CORREC T PIPET TING WITH THE ERGOONE
The volume is set at the factory to the nominal volume for the ErgoOne
be changed quickly and easily. See page 8.
Quick start in the standard pipetting mode
Attach the tips
1.
Align the manifold
2.
Aspirate liquid
3.
Discharge liquid
4.
Eject tips
5.
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Use the correct tips according to the volume range or the color code.
Ensure that the tips are securely seated.
Pipette tips are disposables items!
The manifold can turn freely in both direc-
tions.
Hold the pipette vertically and immerse the tips
2 to 3 mm into the liquid.
Press the pipetting key
once to aspirate the liquid
into the tips. The arrow in
the display points upwards
to indicate the aspiration
of liquid.
NOTE:
To avoid the intake of air, leave the tips immersed
into the liquid for approx. 1 sec.
After the liquid has been aspirated, the arrow in the display points
downwards to indicate discharging.
Hold the pipette at an angle between 30º and 45º, place the tips
against the vessel wall.
Press the pipetting key
again and the liquid is com-
pletely discharged includ-
ing automatic blow-out.
Afterwards wipe pipette
tips against the vessel wall.
Hold the manifold over a
suitable disposal container
and press the tip ejection
key.
NOTE:
ISO 8655 prescribes rinsing the pipette tips once with the sample liquid
prior to the actual pipetting process.
E-8/-12
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Tip ejection
key