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Model SHKE8000 Series MaxQ Orbital Shaker* Operating and Maintenance Manual 7000443 Rev. 4...
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Updated wiring drawings (-71); shock and fuse labels 25220/OS-337 2/18/09 Updated schematics to match amps to serial tag 25216/OS-336 1/26/09 Updated warranty and corrected 760201 hepa filter to 760440 24772/OS-323 10/31/08 Original ECR/ECN DATE DESCRIPTION Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
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Material in this manual is for information purposes only. The contents and the product it describes are subject to change without notice. Thermo Scientific makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual. In no event shall Thermo be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental, arising out of or related to the use of this manual.
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Always use the proper protective equipment (clothing, gloves, goggles, etc.) 4 Always dissipate extreme cold or heat and wear protective clothing. 4 Always follow good hygiene practices. 4 Each individual is responsible for his or her own safety. Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
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Note location of the power and light switches (Figure 1-1). Actual START Setpoints (arrow keys) STOP Silence Time Speed Temp °C rbital Shaker Light Power Switch Switch Figure 1-1. Model SHKE8000 Series Incubated Stackable Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
Replace after stack is secure. Tabs Figure 1-2. Kick Panel on Front of Unit Remove this cover (7 screws) Threaded Threaded insert insert (behind cover) Figure 1-3. Cover Plate on Back of Unit Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
1-1/2” spacer into the unit below. Tighten bolts. top left corner of base unit 5. Level the shaker/stack. Refer to the Figure 1-7. Shaker to Shaker Leveling section. Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
6. Level the stand. Refer to the Leveling section. bottom left corner of shaker 1 in. spacer 4 in. bolt D-Flatwasher Lockwasher top left corner of stand Figure 1-8. Shaker to Stand Figure 1-9. Unit on Stand Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
Figure 1-11. Shaker on Base Unit flatwashers through the threaded inserts, then the spacers, and into the unit below. Tighten all bolts. See Figure 1-11. Figure 1-12. Stack on Stand Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
The panel has two screws along the bottom and tabs along the top located in slots. Figure 1-14. Chamber Drain Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
The 2 and 2.8 liter clips are supplied with two sets of springs and rubber tubes. Note that rubber spring tubes are placed between each clip leg. Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
1, 2 and 2.8 liter flasks use five screws. The 250/300ml flask clip has an adhesive-backed flask cushion pad which is installed on the flat base of the clip body. A hole is provided in the pad for the mounting screw. Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
The pins are locked in the outward position by turning the knobs 1/4-turn (Figure 1-18). Figure 1-18. Test Tube Rack Holder with Rack Removed and Bed Rotated 90° Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
(Figure 1-19). A cable with RJ-11 plugs and an RJ-11 to DB-25 adapter are required. Figure 1-19. Location of RS-232 and Remote Alarm Connectors 1-10 Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
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Parity ....... .none Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers 1-11...
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“DC1” (XON) and will restart 60 minute interval transmissions unless inhibited by a “DC3” (XOFF). • DC3 (19, 13 Hexadecimal) Receiving a “DC3” (XOFF) from the remote inhibits the shaker from sending serial data indefinitely until a “DC1” (XON) is received. 1-12 Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
Caution Connect the orbital shaker to a grounded, dedicated circuit. The power ON/OFF switch is the mains disconnect device for the orbital shaker. Position the unit so the switch is easily accessible. Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers 1-13...
Figure 1-25. Handle Up to Close Door Figure 1-24. Handle When Loading Note The platform must be fully inserted into the cabinet and the center handle pressed into the ‘up’ position to ensure the platform is secured. 1-14 Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
Check the security of the flask clip and platform attachment screws monthly. The door must be closed for the air circulating fans to operate. Do not operate the shaker at maximum RPM without a load. Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
However, the three red indicators continue to flash until the alarm condition is corrected. The audible warning will sound again in about fifteen minutes, if the condition is not corrected. Alarm features are discussed in detail later in this section. Figure 2-2. Control Panel Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
Caution If no control panel buttons are pressed for about fifteen seconds during programming or changing settings, the display automatically returns to the Operating Screen, storing any settings made. New settings are also stored immediately when either arrow key is pressed. Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
Setpoint segment and the operating time remaining in the ‘Actual’ display, as the microprocessor counts down to zero. The countdown time can be set over a range of 5 minutes to 200 hours in 5 minute increments. Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
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Pressing the Start button will start the shaker and begin the countdown sequence. As it counts down, the Actual time shown will decrease. When 00:00 is reached, the shaker platform motion will automatically shut off and the Cycle Complete alarm will sound. Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
15 minutes if alarm condition is still present. The screen message and warning lights remain until the fault is corrected. Then, alarm message is cleared by pressing the Silence button. Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
Shaker is turned on after an extended off period greater than 2 hours (such as when the unit is shipped from the factory, or when it is returned to use after a period of storage). Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
Silence button, but will ring back in about 15 minutes if the fault condition persists. The screen message and warning lights will continue until the fault is corrected. After the fault is corrected, the alarm message is cleared by pressing the Silence button. Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
Check Fuse alerts the operator that primary drive motor fuse has blown. The audible alarm, screen message and warning lights are initiated. When the unit is turned on after fuse replacement, all alarm indicators are automatically cleared. 2-10 Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
15 seconds returns the display to the Operating Screen. When the audible alarm is disabled, a warning message displays in the Setpoint portion of the Operating Screen as shown at right. Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers 2-11...
