Contents
The Powerpette
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Pro kit comprises
(a) Powerpette
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pipette controller
(b) Charger
(c) Two spare hydrophobic filters, 1x 0.45µm and 1x 0.20µm
(d) Bench stand / wall bracket
(e) Instruction manual
Safety Instructions
The Powerpette
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Pro has been designed with safety in mind. They are lightweight and balance safely in
the hand. The triggers have been carefully designed to
eliminate pressure points and control of intake and delivery is therefore made easier.
It is recommended when using deleterious liquids that the user wears protective clothing including
goggles and gloves. If in doubt ask your safety officer. Please consult and establish appropriate health
and safety practices applicable to the liquid being dispensed within your working environment.
WARNING!
• Only use this instrument within the recommended limits of its chemical resistance.
• Never use with fuming liquids which are incompatible with ASA, ABS, silicone or polyproplyene.
• Never use with highly flammable liquids.
• Observe the reagent manufacturer's safety information.
• Never use the instrument in an atmosphere with danger of explosion.
• When not in use store on bench stand or wall bracket.
• Never use force when in use.
• Should the instrument fail to work to specification stop pipetting and check instructions
headed Trouble Shooting (page 7).
• Only recharge with manufacturer's original charger.
• All repairs must be carried out by an authorized dealer.
• Only use the manufacturer's accessories and spare parts.
• Charger must only be used indoors and protected against moisture.
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Pro Operator Instructions
Recharging the Powerpette
Pro
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Before starting to operate, carefully check mains voltage and recharge batteries.
To charge the Powerpette
Pro
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1 Recharging temperature +10°C to +35°C.
2 Plug the charger jack (6) into the base of the Powerpette
3 Plug the charger (5) into a suitable wall socket. The red indicator on the charger will light up.
4 Place Powerpette
onto bench stand.
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5 Allow unit to charge for 16 hours from empty to fully charged.
6 Once the Powerpette
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is fully charged, the charger automatically switches to a trickle charge opera-
tion and the red indicator will turn green. If the charge to the Powerpette
re-started, the charger starts its full 16 hour charging cycle again.
This will not damage the battery.
Only use the charger indoors and protect against moisture.
Fitting the Powerpette
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Pro wall bracket
The Powerpette
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Pro bench stand is supplied ready to use as a wall bracket. When used as a bench
stand it is recommended that the wall fitting is removed.
Bench stand
Pro Operator Instructions
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is interrupted and then
Wall bracket
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