VIAFLO 96/384 – Operating instructions V11 Installation
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To install the appropriate pipetting head select the Toolbox option “Change Head”.
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Pipetting heads with a serial number >50274 feature an ejection lever (b) to
facilitate the removal of the head. Pull up the lever to loosen the pipetting
head, then remove it from the instrument.
Check whether the Pipet factor on the display corresponds to the Pipet factor labeled on
the side of the head itself or indicated in the latest calibration certificate. Press OK if the
factors coincide. If they don't, click Edit.
Reset sets the factor to 1.0000. Changing the factor “Repeat” is only necessary under
special circumstances. Refer to the calibration document (PROTO_VIAFLO96_384_
calibration), available on request.
3.4.2 Storage of pipetting heads
Once a pipetting head is removed from VIAFLO 96/384 it must be stored in the appropriate
casing to protect it from dust and mechanical damage.
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Pipetting heads with 384-channels must always be stored in extended
position.
Remove the pipetting head from the case.
Make sure the pipetting head is in extended position (see
image to the left). If necessary, pull apart the Piston plate
(a) on the top as far as possible.
Loosen the knob and remove the Side cover (6
).
Remove the existing head, if installed.
Push the appropriate pipetting head into the slide block
and make sure the Piston plate (a) slides onto the
brazen rails.
Mount the Side cover, screw the knob tightly and press
OK to continue.
With the factor “Pipet” selected click Edit to change
the Pipet factor accordingly. Using the Touch Wheel,
select the digit to be modified, then press OK and use
the Touch Wheel to select a number. Press OK to
confirm. Once finished, press Save to apply the
correct Pipet factor to the instrument.
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