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Chapter 2

SETTING THE VOLUME

The volume of liquid to be
SETTING THE VOLUME red to indicate the
aspirated is set using the
volumeter. The dials are
colored either black or
position of the decimal
point, depending on the
model (see examples).
The volume is set by
turning the thumbwheel
or the push button. The
push button makes it
easier and quicker to
set volumes, especially
when wearing gloves.
The thumbwheel may be
turned to slowly reach the
required setting. Figure 3
To obtain maximum Dial Colors by Model
accuracy when setting the
volume: Push button
● When decreasing the Thumbwheel
volume setting, slowly
reach the required
setting, making
sure not to pass the
setting.
● When increasing the
volume setting, pass
the required value by
1/3 of a turn and then
slowly decrease to reach Figure 4
the volume, making sure location of
not to pass the setting. Push Button and
Thumbwheel
COlOR OF VOlUMETER NUMBERs
MODEl
BlACK RED INCREMENT
P2 µL 0.01 µL 0.002 µL
P10 to P20 µL 0.1 µL 0.02 µL
P100–P200 µL — 0.2 µL
P1000–P5000 0.01 mL mL 0.002 mL
P10mL mL 0.1 mL 0.02 mL

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