Table of Contents General Specifications ............................3 Declaration of Conformity ..........................3 Environmental Conditions ..........................3 Safety Information ..............................4 Important Information ............................4 Warnings ................................4 Introduction................................5 Intended Use ..............................5 Principles of Operation ..........................5 Installation ................................6 Unpackaging ..............................6 Site Selection: ..............................6 Specifications ..............................6 Operation ................................7 Power Switch: ..............................7 Speed Control: ..............................7 Maintenance and Servicing ..........................8...
General Specifications Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare under our sole responsibility that this product con- forms with the technical requirements of the following standards (230 volt models only): EMC: EN 61000-3-2 Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions EN 61000-3-3 Limits for Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker EN 61326-1 Electrical Equipment for Measurement...
Safety Information Alert Signals Important Information Your Thermo Scientific Maxi Mix II Vortex Mixer has been designed with function, reliability, and safety in mind. It is Warning your responsibility to install it in conformance with local elec- Warnings alert you to a possibility of per- trical codes.
Introduction Intended Use The Type M37600 vortex mixers are general laboratory vortex mixers. They are intended for applications where vortexing of single or multiple tubes is required. Vessels with closure tops up to a maximum of 125 ml can also be vortexed.
Installation Unpackaging Unpack Maxi-Mix II from box. An interchangeable rubber Warning cup for mixing test tubes and a replacement mixing surface Use a properly grounded electrical disc are included in the box. outlet of correct voltage and current handling capacity. Site Selection Do not use in the presence of flam- mable or combustible materials;...
Operation Power Switch: Warning The power switch is a combination ON/OFF and mode Do not turn the mixer on unless the switch to enable TOUCH operation. Move the power switch speed control is turned to minimum; to either the “FULL” position or the “TOUCH” position. In failure to do so may cause acces- the “FULL”...
Maintenance and Servicing To Replace the Power Switch: Warning Disconnect mixer from power supply. Disconnect from power supply before servicing. Peel off the mixing surface disc. Hold the mixing platform to keep from turning and remove the Refer servicing to qualified personnel. platform from the counterweight assembly.
AINTENANCE AND ERVICING Desolder the two wires from rheostat. Identify or mark wires disconnected to insure proper placement and connection when reinstalling. Loosen set screw on knob and remove knob. Remove lock nut from rheostat and remove defective rheostat. Insert new rheostat into dial plate and secure with lock nut.
AINTENANCE AND ERVICING microswitch from motor. Save the spring and plunger from defective microswitch. Identify or mark wires dis- connected to insure proper placement and connec- tion when reinstalling. Insert spring and plunger into the shaft of the new microswitch. Position microswitch on mounting studs and secure with two screws.
AINTENANCE AND ERVICING Resolder the wires as identified or marked in Step (e). Reinstall plastic housing and secure with four screws. While holding the mixing platform to keep it from turn- ing, secure the platform to the counterweight assem- bly. If the mixing surface is in good condition, reapply it to the mixing platform.
AINTENANCE AND ERVICING Remove the paper backing from the new mix- ing surface disc and apply. Reconnect mixer to power supply. To Install Single Cup Mixing Head: Disconnect mixer from power supply. Peel off mixing surface disc and while holding the mixing platform to keep from turning, remove mixing platform.
Problem Solving The Problem Solving tips section is intended to aid in defining and correcting possible service problems. When using the guide, select the problem category that resembles the malfunction, then proceed to the possi- ble causes category and take necessary corrective action. Problem Corrective Action Possible Causes...
All parts listed herein may be ordered from the Thermo Scientific dealer from whom you purchased this unit or can be obtained promptly from the factory. When service or replacement parts are needed we ask that you check first with your dealer.
(ii) misuse (including use inconsistent with written operating instructions for the product), mishandling, contamination, overheating, modification or alteration of the product by any customer or third party or (iii) use of replacement parts that are obtained from a party who is not an authorized dealer of Thermo Scientific prod- ucts.