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MaxQ 7000 Benchtop Water Bath Shakers Operating Manual and Parts List 057-286-00 (7004301) Rev. 7 Visit us online to register your warranty www.thermoscientific.com/labwarranty...
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Updated Setting TImer for Continuous Shaking Step 3 - pg 5-8 30461 10/21/13 Corrected suspension arms part number in Replacement Parts section 29034 9/10/12 Updated Hyperterminal information 27615 7/22/11 Revised warranty 27135 3/16/11 Added warranty pages 4/20/10 Transfer to Marietta (was 057-286-00 5/15/09) ECR/ECN DATE DESCRIPTION Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000...
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This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the WEEE symbol. Thermo Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State European Country, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them.
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We can also provide you with a quotation on our Extended Warranty for your Thermo Scientific products. Whatever Thermo Scientific products you need or use, we will be happy to discuss your applications. If you are experiencing technical problems, working together, we will help you locate the problem and, chances are, correct it yourself...over the telephone without a service...
Safety Information Section 1 Your Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000 Shaker has been designed with function, reliability, and safety in mind. It is your responsibility to install it in conformance with local electrical codes. For safe operation, pay attention to Notes, Cautions, and Warnings throughout the manual.
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9. Perform regular maintenance service as specified in this manual and keep unit in good repair. Do not operate with known defects. 10. Do not use the shaker to mix flammable materials or where the transfer of mechanical energy to glass could cause glass breakage. MaxQ 7000 Thermo Scientific...
Orbital shakers are designed to provide increased aeration in a stable temperature environment. Unintended Use 1) Not intended for use in Class I or II applications as defined in 21 CFR 2) Not intended for mixtures of flammable materials Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000...
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°C and time with a com- in °C and time with a com- puter. puter. 10 mv/°C output monitors 10 mv/°C output monitors Recorder Output * None None temperature with external temperature with external chart recorder. chart recorder. MaxQ 7000 Thermo Scientific...
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The speed display will flash “bAL” on speed panel flash “bAL” on speed panel LED. LED. Optional Platform Dimensions - in. (cm) Catalog Number L x W 30105 Universal 13” x 11” (33 x 27.9 cm) Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000...
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Section 2 Specifications The Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000 series of bench top, water bath shakers are available in either analog or digital control configurations: • SHKA7000, SHKA7000-1CE: control temperature by a Proportional/Integral/Derivative (PID) microprocessor-based controller. Solid-state control maintains time and speed and is adjustable with rotary dials.
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Product Usage Indoor use only **Refer to IEC 664-1 Caution Operation of the shaker in a CO2 enriched atmosphere is not recommended. The formation of carbonic acid could cause electrical failures. Declaration of Conformity available on request Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000...
4. Speed Control: Sets platform rotation speed. 5. Power Switch: Turns power on and off to shaker. 6. Speed Tachometer: Analog display of platform rotation speed. 7. Time(r): Allows user to choose either continuous or timed operation. Figure 3-1. Analog Control Panel Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000...
13. Set time: Illuminates when time is being set 14. Timer/Elapsed: Allows the user to choose elapsed time operation, elapsed, or timed operation, timer. 15. Hours/Minutes Switch: Allows user to choose timing operation in either hours or minutes MaxQ 7000 Thermo Scientific...
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23. Water Light: Indicates water level in tank is below recommended operating level 24. Heat on Light: Indicates heaters are energized 25. Set temp Light: Indicates temperature can be set 26. Heat on Switch: Turns on heat 27. Heat off Switch: Turns off heat Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000...
Place shaker near an electrical outlet that matches the unit nameplate requirements. Allow approximately 2” (5 cm) of clearance around the unit for free air convection, accessory attachments and user convenience. Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000...
Caution Do not operate shaker with an unbalanced load. Platforms should be loaded for optimum stability and operation. Do not lift shaker by the platform. MaxQ 7000 Thermo Scientific...
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Similarly, high purity (deionized) water that does not fall within a resistivity range of 50K to 1M ohm will void the manufacturer’s warranty. If you should have any questions, please contact Technical Services. Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000...