The audible warning also sounds again in about 15 minutes if the overtemp condition persists. After the fault is corrected, press the Silence button to clear the alarm message from the display. 2-12 Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
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The audible warning will also sound again in about 15 minutes if the undertemperature condition persists. After the fault is corrected, press the Silence button to clear the alarm message from the display. Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers 2-13...
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The audible warning also sounds again in about 15 minutes if the over or under temp tracking condition persists. When the fault is corrected, press Silence to clear the alarm message from the display. 2-14 Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
Calibrate - RPM Temp screen. (Or, if nothing is pressed for about fifteen seconds, the display will return to the Operating Screen and the setting will be automatically saved to memory.) Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers 2-15...
Configuration menu by pressing the down arrow, up arrow, and Silence button in that order. Then, press the down arrow three times until the screen below is showing. Press Rmte (remote). The alarms will be shown in the following sequence: 2-16 Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
Temperature High or Low Toggle the Temp High/Low alarm with either the up (on) arrow or the down (off ) arrow. Pressing the Return (temperature) button returns the display to the previous screen. Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers 2-17...
Return to the RunHrs Rmte Heat% screen by pressing any of the three buttons beneath the display. If no buttons are pressed, the display will automatically return to the Operating Screen in about fifteen seconds. 2-18 Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
Overtemperature sensor. To return to the previous screen, press the Time, Speed, or Temperature button. To return to the Operating Screen, wait about fifteen seconds. Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers 2-19...
Hold will continue at this temperature until the Start button is pressed or a new Hold or operating temperature is entered. 2-20 Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
Toggle the Defrost Control with either the up (on) arrow or the down (off ) arrow. Pressing the Time, Speed or Temp buttons returns the screen to the previous (Defrost on/off, Temp) display. Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers 2-21...
Press Time, Speed, or Temp to return to the previous screen or press nothing and the display will automatically return to the Operating Screen after about 15 seconds, also saving the setpoint to memory. 2-22 Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
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5. Turn the unit on and set the RPM to 300. Allow the unit to run for several minutes. If the vibration is normal, return the unit to service. If not, repeat steps above. Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
The air filter is held in place with a flange around its perimeter (Figure 3-3) and is easily removed. It may be replaced, or washed in water with a mild detergent and dried between two lint-free towels. Figure 3-3. Inside Front Grille Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
Check Belt Motor V-belt is broken or slipping Audible is Disabled! Continuously notifies operator that audible alarm is disabled Platform Stalled Free movement of platform is obstructed Check Fuse Primary drive motor fuse is blown Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
Operate • The door may be open - Lift the door to its fully closed position. • Time countdown reached - Reset the time, or change to continuous operation (Hold). Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
8. Install the new door stop as it was removed. Make sure each retaining clip is installed so that the tip of the clip is showing at the bottom of the door stop (Figure 4-5). Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
To access the fuses, remove the retainer/cover plate holding the relay enclosure in place. See Figure 4-7. Figure 4-7. Relay Enclosure with and without Cover Plate Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
Two temperature sensors are located on the air intake grille on the right side of the chamber (Figure 4-8). To access these sensors, remove the protective cover, then disconnect the sensors from their respective clips. Figure 4-8. Temp Sensor Location Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
Each platform is adjusted to fit the unit with which it is shipped. In the instance of replacement or additional platforms, adjustments may be required. To check for undue platform vibration noise during operation, see the steps following. Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
Place the handle into a vertical position. 5. Close the door and run the unit empty, at 300 RPM. If there is undue vibration noise, repeat the steps above. If not, return the unit to service. Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
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Temperature . . .Independent over and under temp RPM ... .Independent platform motion LCD Display Run Time, RPM, Temperature, User Program, Alarm Conditions and Power Failure indicated by messages Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
....(84.8cm x 30.0cm x 60.5cm) Electrical SHKE8000 Nominal 120VAC, 60Hz, 1 PH, 6.4 FLA Operating Range: 108-132VAC SHKE8000-ICE Nominal 230VAC, 50Hz, 1 PH, 3.0 FLA Operating Range: 207-253VAC Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
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Clips . . .25ml, 50ml, 125ml, 250/300ml, 500ml, 1L, 2L, 2.8L Racks . . Adjustable angle test tube holder with rack, 10-30mm Chamber Air Filter Rated 95% efficient at 0.3 microns 11.0” x 20.0” x 1.5” (27.9cm x 50.8cm x 3.8cm) Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
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2 Pollution Degree describes the amount of conductive pollution present in the operat- ing environment. Pollution Degree 2 assumes that normally only non-conductive pollution such as dust occurs with the exception of occasional conductivity caused by condensation. Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers Thermo Scientific...
129052 ......Spring, Door 194024 ..Spare Parts Bag (Test Tube Holder) 194254 ..Platform Assembly Latch Handle Thermo Scientific Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers...
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