PIPETTING
To aspirate
1
Carefully hold the pipette and insert it securely into the polypropylene nose cone and silicone holder.
2
Select mode of operation–High, Low, for blowout pipettes. 'G' for 'to deliver'.
3
Depress upper trigger (1) (The harder the pipetting triggers are pressed the faster the aspiration.)
To dispense
1
In BLOW-OUT mode, (mode switch on high or low) depress the lower trigger (2)
(The harder the pipetting triggers are pressed, the faster the dispense).
2
If 'G' gravity mode is chosen, the upper aspirate trigger automatically operates at low speed while
the lower trigger opens the pipette to atmosphere, allowing liquid to run out.
WARNING!
Please ensure that no liquid enters the instrument. The StarPet Pro should never be used without the
filter (8). The filter also prevents liquid from entering the instrument. Where liquid has entered please
clean and replace filter.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
The StarPet Pro is virtually service-free. If the recommendations above do not resolve the problem, please
contact your authorised dealer.
PROBLEM
Suction capacity slow
Pipette drips
Note
When the meniscus level has been reached liquid should not drip out of the pipette. If the pipette does
drip, check that the adaptor assembly and filter are correctly assembled and the pipette is properly located
into the silicone pipette holder.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Filter Blocked, dirty or damaged
Batteries low
Pipette not securely positioned in
silicone pipette holder
Pipette holder or pipette damaged
StarPet Pro Operator Instructions
REMEDY
Clean or replace membrane filter
Recharge
Re-attach
Replace
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