6. Re-install suspension arms and platform. Note Shipped cooling coils is compressed to 3-4” across. Coil needs to be expanded to 6” for installation. This does not affect coil performance as copper coil is annealed for flexibility. MaxQ 7000 Thermo Scientific...
Caution It is recommended that the shaking action be started at a low speed in order to check that all vessels are secure and that no spilling of contents will occur. Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000...
2. For timed operation, rotate timer knob clockwise from 1 minute to 60 minutes. The markings on the side of the dial are in 5-minute increments. Note Shaker will not operate if the timer is in the Off position. Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000...
Press and hold the “star” (*) key and use either the up or down arrow key to adjust the set point to the desired temperature. Release the “star” (*) key. b. Allow sufficient time for chamber temperature to stabilize. MaxQ 7000 Thermo Scientific...
±0.5°C. If not repeat steps 5, 6, and 7 above. Table 5-1. Determining Zero Value Thermometer 60°C Controller Reading = 65°C Subtract -5°C Enter Zero value of -5°C Thermometer 70°C Controller Reading = 65°C Subtract +5°C Enter Zero value of +5°C Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000...
Note There will be a 3 second delay from the time power is turned on to the time the shaker is activated. Control panel will illuminate when shaker power is activated. There will be an audible beep before the display lights MaxQ 7000 Thermo Scientific...
6. Use the up or down arrow keys to set the shaker speed to match the tachometer’s readout. 7. Press STOP key to enter the new speed value. 8. Press START key to exit Calibration mode. Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000...
7. When desired temperature is achieved, load the shaker. Warning Do not operate shaker if any of the temperature controls become inoperative. A hazardous condition will develop which can result in injury or death and property damage. MaxQ 7000 Thermo Scientific...
Note It is important to press HEAT OFF button to exit Calibration mode. 10. Press HEAT ON button twice to complete return to normal operating mode. Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000...
Figure 5-3. RS232 Interface Microsoft Windows 98 or newer operating system. Note RS232 Interface Port is for output only. Interface cables must not exceed 9.8’ (3m) in length. MaxQ 7000 Thermo Scientific...
10. Turn shaker off and connect computer (COM 1) to shaker (COM PORT) with DB-9 serial printer cable. 11. Start HyperTerminal by clicking on “Max Q Shaker.” 12. Power up shaker. Shaker will screen print speed, time and temperature at one-minute intervals. Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000...
Replace if worn, broken or slipped Check drive belt. off pulley. Analog: check for power to speed control. Replace if defective. Shaker won’t heat Digital: make sure “HEAT ON” lamp is lit. Push “HEAT ON” button. Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000...
Maintenance Section 7 Note Make no attempt to service or repair a Thermo Scientific product under warranty before consulting your Thermo Scientific dealer. After the warranty period, such consultation is still advised, especially when the repair may be technically sophisticated or difficult.
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Note The drain is located on the front of the cabinet and is opened when the ½” (0.64 cm) adapter fitting is inserted. Quick-connect Quick-connect reset button Adapter fitting side view Adapter fitting front view Flexible tubing Figure 7-1. Drain Fitting Assembly MaxQ 7000 Thermo Scientific...
6. If the shaker still fails to heat, contact Technical Services for further assistance. Over Temperature Thermostat Located Underneath REAR PANEL VIEW Insulation Retainer Shaker Mounting Plate Figure 7-2. Locations on back Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000...
Oxalic acid 2% to 5% in warm water. Swab solution on surface allowing it to remain until rust is loosened. Immediately follow with a distilled water rinse. This method should ONLY be used if SEVERE rust and scale stains are present. Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000...
Caution Using chlorinated tap water or additives that contain chlorine will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Similarly, high purity (deionized) water that does not fall within a resistivity range of 50K to 1M ohm will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Contact Technical Services with any questions. MaxQ 7000 Thermo Scientific...
All parts listed herein may be ordered from the Thermo Scientific dealer from whom you purchased this unit, or can be obtained promptly from the factory.
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