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NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC C-24 Manual To Operations

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C-24 Classic Benchtop
Incubator Shaker
MANUAL NO: M1247-0052
Revision E
October 29, 2004
NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC CO., INC.
BOX 4005 • 44 TALMADGE ROAD • EDISON, NJ 08818-4005
Telephone: 1-732-287-1200 • 1-800-631-5417
Fax: 732-287-4222 • Telex: 4753012 NBSCO
Internet: http://www.nbsc.com • E-mail: bioinfo@nbsc.com

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  • Page 1 Incubator Shaker MANUAL NO: M1247-0052 Revision E October 29, 2004 NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC CO., INC. BOX 4005 • 44 TALMADGE ROAD • EDISON, NJ 08818-4005 Telephone: 1-732-287-1200 • 1-800-631-5417 Fax: 732-287-4222 • Telex: 4753012 NBSCO Internet: http://www.nbsc.com • E-mail: bioinfo@nbsc.com...
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  • Page 3 Fax: 49 (0)7022 32486 E-mail: sales@nbsnv-sa.be E-mail: sales@nbsgmbh.de CHINA THE NETHERLANDS New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. New Brunswick Scientific BV Room 1501, Xiangjiang Building, No. 18 Kerkenbos 1101, 6546 BC Nijmegen Lane 1265, Zhongshan Road (W) P.O Box 6826, 6503 GH Nijmegen Shanghai 200051, P.R.
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  • Page 5 WARNING! The C-24 Classic Benchtop Incubator Shaker must be operated as described in this manual. If guidelines are not followed, equipment damage can occur. Please read entire User’s Guide before attempting to use the Shaker. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc.
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  • Page 7 Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission from New Brunswick Scientific is prohibited. Disclaimer Notice New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. reserves the right to change information in this document without notice. Updates to information in this document reflect our commitment to continuing product development and improvement.
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  • Page 9 W A R R A N T Y Every Instrument manufactured by the New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This apparatus, with the exception of glassware, lamps and electrodes (where supplied), is warranted against faulty components and assembly for 2 years in the United States &...
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  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    ..................15 ACKING ERIFICATION ..................15 NPACKING OF QUIPMENT ...................16 NSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT PREPARING THE LOCATION..................17 ....................17 HYSICAL OCATION ......................17 NVIRONMENT C-24 SHAKER FEATURES .....................19 ........................19 EYPAD ....................20 LATFORM SSEMBLIES GETTING STARTED .......................21 ..................21 NSTALLATION OF LATFORM ..................22 NSTALLING LASK LAMPS ..................23...
  • Page 12 9.2.2 Dedicated Platforms ....................35 9.2.3 Universal Platform ....................35 9.2.4 Accessory Flask Clamps ..................36 9.2.5 Carriers & Test Tube Racks ................36 DRAWINGS ........................39 10.1 .......................41 IST OF RAWINGS 10.2 ......................41 IST OF ABLES INDEX..........................43 C-24 Classic Benchtop Incubator Shaker User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Overview

    • Power failure • Lid open A wide variety of platforms can be used with the C-24. Dedicated platforms are available for a variety of flask sizes. Universal platforms, utility trays, utility carriers and test tube racks are also available.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    1.1 Specifications C-24 Classic Benchtop Incubator Shaker 50-400 rpm Speed +/- 2 rpm Control Accuracy 3 Digit LED Indication ¾ inch (1.9 cm) Stroke 7°C above ambient temperature to 60°C Temperature ± 0.25°C Control Indication Digital LED display in 0.1°C increments...

  • Page 15: Inspection, Verification & Unpacking Of Equipment

    The unit is heavy. Do not attempt to lift or move it by yourself. 2.1 Inspection of Boxes After you receive your order from New Brunswick Scientific, inspect the boxes carefully for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. Report any damage to the carrier and to your local NBS Sales Order Department.

  • Page 16: Inspection Of Equipment

    2.4 Inspection of equipment Verify that you have received the following equipment : C-24 CLASSIC BENCHTOP INCUBATOR SHAKER 100/120V 50/60 Hz (M1247-0004) 220/240V 50/60 Hz (M1247-0005) POWER KIT (POWER CORD, FUSE AND HEX KEY) 100/120V 50/60 Hz (M1247-0600) 220/240V 50/60 Hz (M1247-0601) C-24 Classic Benchtop Incubator Shaker User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Preparing The Location

    3.2 Environment The shaker is designed to operate optimally in the following ambient conditions: • 5 - 40°C • 20 to 90% Relative Humidity non-condensing New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
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  • Page 19: Shaker Features

    This key is used to start or stop the shaker. It will START/STOP also activate or stop the timer when a timed run is desired. • This key is used to change the displayed parameter. SELECT New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Platform Assemblies

    Platform Assemblies The C-24 can be used with a wide variety of NBS 18-inch X 18-inch (46 X 46 cm) platforms, which will accept a variety of clamps for flasks test tubes, etc. A platform is a separate item and is required for operation. Refer to the Replacement Parts and Accessory Information section of this manual for details.

