Platform Maintenance - Thermo Scientific MaxQ 2000 Operating Manual

Section 5
Maintenance
Replacing Platform
Mntg Plate (cont.)
Platform
Maintenance
5-2 MaxQ 2000 Shaker
Caution All screws must first be slightly tightened to seat the plate
properly.
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4. Repeat the screw-tightening procedure at 50-100 RPM until all 9
screws are securely tightened.
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 flat head screws in the platform
center. Remove the sheet metal panel under the platform to expose the belt
and interior parts. Inspect the drive belt for wear and proper tension.
Order a replacement if necessary.
SHKA2000 and SHKA2000-1CE only
1. Take out the 3 large 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" (.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 screw, slide the pulley up
or down into alignment then securely tighten the motor pulley set
screw.
Note Make no attempt to service or repair a Thermo product under
warranty before consulting your Thermo Fisher Scientific dealer. After the
warranty period, such consultation is still advised, especially when the
repair may be technically sophisticated or difficult. If assistance is needed
beyond what the distributor can provide, call Technical Services. No
merchandise should be returned directly to Thermo without prior approval
from Thermo.
Warning Disconnect plug from electrical outlet before attempting any
maintenance or repair of this unit.
Note The shaking mechanism is equipped with sealed ball bearings which
do not require further lubrication or adjustment.
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