Eppendorf Reference - Manual (Page 5)

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Eppendorf Reference® – Part A – Table of contents
Operating Manual
1 Main Illustration ................................................................................5
2 Warning signs and hazard icons ....................................................6
2.1 Hazard icons ...................................................................................6
2.2 Danger levels ..................................................................................6
3 General safety notes ........................................................................7
4 Intended use .....................................................................................8
5 Technical data ..................................................................................9
5.1 Reference fix ...................................................................................9
5.2 Reference variable ..........................................................................9
6 Function principle ............................................................................10
7 Operation ..........................................................................................11
7.1 Volume setting .................................................................................11
7.2 Pipette tips .......................................................................................11
7.3 Aspirating liquid ...............................................................................11
7.4 Dispensing liquid .............................................................................12
7.5 Special notes ...................................................................................12
8 Testing / Alignment ..........................................................................13
8.1 Testing .............................................................................................13
8.2 Alignment ........................................................................................13
8.2.1 When should alignment be carried out? ..........................................13
8.2.2 Follow-up alignment in the case of error .........................................14
8.2.3 Adjustment for liquids with a density different to that of water ........16
9 Care / Sterilization ............................................................................17
9.1 Care .................................................................................................17
9.2 Sterilization ......................................................................................17
9.3 Decontamination prior to dispatch ...................................................18
10 Troubleshooting ...............................................................................19
10.1 If there is doubt that dispensing data are correct ............................21