Maintenance - Barnstead International MaxQ 4000 Manual

Note
Make no attempt to service or repair
a Barnstead International product
under warranty before consulting
your Barnstead International dealer.
After the warranty period, such con-
sultation is still advised, especially
when the repair may be technically
sophisticated or difficult.
Warning
Disconnect plug from electrical out-
let before attempting any
maintenance or repair of the unit.
Note
The shaking mechanism is equipped
with sealed ball bearings which do
not require further lubrication or
adjustment.

Maintenance

Maintenance
Cleaning
Wash the exterior of the unit with a soft cloth using a
solution of mild soap and water, rinse off with clean water
and dry thoroughly.
Suggested with every 3 months of constant use
Any internal adjustments or repairs must be performed by
a qualified service representative.
Remove the platform by loosening 4, thumbscrews in the
platform center. Remove the sheet metal panel (9
screws) under the platform to expose the belt and interior
parts. Inspect the drive belt for wear. Order a replace-
ment if necessary.
For A-Class series only
1. Take out the 2 motor mount screws and lift the
motor out.
2. 2 brushes are located under plastic caps on
opposite sides of the lower part of the motor.
Unscrew the plastic caps and slide the brushes
out. Replace brushes when they are worn down
to 3/16" (0.48 cm) in length.
3. Belt tension is automatically set by the location
of the motor and is not adjustable.
4. To align a pulley, loosen the motor pulley set
screws, slide the pulley up or down into align-
ment then securely tighten the motor pulley set
screws.
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