VIAFLO 96/384 – Operating instructions V11 Introduction
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1 Introduction
VIAFLO 96 and VIAFLO 384 are separate instruments. The abbreviation VIAFLO 96/384
is used if information is relevant to both instruments. These operating instructions contain
all the information required for installation, operation and maintenance of VIAFLO 96/384.
This chapter informs about the symbols used in these operating instructions, the intended
use of VIAFLO 96/384 and the general safety instructions.
1.1 Symbols used
The operating instructions specifically advise of residual risks with the following symbols:
W
ARNING
This safety symbol warns against hazards that could result in injury. It also
indicates hazards for machinery, materials and the environment.
It is essential that you follow the corresponding precautions.
C
AUTION
This symbol cautions against potential material damage or the loss of data in
a microprocessor controller. Follow the instructions.
NOTE
This symbol identifies important notes regarding the correct operation of the
device and labor-saving features.
The device is marked with the following symbols:
B
IOHAZARD
The instrument can be potentially biohazardous due to the use of
biozazardous substances by the operator.
UNPLUG
The power cable must be unplugged before the housing of the instrument is
opened by a service technician.
1.2 Intended use
This is general purpose laboratory instrument for use in research only. Any use of this
instrument in a medical or IVD setting is the responsibility of the user.
VIAFLO 96/384 is an electronic 96/384-channel hand held pipette designed for aspirating
and dispensing aqueous solutions in the volume range of 0.5 µl to 1250 µl using GripTip
pipette tips. VIAFLO 96/384 is used like a hand held pipette. The movement and
positioning of the 96-/384-channel pipette is supported by a servo assisted steering
mechanism which allows fast, precise and stress free multichannel pipetting. VIAFLO 96
can only be used with 96-channel pipetting heads, while VIAFLO 384 is compatible to both
96- and 384-channel pipetting heads.
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