Introduction; Work Safety Instructions - HTL SWIFTPET PRO Manual De Instrucciones

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1 - INTRODUCTION

The SWIFTPET PRO pipette controller is a medical device intended for professional use,
in vitro diagnostics, and testing samples collected from the human body.
The pipette controller is a device intended for pipetting liquids with the use of measuring
pipettes. It can work with all types of glass or plastic pipettes in the volume range from 0.5 ml
to 100 ml.
Two dispense modes permit selection of dispensing intensity depending on the user's
needs. The selected setting of the pipette controller mode is shown on the display (fig. 1E)
Fig. 1 shows the external parts of the pipette controller with a description of the materials used.
Display indicators are shown in fig. 2.

2 - WORK SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! Risk of injury
CAUTION: Risk of damage to the device or errors in pipetting of liquids
Before starting the work with the SWIFTPET PRO every user should read these operating
instructions carefully.
CAUTION:
• Using the device inconsistently with the operating instructions may result in damaging
the device.
• The device should be maintained only at an authorised service centre, otherwise the man-
u fac turer will be relieved from any liability under the warranty.
• Only original spare parts and accessories, recommended by the manufacturer, shall be used.
• Only the original charger, supplied by the manufacturer, shall be used for charging
the batteries.
• In case of incorrect functioning of the pipette controller, work shall be stopped. The device
shall be cleaned according to section 9 and sent for repair to an authorised service centre.
• In the case of mechanical damage to the casing, the device shall be immediately sent
for repair to an authorised service centre.
• The use of excessive force during work shall be avoided.
WARNING!
• During the work with the pipette controller general safety regulations regarding risks relat-
ed with laboratory work should be observed. Protective clothing, goggles and gloves
should be worn.
• The pipette controller shall be used only for measuring liquids in conditions specified
by the ma nufacturer, which are limited due to the chemical and mechanical resistance
of the device, as well as the user safety.
• The information and instructions provided by the manufacturers of the reagents must
be observed.
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