Install the Test Tube
Thermo Scientific
The Accessory Test Tube Racks and Test Tube Rack Holders are available
in four sizes and are listed in Table 1-2. All the Test Tube Rack Holders are
Holders
adjustable in seven positions, swinging and locking at 15°, 30° and 45° in
either direction. Figure 1-17 illustrates the Test Tube Rack Holder with the
rack in place.
Figure 1-17. Test Tube Rack with Swing/Tilt Mechanism
To remove the rack, spread the metal tabs on either end of the holder and
lift it out.
To install the Test Tube Rack Holder onto the shaker platform, remove the
rack and rotate the swing-bed of the holder 90° by pulling the knobs of
the locking pins on either end of the holder outward. 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°
Spread metal tabs outward
to remove test tube rack
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Locking Pin to swing/tilt
test tube rack 15°, 30°, 45°
Section 1
Installation
Model SHKE8000 Series Shakers
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