Integra VIAFLO Series User Manual

VIAFLO Electronic Pipettes – Operating instructions V05
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Chapter 6 Maintenance
6.1 Cleaning .........................................................................................44
6.1.1 Assembly of single channel pipettes...................................44
6.1.2 Assembly of multichannel fixed spacing pipettes................46
6.2 Sterilization.....................................................................................48
6.2.1 Autoclaving the disassembled components........................49
6.3 Servicing.........................................................................................49
6.3.1 Shipping to INTEGRA Biosciences.....................................49
6.3.2 Changing O-rings of tip fittings............................................49
6.3.3 Lubrication ..........................................................................50
6.4 Calibration ......................................................................................51
6.4.1 Materials .............................................................................51
6.4.2 Definitions ...........................................................................51
6.4.3 Test Conditions and Environment.......................................52
6.4.4 Pre-wetting of tips ...............................................................52
6.4.5 Leak test .............................................................................53
6.4.6 Obtaining the Actual Volume ..............................................54
6.4.7 Calculation of accuracy and precision ................................55
6.4.8 Adjusting VIAFLO Electronic Pipettes.................................56
6.5 Equipment disposal ........................................................................58
Chapter 7 Technical Data
7.1 Environmental conditions ...............................................................59
7.2 Specification of the device..............................................................59
7.3 Pipetting speed...............................................................................59
7.4 Pipette Specifications .....................................................................60
7.5 Z Correction Factors.......................................................................63
Chapter 8 Accessories
8.1 Accessories ....................................................................................64
8.2 Consumables .................................................................................64

Integra VIAFLO Series Specifications

General

Pipetting Channels	8, 12, 16
Volume Range	0.5 µl - 1250 µl
Pipetting Modes	Dilution
Connectivity	USB
Power Supply	AC adapter
Applications	PCR, ELISA
Accuracy	≤ 1%