This document is the operation manual for the P-30 Micropipette Puller from Sutter Instrument Company. The device is designed specifically for creating micropipettes in a laboratory environment and should not be used for any other purpose. It is not intended for use in human experimentation or on humans. This is not a medical device. Do not open or attempt to repair the instrument without explicit instructions from Sutter Instrument Company. Extreme heat and high voltages are present and could cause injury. Unauthorized and untrained individuals should not use this device. Any misuse will be the sole responsibility of the user/owner and Sutter Instrument Company.
The Sutter Instrument P-30 Micropipette Puller is a basic, economical, and simple-to-operate device designed for creating micropipettes with tip diameters down to 0.3 micron. It features dual heat settings for multi-step pipette fabrications, such as those used in patch clamp investigations, and utilizes CMOS logic for high noise immunity. The instrument is designed for use in a laboratory environment with pollution degree I.
| Operating Voltage | 110V ac. and 60Hz, or 220V a.c. and 50Hz |
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| Minimum Tip Diameter | 0.3 micron |
| Glass Tubing Diameter Range | 1.0mm to 2.0mm |
| Maximum Altitude | 2000 meters |
No, the instrument does not pull fused silica or quartz glassware.
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