Dispensing; Maintenance; Cleaning The Pipette Adapter And Replacing The Filter; Checking For Leaks - Heathrow Scientific Rota-Filler 3000 Manual De Instrucciones

Wipe the outer surface of the pipette tip to remove residual liquid.
Place the tip of the pipette against the side wall of the container.
Slowly press the dispensing button (lower pipetting button) until the
meniscus is exactly level with the desired volume.
Caution!
Take care to avoid aspirating the liquid into the Rota-Filler 3000 ®
which can impair performance. If liquid is aspirated into the unit,
clean the pipette adapter and nose cone per instructions under
"Maintenance" (next page). If necessary, replace the filter.

Dispensing

Place the pipette tip at an angle against the inside of the receiving
vessel. Slowly press the dispensing button (lower pipetting button).
The dispensing speed is dependent upon the amount the button is
depressed.
In the "Blow-Out" mode
where the pump speed
slide switch is set to
"High" or "Low", the
dispensing button
activates the pump to
blow-out all liquid from
Pipet
the pipette.
nozzle
In the "Gravity" mode,
the dispensing button
does not activate the
pump. The liquid is
dispensed by gravity.
The pipette volume can
be regulated using
various degrees of finger
pressure. This mode is
for "To Contain"
pipettes.
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Aspirating
button
Dispensing
button

Maintenance

The Rota-Filler 3000 ® is normally maintenance-free. When
necessary, the housing can be wiped occasionally using a damp
cloth.

Cleaning the Pipette Adapter and Replacing the Filter

Caution!
When cleaning and exchanging the filter, wear protective gloves
and safety goggles to avoid the risk of splashes and
contamination.
If liquid has entered the nose cone or if the aspirating efficiency has
decreased, observe the following instructions:
1. Hold the pipette over a container and remove the pipette.
2. Gently unscrew the nose cone.
3. Remove the filter.
4. Remove the pipette adapter from the nose cone by pushing it
upwards.
5. Rinse the pipette adapter with demineralized water and allow to
dry at room temperature.
6. With the Whatman ® name and filter size facing down, push a new
filter into the pipette adapter. The filter's smooth sided connector
must be facing the pipette adapter. The filter's stepped, larger
diameter connector should be facing the filter adapter. Push the
filter adapter onto the filter.
7. Reassemble the Rota-Filler 3000 ® by reversing the steps above.
8. Test Rota-Filler 3000 ® for leaks, see "Checking for Leaks" (below).
Notes
— Not all membrane filters are suitable for use with the Rota-Filler
3000 ® . For proper performance, only use the manufacturer's
recommended replacement filters.
— The pipette adapter, filter, and filter adapter may be steam
sterilized at 121°C for 20 minutes.
—It is the user's responsibility to ensure proper sterilization.

Checking for Leaks

When the pipette has been filled, liquid should not drip from the
pipette unless appropriate buttons are depressed. Should the pipette
drip, disassemble the pipette adapter, filter, and filter adapter.
Carefully reassemble. If necessary, replace worn parts. See "Ordering
Information" (page 14).
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