. The reference run is needed to assure secure connection of the piston.
What to do
1.
Bring up rEF mode
2.
Perform the
reference run
Note:
After the reference run, the display automatically returns to the previous program.
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How to do it
Simoultaneously press the
MENU and the ENTER key
to activate the rEF mode.
Press the pipetting key once
to start the reference run. A
noise can be heard, clearly
indicating the function is be-
ing performed.
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Keys to press Display readout
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