Sutter Instrument P-2000 Operation Manual

P-2000

Laser-Based Micropipette

Puller System

Operation Manual

Rev. 2.4c ( 20160412)

One Digital Drive

Novato, CA 94949

Voice: 415-883-0128 Web: www.sutter.com
Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

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Copyright © 2016 Sutter Instrument Company. All Rights Reserved.

P-2000 MICROPIPETTE PULLER OPERATION MANUAL -– REV. 2.4C (20160412)

DISCLAIMER

 The pipette puller Model P-2000 is designed for the specific use of creating micropipettes,

electrospray/nanospray emitters and optic fibers. No other use is recommended.

 This instrument is designed for use in a laboratory environment. It is not intended, nor

should it be used in human experimentation or applied to humans in any way. This is
not a medical device.

 Do not open or attempt to repair the instrument. Extreme heat and high voltages are

present and could cause injury.

 Do not allow unauthorized and/or untrained operative to use this device.
 Any misuse will be the sole responsibility of the user/owner, and Sutter Instrument

Company assumes no implied or inferred liability for direct or consequential damages
from this instrument if it is operated or used in any way other than for which it is
designed.

LASER SAFETY WARNING

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 The P-2000 Micropipette Puller is a CO

laser based micropipette puller and as such its

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design and construction are regulated; in the US by the FDA’s Bureau of Radiological
Health (CDRH), in the European Community by the harmonized standard EN60825­1:1997, and in most other countries by the relevant laser safety documents usually based
on IEC60825-1:1997.

 The P-2000 Puller as manufactured is classified as a Class I laser product under each of

the above mentioned laser safety standards. This means that it can be operated safely as
shipped without the need for additional safety measures.

 The P-2000 Puller contains a 20W Class IV CO

laser with a

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3.5mm diameter beam (4mR divergence). A number of safety shields, enclosures and
redundant interlocks have been built into the P-2000 to protect the user from any
radiation exposure. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE SAFETY
ENCLOSURES BE REMOVED OR THE INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DOING SO
COULD INJURE THE OPERATOR OR PASSERS BY IN A SERIOUS MANNER. This
laser emits invisible radiation that can inflict severe burns to those exposed to the beam,
even momentarily.

 Regulations require any injury by or exposure to the contained radiation of this

device be reported to Sutter Instrument Company immediately.

P-2000 MICROPIPETTE PULLER OPERATION MANUAL -– REV. 2.4C (20160412)