2 Safety regulations
9. Always check that the instrument is in proper working condition be-
fore use. If the instrument appears to have a malfunction (e.g., slug-
gish piston, leakage), stop pipetting immediately and observe Trou-
bleshooting . Contact the manufacturer, if necessary.
2.2 Purpose
The instrument is used for pipetting liquids. It works on the principle of di-
rect displacement.
2.3 Limitations of use
Suitable for media with:
• densities of up to 13.6 g/cm³
• vapor pressure up to 500 mbar
• viscosity (see table)
Nominal volume [µl]
1, 2, 5
10
20
25
50
100
Working temperature range: 15–40°C (59–104°F)
2.4 Application restrictions
Crystallization of concentrated salt solutions and other crystallizing liq-
uids can damage the seal.
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suitable for viscosities of up to (kinematic viscosity) [mm
6,000
20,000
50,000
50,000
100,000
140,000
2
/s]
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