9 Disinfection/autoclaving
9 Disinfection/autoclaving
9.1 UV sterilization
The device is resistant to normal exposure to a UV disinfection lamp. The effects of the UV exposure
may cause some color change.
9.2 Autoclaving
9.3 Reference run (rEF)
After each change of the pipette shaft, a manual reference run must be carried out. The reference run
is used for the secure coupling of the piston.
a.
Call up rEF mode: Pressing the 'Menu' and 'Enter' keys simultaneously activates the rEF mode.
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Operating manual
The instrument is permanently adjusted for aqueous solu-
tions but can also be adjusted for solutions of different den-
sity, viscosity, and temperature. The Transferpette® -8/-12
electronic can be adjusted in any mode (except GEL mode).
The highlighted part of Transferpette® -8/-12 electronic can
be autoclaved at 121°C (250 °F), 2 bar, and with a holding
time of at least 15 minutes according to DIN EN 285.
a.
Eject the pipette tips.
b.
Separate the pipetting unit from the handle, see Mainte-
nance, p. 71.
c.
Autoclave the complete pipetting unit without further
disassembly.
d.
Allow the pipetting unit to cool down completely and
dry.
e.
Screw the pipetting unit back into the handle.
f.
Carry out reference run (rEF).
The effectiveness of autoclaving must be verified by the user.
Maximum safety is achieved through vacuum sterilization.
We recommend the use of sterilization bags.
If the pipette is autoclaved frequently, the piston and seal
should be greased with the grease supplied in order to en-
sure proper movement.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Transferpette® -8/-12 electronic 997200