Maintenance; Replacing Platform Mounting Plate - Thermo Scientific MaxQ 2000 Operating Manual

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Replacing Platform
Mounting Plate
Thermo Scientific
Section 5
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.
Warning To avoid risk of electric shock, disconnect equipment from
power source before performing any maintenance.
1. Remove the platform by loosening the 4 thumbscrews, remove ribbed
mat, remove the 9 smaller screws on the platform mounting plate,
there are 3 Phillips screws at each of the 3 bearing mounts.
Figure 5-1. Platform Mounting Plate
2. Position the platform mounting plate atop the shaker body and install
all 9 screws by hand until they are finger-tight only. Rotate the speed
control fully counterclockwise (OFF) and plug the unit into an outlet.
Rotate the speed control knob slowly in the clockwise direction to
allow the shaker to orbit at its slowest speed.
Note While adjusting the platform retaining screws, make certain lid
switch, located at back of chamber, is activated (pressed in).
3. While it is slowly orbiting, slightly tighten each of the A screws in
Figure 1. Repeat this procedure by slightly tightening all the B screws,
then complete procedure by tightening the C screws.

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