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    . Align the mounting holes of the platform SUBPLATFORM with the platform screw locations in the SUBPLATFORM 3. Insert the platform screws and tighten them down with the 5/32-inch hex wrench to secure platform. Figure 2: Platform Screw Locations SUBPLATFORM New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...

  • Page 22: Installing Flask Clamps

    Figure 3a: Double Girdle Clamp Installation CLAMP UPPER GIRDLE MOUNTING WITH GIRDLE HOLES (5) TUBES PLATFORM CLAMP BODY LOWER (LEGS AND BASE) GIRDLE WITH GIRDLE TUBES Figure 3b: Clamp Fastener C-24 Classic Benchtop Incubator Shaker User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Electrical Connections

    ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION PLATE the unit near the . Connect the to the ON/OFF SWITCH POWER CORD POWER (see Figure 4 on the following page) and the other end to a suitable, CONNECTOR grounded receptacle. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
  • Page 24 Figure 4: C-24 Rear Panel FUSE HOLDER POWER CONNECTOR C-24 Classic Benchtop Incubator Shaker User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Operation

    6.1 Starting the C-24 To initially start the shaker, close the lid and turn the on the side of ON/OFF SWITCH shaker to the position. If the Shaker begins to operate, the will track the LED DISPLAY speed as it accelerates to the last entered setpoint. The shaking action may be stopped or...

  • Page 26: Checking Any Setpoint

    To cancel the timer without stopping the shaker: Repeat steps 1 and 2. Then immediately press the . The START/STOP KEY TIME will cease to flash and the display will read INDICATOR C-24 Classic Benchtop Incubator Shaker User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Alarm Functions

    . The alarm will automatically deactivate as the unit achieves the set temperature. 6.7 Total Running Time The control modules of the C-24 shaker totalize the time the shaker has been “ ” to track hours of usage. To display the accumulated running time: 1.

  • Page 28: Power Failure

    6.9 Power Failure In the event of a power failure, the C-24 Benchtop Incubator Shaker is equipped with an automatic restart function. If the Shaker was in operation prior to the power interruption, the Shaker will begin to operate at its last entered setpoint. The...

  • Page 29: Preventive Maintenance

    2. Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the fuse holder groove (see Figure 4, repeated for reference on the following page & Figure 6 below it) and turn counter- clockwise until it disengages and the fuse holder springs free. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...

  • Page 30: Belt Replacement

    Figure 4: C-24 Rear Panel FUSE HOLDER Figure 6: Fuse Holder Detail 3. Check the fuse and if it has failed, replace the fuse. 7.3 Belt Replacement To replace the drive belt of the shaker: 1. Turn off the unit, and disconnect the from the power source.
  • Page 31 4. Loosen and remove the hardware that attaches the UPPER FLEXURES LOWER MOVER PLATE Figure 8: Flexure-Attaching Hardware (Reverse View) LOWER MOVER #10-32 X 1/2” PLATE PAN HEAD PHILLIPS SCREW (2) LOCK NUT (2) RETAINER RETAINER UPPER FLEXURE New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
  • Page 32 9. Install the replacement belt in similar fashion. 10. Reattach the to the UPPER FLEXURES LOWER MOVER PLATE 11. Reinstall the platform if desired, and close the lid. 12. Reconnect the to the unit. POWER CORD C-24 Classic Benchtop Incubator Shaker User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    In any correspondence with NBS, please refer to the Model Number and Serial Number of your unit. This information is on the which is located on the side ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION PLATE panel of the unit near the ON/OFF SWITCH New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
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  • Page 35: Replacement Parts And Accessory Information

    2.8 L Fernbach Flasks M1233-9932 9.2.3 Universal Platform The following is a list of flask capacities for the Universal Platform, NBS part number M1250-9902. Flask clamps are ordered separately (see Tables 1 & 2 for details). New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Accessory Flask Clamps

    5 inches TTR-215* (13 mm) wide and up to 15 inches (38 mm) long. Microtiter Plate Carrier, capacity up to 5 microtiter plates TTR-221* *Universal Platform Required ...continued... C-24 Classic Benchtop Incubator Shaker User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 22-tube (22-26mm ∅) Adjustable Angle Test Tube Rack M1289-0500 20-tube (26-30mm ∅) Adjustable Angle Test Tube Rack M1289-0600 Microplate Holder, stack 3 deep-well or 9 standard microplates M1289-0700 Platform capacity is 4 racks New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
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  • Page 39: Drawings

    Figure 10: Control Schematic, 110-120 VAC 50/60 Hz New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
  • Page 40 Figure 11: Control Schematic, 220-240 VAC 50/60 Hz C-24 Classic Benchtop Incubator Shaker User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: List Of Drawings

    Fuse Holder Detail Belt Removal Flexure-Attaching Hardware (reverse view) Belt Removal (cutaway) Control Schematic, 110-120 VAC 50/60 Hz Control Schematic, 220-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 10.2 List of Tables Table Description Page Clamp Hardware Application Chart New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
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  • Page 43: Index

    Inspection of boxes · 15 of equipment · 16 Installation Unlimited Run · 25 Platform · 21 Installing Flask Clamps · 22 International Offices List of · 3 WARNING Symbol for · 7 New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...

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