Eppendorf Easypet User Manual
4421 900.090
Eppendorf Easypet®
Operating manual
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Table of contents
1 Table of contents
1 User instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Using this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Warning signs and hazard icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2.1 Hazard icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2.2 Degrees of danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Symbols used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Main illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Delivery package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Warnings for intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3 Information on product liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.1 Preparing installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2 Loading the rechargeable battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.3 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.1 Inserting the pipette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.2 Aspirating liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.3 Dispensing liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.2 Replacing the rechargeable batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.3 Dismantling the pipette clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.4 Cleaning the pipette clamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.5 Mounting the pipette clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.1 General errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
8 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
9 Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
10 Transport, storage and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
10.1 Decontamination before shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
10.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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1 User instructions
1 User instructions
1.1 Using this manual
Please read this operating manual completely before using the device for the first time.
Please view this operating manual as part of the product and keep it somewhere easily
accessible.
When passing the device on to third parties, be sure to include this operating manual.
If this manual is lost, please request another one. The current version can be found on our
website www.eppendorf.com
1.2 Warning signs and hazard icons
1.2.1 Hazard icons
Biohazard Explosion
Cuts Toxic substances
Hazard point Material damage
1.2.2 Degrees of danger
The degree of danger is a part of a safety note and distinguishes the possible results of
non-observance from each other.
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DANGER Will lead to severe injuries or death.
WARNING May lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION May lead to light to moderate injuries.
NOTICE May lead to material damage.
1.3 Symbols used
Depiction Meaning
You are requested to perform an action.
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2.
Perform these actions in the sequence described.
• List.
References useful information.
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2 Product description
2 Product description
2.1 Main illustration
Abb. 1:Easypet with ac cessories
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Easypet
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Fig. 1: Easypet with accessories
1 Adjustment dial 2 Aspirating button
3 Dispensing button 4 Rechargeable battery compartment
5 Charge control lamp 6 Connector socket
7 Charging plug 8 Power supply
9 Aspirating cone 10 Pipette adapter
11 Membrane filter 12 Seal for filter adapter
13 Release button 14 Filter adapter
15 Pressure compensation opening 16 Pipette clamp
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2.2 Delivery package
Number Description
1 Eppendorf Easypet
3 Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries
2 Unsterile membrane filter, 0.45 μm
1 Wall holder
1 Power supply
2.3 Warranty
In case of warranty claims, contact your local Eppendorf contractual partner. No warranty is
provided if the Easypet is misused or opened by unauthorized persons. The rechargeable battery
and all other wear parts are excluded from the warranty.
2.4 Materials
NOTICE! Aggressive substances may damage the Easypet and the accessories.
When using aggressive chemicals, check their compatibility with the materials
NOTICE!
The parts of the Easypet that can be accessed by the user are made of the following materials:
Component Material
Selection dial, housing Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) and
Aspirating button, dispensing button Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ASA) and
used.
Observe the cleaning instructions (see Cleaning on p. 15).
polycarbonate (PC)
polycarbonate (PC)
Aspirating cone, membrane filter housing Polypropylene (PP)
Pipette adapter Silicone
Filter membrane Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Seal for filter adapter Hydrated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR)
Release button Polyoxymethylene (POM)
Tubes and valves Fluorocarbon rubber (FKM) and
Polyoxymethylene (POM)
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2.5 Features
The Easypet is a rechargeable battery operated pipetting aid. You can use pipettes made of
glass or plastic in a volume range of 0.1 mL to 100 mL.
A pump generates an overpressure or a vacuum for liquid aspiration or dispensing. Alternatively,
the liquid can be dispensed by atmospheric pressure alone.
The aspiration and dispensing speed can be adjusted by an adjustment dial.
3 Safety
3Safety
3.1 Intended use
The Easypet is intended for dispensing liquids. In vivo applications (applications in or on the
human body) are not permitted.
The Easypet may only be operated by trained specialists. All users must have read the operating
manual carefully and familiarized themselves with the device's mode of operation.
3.2 Warnings for intended use
WARNING! Damage to health due to handling infectious liquids and pathogenic
germs.
WARNING!
Observe the national regulations for handling these substances, the biological
security level of your laboratory, the material safety data sheets and the
manufacturer's application notes.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
Follow the instructions regarding hygiene, cleaning and decontamination.
For complete instructions regarding the handling of germs or biological material of
risk group II or higher, please refer to the "Laboratory Biosafety Manual" (source:
World Health Organization, current edition of the Laboratory Biosafety Manual).
WARNING! Risk of explosion from potentially explosive atmospheres and
potentially explosive substances.
WARNING!
Do not use the Easypet in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Do not operate the Easypet in rooms where work is being carried out with explosive
substances.
No explosive, flammable (flash point < 21°C), highly flammable (flash point < 0°C)
or highly reactive materials may be dispensed using the Easypet.
Do not use the Easypet to process any substances which could create an explosive
atmosphere.
WARNING! Damage to health due to toxic, radioactive or aggressive chemicals.
Observe the national regulations for handling these substances as well as the
WARNING!
material safety data sheets and manufacturer's application notes.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
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