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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Models:
4090 – 120V US
4091 -- 230V EU
4092 -- 230V UK
4093 -- 100V JP
CLS-LH-365 March 2010, Document 01
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Warnings
Before using the Stripettor™ Plus pipetting controller for the first time, please read this
entire operating manual carefully. To guarantee problem free, safe operation, it is
essential to observe the following points:
When using infectious, radioactive, toxic and other solutions which may pose
health risks, please observe appropriate safety precautions.
Do not use the Stripettor Plus pipetting controller in a potentially explosive
environment or with potentially explosive, flammable liquids.
When using organic solvents or corrosive chemicals, please check their
compatibility with the Stripettor Plus pipetting controller.
The Stripettor Plus pipetting controllers operate on a small but powerful Lithium-
ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the Lithium-ion battery may cause damage or
injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage.
Do not incinerate the Lithium battery or expose it to excessive heat.
Do not short-circuit, puncture, crush, disassemble, damage, force over-discharge
(reversal) or modify the battery.
Do not expose the battery to water or moisture.
Only use the battery specified in this manual.
Only use the specified battery charging adaptor to charge the battery. Use the
unauthorized battery charging adaptor might cause short-circuit or fire on the
Stripettor Plus pipetting controller.
Do not use a leaking battery.
If charging is not completed within the specified time period, unplug the charger
and discontinue charging immediately.
The charger and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care
should be taken to avoid burns.
Burns may result if the battery is removed immediately after extended periods of
use.
If fluid from the battery enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of
fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the battery makes contact with your
skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.
The Stripettor Plus pipetting controller can’t be used with solvents whose vapors
attack silicone, ABS, Polypropylene, Nitrile butadiene rubber, Polyvinylidene
Fluoride.
Please observe the relevant regulations to dispose the battery.
All repairs should be carried out by authorized service personnel only
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Contents
General Information …………………………………………. 1
Technical Specifications …………………………………….. 2
Unpacking the Corning Stripettor™ Plus ……………….. 2
Operating the Corning Stripettor Plus …………………...
A) Recharging Pipettor ……………………………………………
B) Starting Pipetting ………………………………………………..
3
3
3
Preventative Maintenance …………………………………..
A) Changing Filter/Silicone Pipettor Holder ……......................
B) Cleaning and Disinfection …………………………………....
4
4
4
Troubleshooting ……………………………………............... 4
Service and Repair Information …………………………….. 5
Warranty ……………………………………………............... 6
Declaration of Conformity …………………………………… 7
Equipment Disposal …………………………………………. 8
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General Information
Corning’s Stripettor™ Plus pipetting controller is ergonomic, light weight, and offers
precise control of aspiration and dispensing. Designed for use with Corning’s Stripette®
seriological pipets, the pipetting controller is also compatible with most glass and plastic
serological pipets from 1 mL to 100 mL. Speed range is adjustable via a control wheel
on the back of the instrument and aspirating and dispensing can be finely controlled by
the pressure sensitive buttons. The Stripettor Plus pipetting controller comes equipped
with both blow out and gravity modes. The unit operates on a rechargeable Lithium
battery. A battery indicator light lets the user know when it’s time to recharge; the
Stripettor Plus pipetting controller can be used while charging.
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Technical Specifications
Pipet types 1-100 mL plastic/ glass pipet
Max aspiration speed 6 mL/seconds
Dispense Mode Blow-out or Gravity
Speed Control Wheel Continuous, “+”: Fast, “-“: Slow
Charging Adaptor 120/100V or 230V 50/60Hz with US/EU/UK plug
Filter Hydrophobic 25 mm diameter, 0.2 μm
Autoclavable Nose cone, pipette holder and filter only
Operating Temperature +10 - 35oC
Operating Humidity RH: 0 - 85%
Battery 3.7 V, 1100 mAh or above, Li-Ion
Weight 186 g, including a battery
Housing Material Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Nose Cone Material Polypropylene
Pipet Holder Silicone
Certification Complies with CE, Class B (EN61000-6-
3/EN61000-6-1) RoHS compliant
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Unpacking the Corning Stripettor™ Plus Pipetting Controller
Open the Stripettor Plus pipetting controller package and confirm that all items are
included:
1. Stripettor Plus pipetting controller unit with a Lithium battery included
2. Charging Stand
3. AC-DC charging adaptor
4. Operation manual
5. Spare hydrophobic PTFE filter, 0.2 μm
If there are any items missing, damaged, or not according to your order, please contact
your distributor or sales representatives for replacement immediately.
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Operating the Corning Stripettor™ Plus Pipetting Controller
A) Recharging the Battery
Please charge the Lithium battery 6 hours before first-time operation.
When the battery indicator turns red (low battery), follow the steps below to recharge
the battery.
Place the unit in the charging stand and the DC-in jack of charging adaptor in the
base charging stand (Image A) –or-
Plug the DC-in jack of charging adaptor to the DC-in socket in the base of the
unit (Image B)
Plug the charging adaptor into an external power source.
The battery indicator will turn red during charging period.
After the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator will turn green again. The
charging period may take about 6 hours.
Note:
1. Please do not over-charge the battery for a long period of time.
2. The Stripettor Plus pipetting controller can be operated during recharging period.
3. When battery is fully charged, Stripettor Plus pipetting controller can be used
about 4.5 hours.
