Maintenance; Components - CORNING Stripettor Ultra Manual De Instrucciones

WARNING!
If disposable batteries are used, it is unacceptable to connect the device to the charger.
In order to prolong the life span of the rechargeable batteries, the following rules should
be followed:
1. Before the pipet controller is activated for the first time, the batteries should be charged.
2. If the pipet controller starts to indicate low battery level during work, connect it to the
power supply to continue working.
3. Do not leave the pipet controller discharged for a long period of time.
4. In case of a planned longer break in using the device, it is recommended to remove
the batteries from the battery compartment or charge them every few months.

9. Maintenance

Cleaning
The pipet controller does not require any maintenance. Its external parts may be cleaned
with a swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
The nose piece and the pipet holder may be autoclaved at 121°C for 20 mi nutes.
After autoclaving, dry the pipet holder. The filter included in the set may be sterilized
by autoclaving at 121°C for not more than 15 minutes.
Ultra violet (UV) sterilization
The outer body of the pipet controller is UV resistant, which was confirmed by many tests.
The recommended distance from the radiation source to exposed element should be not less
than 50 cm.
Prolonged and very intense UV exposure can cause de-coloration of pipet controller parts,
without affecting its performance.
Storage
The pipet controller should be stored in a dry place. The allowable storage temperature:
-20°C to +50°C.
During breaks in the work the pipet controller can be stored on the wall hanger.
CAUTION:
Do not store the pipet controller with a filled pipet.

10. Components

The pipet controller set is supplied with the following components:
• Universal charger with set of adapters
• Membrane filter 0.2 µm (3)
• Batteries (3 AAA)
• Instruction manual
• Wall hanger
• Set of colored nose pieces (3: yellow, green, red)
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