Portable Pipet-Aid XL User Manual 2011
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1. 0 068 4 000 065 4 000 066 4 000 066 A 4 000 066 UK 4 000 087 4 000 089 Parts Description Pump Valve body connecting tubing included w pump Battery Pack XL only Hand Rest XL Stand removable Power Supply Charger Input 120V 60Hz 55mA Output 6VDC 200mA European Power Supply Charger Input 230V 50Hz 55mA Output DC6V 200mA Australian Power Supply Charger Input 240V 50Hz Output 6VDC 300mA UK Power Supply Charger Input 240V 50Hz 55mA Output DC6V 200mA TC Nosepiece Kit with 4 Filters Pipet Aid Holster Type Wall Bracket 7 DRUMMOND SCIENTIFIC COMPANY For Technical Assistance call 500 Parkway Box 700 1 800 523 7480 or email Broomall PA 19008 info drummondsci com 800 523 7480 FAX 610 353 6204 Web site www drummondsci com Copyright Drummond Scientific Company 2011 Rev 5 11 Printed in USA Pipet Aid is a registered trademark of Drummond Scientific Company2. Operation Manual for the Drummond Pipet Aid XL Catalog Number 4 000 105 4 000 205 4 00 205 A 4 00 205 E NEW Smoother Quieter Pump Made in USA by G DRUMMOND SCIENTIFIC COMPANY Wu CE LISTED LABORATORY EQUIPMENT 34 HB Drummond Scientific Co 500 Parkway Broomall PA 19008 800 523 7480 e 610 353 0200 www pipet aid com Rules for Safe Operation e To protect against electrical shock do not put unit or charger in water or other liquid e Do not operate in the presence of explosives and or flammable fumes or liquids e Do not operate charger with damaged cord or if damaged in any way e Use charger only in a standard electrical outlet e Do not attempt to use the charger with any other product DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE THIS UNIT WITH ANY OTHER CHARGER OTHER DRUMMOND CHARGERS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE AND WILL NOT FIT e Do not handle plug of charger with wet hands e This product includes rechargeable Ni MH batteries Do not incinerate batteries as they may explode at high temperatures If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired CONNECTION TO POWER SUPPLY Check the power supply to see that the line voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated on the mains adapter If the mains adapter supply and the line voltage are not compatible the electrical components of the Pipet Aid may be damaged or destroyed severely buckl
3. about two minutes of your time See above Use only recommended battery for replacement DSC 4 000 036 Do not replace the battery with a non rechargeable battery Explosion or fire hazard can occur if incorrect battery replacement is used Questions Comments Suggestions or Service CALL OUR HOTLINE AT 1 800 523 7480 NOSE PIECE RELEASE o lt SLIDING Z ASPIRATE gt HAND REST DISPENSE gt CHARGING gt INDICATOR LED v POWER SUPPLY Parts Commonly used parts e g rubber inserts TC gaskets batteries filters are available from your local dealer or Drummond Scientific Company Call us at 1 800 523 7480 Catalog No Parts Description 1 4 000 067 XL Handle Shell 2 4 000 079 EZ Grip Nosepiece 3 4 000 002 Rubber Insert 2 pk 4 4 000 051 Self locking Filter 5 pk 4 000 051 S Self locking Filter Sterile 5 pk 5 4 000 057 TC Gasket Pair 6 4 000 063 Handle Connector XL 7 4 000 064 Nosepiece Release XL 8 4 000 072 Switch Operator XP XL 9 4 000 073 Valve Body XP XL complete w buttons and springs 10 Valve Body Slide yellow included with 9 11 4 000 070 Button Assembly XP XL includes springs 12 12 Button springs included with button assembly 13 4 000 061 Pump board wire harness 6 14 15 16 17 Not Shown Not Shown Not Shown Catalog No 4 000 036 4 000 062 4 00
4. al removal An adjustable sliding hand rest is provided along with a removable stand and a wall mount holster The Drummond Pipet Aid XL is covered under the following U S Patents and other foreign and US patents pending 5 294 405 5 214 968 5 616 871 Pipetting Instructions Insert a pipet into the nosepiece by twisting the pipet while pushing Exercise extreme caution when using glass pipets as breakage is an ever present danger Depressing the top button fills the pipet depressing the bottom button empties it The flow rate is proportional to the amount the button is depressed Speed Controls Each button has three speeds F fast M medium and S slow The speed is selected by rotating the button on its axis until a detent is felt the speed chosen is visible when the handle is held in the right hand The M corresponds to the speed of previous Pipet Aids Fast is to be used for rapid filling of large pipets or breaking up cell clumps Slow speed should be used for small pipets or where precise delivery is required Please note that each button can be set independently For example one could fill a large pipet on F and deliver small amounts on S CAUTION SPEED CONTROL BUTTONS MUST BE POSITIONED ON F M OR S INTERMEDIATE SETTING WILL CAUSE LEAKAGE ALSO DO NOT CHANGE SPEED CONTROL BUTTONS WITH FLUID IN THE PIPET THIS WILL ALSO CAUSE THE UNIT TO LEAK Filter The XL incorp
