Tabla De Contenido; General Safety Instruction; Restrictions Of Use; Before Using The Biotrate - Biohit Biotrate Manual Del Operador

Contents
General Safety Instruction ...............................This page
Restrictions of use ...........................................This page
Before using the Biotrate ...............................This page
Assembly .................................................................... 3
Operating instructions ................................................ 3
Diagrams ................................................................. 4-5
User calibration .......................................................... 6
Adjustable head ......................................................... 6
General Safety Instructions
Careful safety precautions must apply when dispensing corrosive,
radioactive or hazardous chemicals.
• Always observe general safety regulations (eg. wear comfortable
eye, face, hand and general protection).
• Follow this operating instruction manual.
• When using the instrument, take into consideration the chemi-
cal compatibility of the materials in contact with the liquid.
• Always check the Biotrate for leaks. Make sure that the suc-
tion and dispense nozzle are firmly in position before starting
to use the instrument.
• Never carry the instrument while holding onto its dispensing
barrel or electronic head. Always support the bottle with one
hand under its reservoir and the other hand around the thread-
ed platform base (10) of the dispenser in order to
stabilize the unit.
• Avoid contact with the dispense nozzle (12).
• When dispensing make sure that anti-drip valve is open.
• NEVER use force! Breakage of any part may lead to the opera-
tor and/or other persons being exposed to hazardous sub-
stances.
• Do not use the instrument where flammable fumes may exist.
• Use only original spare parts and original accessories.
• NEVER use damaged or deformed components.
• If in doubt, consult your safety officer.

Restrictions of Use

NEVER use the Biotrate with:
• Liquids which are not compatible with PTFE, PVDF,
Borosilicate glass, Alumina Ceramic, FEP or might attack
Platinum-Iridium

Before Using the Biotrate

Check that the instrument has not been damaged in transit.
Do not grip the electronic head casing (2) when screwing, unscrewing or adjusting the instrument.
The Biotrate is fitted with a non-rechargeable Lithium battery. The battery life is greater than 60,000 three minute titrations.
(Low battery is indicated with an icon on the display).
The battery should be changed only by a certified Biohit service site.
The Lithium battery should be disposed of correctly, on no account should it be incinerated.
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Biotrate Operator Instructions
Maintenance/cleaning ................................................. 7
Sterilization/autoclaving .............................................. 7
Fluid-path dissassembly procedure ........................... 7-8
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 8
Returning for repair .................................................... 9
Accessories ................................................................. 9
WEEE/ROHS ................................................................ 9
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• Hydrofluoric acid
• Liquids which contain solid particles
• Temperature limits of Biotrate and reagent are 15 to 40°C
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