Picus
®
2 Operating Instructions 7
Safety Instructions
2 Safety Instructions
2.1 Intended Use
The Picus
®
2 pipette is a general purpose laboratory device. The device is
intended, designed and manufactured for dispensing liquids in a variety of
applications, and to be used in combination with Sartorius Optifit Tips or
Safetyspace
®
Filter Tips. The product range of the device covers a volume
range of 0.2 µL to 10,000 µL.
The tips are designed for single use and must be disposed of after being
used once.
The device is exclusively intended for use in accordance with these
instructions. Any other use is considered unintended use.
Usage conditions for the device
Do not use the device in potentially explosive environments. Only use the
device indoors.
Only use the device with the equipment and under the operating conditions
described in the technical data in this manual.
2.1.1 Modifications to the Device
If the device is modified: people could be put at risk. Device-specific
documents and product approvals could lose their validity.
If you have any queries regarding modifications to the device, please con-
tact Sartorius.
2.2 Qualifications of Personnel
People without adequate knowledge of how to handle the device safely
could injure themselves and others.
If a specific qualification is required for an activity: the target group is
specified. If no qualification is specified: the activity can be executed by the
“Operator” target group.
2.3 Functional Capability of the Device Parts
Device parts that are not functional, e.g. due to damage or wear, can cause
malfunctions. This could cause injury to people.
t If device parts are not functional: do not use the device.