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5.   Warranty
Sartorius Biohit products are meant to be used as described in this user 
manual. 
Biohit Picus electronic pipettes are covered by a warranty for two years 
against workmanship and defects in materials excluding battery.
ANY WARRANTY WILL, HOWEVER, BE DEEMED AS VOID IF THE FAULT IS 
FOUND TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY MISTREATMENT, MISUSE, UNAUTHORIZED 
MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE OR NEGLIGENCE OF REGULAR MAINTENANCE 
AND SERVICE, ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE, INCORRECT STORAGE OR USE OF THE 
PRODUCTS FOR OPERATIONS OUTSIDE THEIR SPECIFIED LIMITATIONS, OUTSIDE 
THEIR SPECIFICATIONS, CONTRARY TO THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS 
MANUAL OR WITH TIPS OTHER THAN THE  MANUFACTURER’S ORIGINAL ONES.
In the event of warranty claims or if the pipette fails to function according to 
specifications, please contact your local Sartorius representative.
Sartorius Biohit Quality Assurance Procedure guarantees that the Sartorius 
Biohit pipette you have purchased is tested before delivery and is ready for 
use. Each Sartorius Biohit electronic pipette is CE/IVD marked, fulfiling the 
requirements of the Essential Requirements listed in Annex I of EC Directive 
98/79/EC (IVD Directive) and to the protection requirements of Council 
Directive  2004/108/EC, relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility, 
EN61326 and Safety  IEC 61010-1 ed 3.0.
6.   Disposal
In compliance with European Directive, WEEE (2002/96EC) on waste and 
reduction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipments, 
this device must not be recycled as unsorted municipal waste. Instead 
this device must be collected separately in accordance the local recycling 
regulations. 
Batteries should be disposed of in accordance with local legal regulations. Do 
not dispose of batteries with domestic waste.