5. ally 2 3 years or 1000 cycles To replace the battery remove the nosepiece remove the hand rest by prying off unscrew the 4 Phillips screws lay the unit down on the bench with the screw holes up open up the unit carefully unplug the old battery and replace with a new battery Batteries are available from your local lab equipment supplier or direct from Drummond Scientific Company Charging the Battery IMPORTANT BATTERY SHOULD BE CHARGED FOR A MINIMUM OF SIX HOURS BEFORE INITIAL USE When not in use plug in the charger power supply and let charge overnight The GREEN LED will light up when charging The green LED will remain on as long as the charger is plugged into the unit An internal circuit will prevent overcharging NOTE DO NOT USE ANY CHARGER OTHER THAN THE ONE SUPPLIED 4 000 065 THIS UNIT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH OTHER DRUMMOND CHARGERS ALTHOUGH MANY OTHER CHARGERS WILL FIT INTO THE UNIT CHARGING WILL NOT OCCUR OR DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY WILL RESULT While using the unit and the battery charge becomes insufficient to operate the unit plug in the charger and continue using the unit Charging will take place while in use The charger also functions as a power supply All rechargeable batteries have a limited life span Generally each battery will last approximately 1000 cycles charges and then must be replaced Replacement is a user function and will require a Phillips head screwdriver a new battery 4 000 036 and
6. ed and there is no breaks in the insulating surface If any damage is Before each use confirm that the mains adapter cable is not damaged worn or m noted do not use the Pipet Aid until the damaged mains is replaced Technical Specifications This equipment is for indoor use only Temperature Range 10 C 35 C Maximum Humidity 60 For use with pipets from 1 mL to 100 mL Weight 8 oz Size 10 Battery Ni MH 3 6V 700 mAh Models Power Supply 4 000 105 Pipet Aid XL 110V 60Hz 55mA 4 000 205 Pipet Aid XL 230V 50Hz 55mA CE International 4 000 205 A_ Pipet Aid XL 240V 50Hz 55mA CE Australia 4 000 205 E Pipet Aid XL 240V 50Hz 55mA CE UK FAILURE TO USE THE EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS OR MODIFYING THE EQUIPMENT WILL VOID WARRANTIES CAUTION CAREFULLY READ THROUGH THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR NEW PIPET AID XP2 PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 2 Features The Pipet Aid XL incorporates several new features The new lightweight ergonomic handle is designed to reduce neck shoulder and arm fatigue when pipetting under a hood A new powerful pump improves fluid movement and reduces noise level Individual speed controls are provided for both aspirate and dispense modes A green LED indicates battery is charging and the unit can be charged while in use The new EZ Grip nosepiece makes filter replacement easy and the new nosepiece lock will prevent accident
7. orates a new EZ Grip tissue culture nosepiece which features a unique filter element The self locking TC filter 4 000 051 will cease to pass air in either direction when it becomes wet alerting the user to possible contamination of the rubber insert NOTE IF THE PUMP PULSES WHEN THE FILL BUTTON IS DEPRESSED THE FILTER HAS BEEN COMPROMISED AND MUST BE REPLACED REPLACE WITH FILTER NUMBER 4 000 051 Sterile filters are available 4 000 051 S To remove the filter push in the nosepiece release turn the EZ Grip nosepiece 1 4 turn counterclockwise and pull down Replace the filter making sure both TC gaskets are placed on the new filter and making sure the rubber insert 4 000 002 is clean and dry and does not contain any cotton plugs CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION To clean the Pipet Aid simply wipe the unit down with an alcohol isopropanol wipe or mild concentration of alcohol and water Do not use any abrasives or solvents that might damage the handle Replace the filter and rubber insert The nosepiece and rubber insert are autoclavable but not the rest of the unit ALWAYS disconnect the mains from the unit before cleaning Battery The XL is powered by a 3 6V nickel metal hydride Ni MH rechargeable battery catalog number 4 000 036 It is not the same battery used in our other Portable Pipet Aids Battery replacement is a user function Although the batteries are rechargeable they have a limited life span of gener
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