4. The Lithium Battery can be changed by the following procedures:
1.) Lift the battery cover and
2.) Disconnect the battery’s connector.
B) Starting Pipetting
To Aspirate:
1. Carefully hold the pipet and insert it securely into the nose cone and silicone
pipet holder.
2. Select the pipetting speed by rotate the speed control wheel.
3. Press down the aspirating button.
To Dispense:
1. In “Blow-Out mode”, press down the dispensing button.
2. If “Gravity mode (G)” is chosen, the liquid in the pipet is dispensed by gravity
only. The flow rate is regulated by the pressure applied to the dispensing button.
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Preventative Maintenance
A) Changing Filter/Silicone Pipet Holder
The hydrophobic filter and pipet holder will require occasional replacement, particularly
when aspirating speed is decreased. Rotate the nose cone counter-clockwise direction
to loose it. Remove or replace the wet, dirty filter/worn pipet holder with the new ones.
Reassemble the device.
Cat. Number Description Qty/Cs
4094 PTFE Autoclavable Filters, 0.2 µm 5
4095 PTFE Autoclavable Filters, 0.45 µm 5
4096 Replacement Silicone Pipet Holder 1
B) Cleaning and Disinfecting
Before cleaning, disconnect the unit from the charging adaptor.
The Stripettor™ Plus pipetting controller can be cleaned with most common laboratory
disinfectants, such as 60% Isopropanol, 70% ethanol or mild detergent. The PTFE filter,
polypropylene nose cone and silicone pipet holder can be autoclaved.
Troubleshooting
To ensure the product’s quality and performance, the Stripettor Plus pipetting controller
is designed to be robust and long-lasting.
If the problems can’t be resolved with the solution below, please contact the authorized
distributors to arrange a DOA/RMA service.
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Filter blocked, dirty or wet Clean or replace filterReduced suction
efficiency Low battery Recharge battery
Pipet not securely inserted in
silicone pipet holder Insert pipet furtherPipet drips
Pipet holder or pipet damaged Replace pipet holder or pipet
Pipet loose Pipet holder damaged Replace pipet holder
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Service and Repair Information
If you have a question about the Corning Stripettor™ Plus pipetting controller or have a
service inquiry, contact Corning Technical Information Center immediately at:
1.800.492.1110 (for toll-free calling within the U.S. and Canada)
1.978.442.2200 (outside the U.S.), or
Contact your local Corning support office listed in the back of this manual.
Before returning any unit for service, a Return Authorization (RA) number must first be
obtained. Equipment sent in without out prior authorization will be returned at the
customer’s expense. When returning a unit to Corning for service, it should be sent in
the original packaging. If this is not possible, be sure that the unit is sufficiently packed.
Any damage resulting from improper packaging is the responsibility of the customer. A
written explanation should accompany the unit along with the RA number.
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Warranty
Corning Incorporated (Corning) warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase. CORNING DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Corning’s sole obligation shall
be to repair or replace, at its option, any product or part thereof that proves defective in material or
workmanship within the warranty period, provided the purchaser notifies Corning of any such defect.
Corning is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages, commercial loss or any other damages
from the use of this product.
This warranty is valid only if the product is used for its intended purpose and within the guidelines
specified in the supplied instruction manual. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident,
neglect, misuse, improper service, natural forces or other causes not arising from defects in original
material or workmanship. This warranty does not cover motor brushes, fuses, light bulbs, batteries or
damage to paint or finish. Claims for transit damage should be filed with the transportation carrier.
In the event this product fails within the specified period of time because of a defect in material or -
workmanship, contact Corning’s Customer Service at the following numbers: USA: 1-800-492-1110;
Canada: 1-978-442-2200. For other regions of the world, please visit www.corning.com/lifesciences or
see the included instruction manual for a list of World Wide Support Offices.
Corning’s Customer Service team will help arrange local service or provide a return authorization number
and shipping instructions. Products received without proper authorization will be returned. All items
returned for service should be sent postage prepaid in the original packaging or other suitable carton,
padded to avoid damage. Corning will not be responsible for damage incurred by improper packaging.
Corning may elect for onsite service for larger equipment.
Some states do not allow limitation on the length of implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of
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rights which vary from state to state.
No individual may accept for, or on behalf of Corning, any other obligation of liability, or extend the period
of this warranty.
For your reference, make a note of the serial number, date of purchase and
supplier here.
Serial No. ____________________ Date Purchased _________________
Supplier _____________________________________________________
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DeclarationofConformity
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CorningLifeSciencesherebyconfirmsthattheproduct
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StripettorPlusPipettingController
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Isinaccordancewiththefollowingdirectivesandstandards:
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2006/95/EC LowVoltageDirective
2004/108/EC EMCDirective
98/37/EC MachineDirective
2002/95/EC RoHS
2006/96/EC WEEE
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EN61000‐6‐3:2007
EN61000‐3‐2:2006
EN61000‐3‐3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005
EN61000‐6‐1:2007
IEC61000‐4‐2:1995+A1:1998+A2:2000
IEC61000‐4‐3:2002+A1:2002
IEC61000‐4‐4:2004
IEC61000‐4‐5:1995+A1:2000
IEC61000‐4‐6:1996+A1:2000
IEC61000‐4‐11:2004
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testedandfoundto
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aClassAdigitaldevice,
pursuanttobothPart15
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