POWERPETTE PRO
Safety Information
The Powerpette 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.
Installation
Introduction
The Powerpette Pro has been carefully designed and
manufactured as a lightweight, cordless pipetting aid for use
with all plastic or glass pipettes from 1–100 ml.
This Powerpette Pro is constructed in recyclable materials and
operates on two rechargeable, long life, environmentally friendly
1.2V nickel metal hydride batteries. Powerpette Pro has uniquely
formed finger triggers to minimize any high pressure points.
These triggers also control intake and dispensing speeds.
Slide switch position 'High' (top)
Slide switch position 'Low' (middle)
Slide switch position 'G' (bottom)
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Suction and dispense at full speed (Blow-out)
Suction and dispense at reduced speed (Blow-out)
Suction at reduced speed, dispense by gravity (To Deliver)
Package Contents
The Powerpette Pro kit comprises:
‒ Powerpette Pro pipette controller
‒ Charger
‒ Two spare hydrophobic filters, 1x 0.45 µm and 1x 0.20 µm
‒ Three ASA nosecones (pink, red, blue)
‒ Bench stand / wall bracket
‒ Instruction manual
A battery warning light (4) is triggered whenever the charge
in the batteries is low and they should then be recharged.
Pipetting with Powerpette Pro can also take place while the
units are connected to their chargers (5).
Powerpette Pro has a conveniently located slide switch (3) which
allows the user to select between three modes of operation: