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19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF USE
For safety reasons, it is important to observe the following instructions:
1. Batteryandelectricalspecications:
Westronglyrecommendyoufullychargethebatterybeforeusingthepipette.
PIPETMAN M is supplied with an AC adaptor that is suitable for your country. You must only use
anoriginalGilsonACadaptorspecictothisproduct.Chargethebatteryinthepipette,usingthe
AC-adapter or the stand adapter.
Use AC-adaptor and stand adapter indoors.
PIPETMANMusesLithium-Ionbattery.Operationonthebatteryisdoneatuser’sriskonly.Opening
the pipette voids the warranty.
Disposeofusedbatteriesinaccordancewithlegalregulations.Batteriesmaynotbedisposedof
withhouseholdwasteandmayexplodeifdisposedinre!
• Li-ionbatterypack;1Ah/3.6V
Chargingtime:approx.3hoursforafullydischargedbattery(80%inonehour).
• ACadaptor
Inputvoltage,country-specic:100-240V,50/60Hz(0.5Amax.)
Outputvoltage:+5VDC,3.5A(17.5Wmax.)
• ClassII this device is double insulated.
2. DonotusePIPETMANMinapotentiallyexplosiveenvironment
or with potentially explosive chemicals.
3. Whenpipettinginfectious,radioactive,toxicandotherhazardoussolutions,
please observe all the safety precautions (e.g. wear protective clothing, goggles and gloves) and
regulations appropriate for your country.
4. Donotallowtheliquidtoenterthebodyofthepipette.
5. Storageconditions
Temperature:-20°Cto50°C-Humiditymax:80%
6. Temperatureofuse
Between4°Cand40°C(specicationsmayvary).
7. UseonlygenuinePIPETMANTipsandoriginalGilson’saccessoriesandspareparts.
IftheequipmentisusedinamannernotspeciedbyGilsonintheuser’sguide,theprotection
provided in the equipment may be impaired.
8. Equipmentdisposal
This equipment must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. Instead, it is
your responsibility to correctly dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to
an authorised facility for separate collection and recycling. It is also your responsibility
to decontaminate the equipment in case of biological, chemical, and/or radiological
contamination so as to protect from health hazards the persons involved in the disposal
and recycling of equipment. For more information about where you can drop o your
waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local dealer from whom you originally
purchasedtheproductoryourlocalcouncil.Bydoingso,youwillhelpconservenatural
resources and you will ensure that your waste equipment is recycled in a manner that
protects human health and the environment. Thank you.