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- Page 1 MaxQ 4000 Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Operating Manual and Parts List 057-287-00 Rev. 1 _________________________________________________________________________________ Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific...
- Page 2 SHKE4000-6CE (4331) 240V SHKE4000-7 (4342) 120V SHKE4000-7JPN (4343) 100V SHKE4000-8CE (4344) 240V MANUAL NUMBER 057-287-00 (7004342) 26361/SI-10360 9/15/10 Added drainage tube routing to pg 4-1 4/26/10 Transfer to Marietta (was 057-287-00 6/23/09) ECR/ECN DATE DESCRIPTION Thermo Scientific Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers...
- Page 3 Thermo Fisher 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. ©2010 Thermo Fisher Scientific. All rights reserved. Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Thermo Scientific...
- Page 4 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 Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers...
- Page 5 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...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Defrost Timer .........5-11 Thermo Scientific... - Page 7 Ordering Procedures ........8-3 Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Thermo Scientific...
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Page 8: Safety Information
Your Thermo Scientific MaxQ 4000 Shaker has been designed with function, reliability, and safety in mind. It is your responsibility to install it in conformance with local electrical codes. - Page 9 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. Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Thermo Scientific...
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Page 10: General Specifications
Frequency 50/60 50/60 High Temperature Voltage AC 220-240 220-240 Amperage Wattage 1100 1200 1100 1100 Frequency 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 Refrigerated Voltage AC 220-240 220-240 Amperage 14.0 14.0 Wattage 1500 1500 1500 1500 Frequency Thermo Scientific Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers... - Page 11 °C and time with a computer. °C and time with a computer. 10 mv/°C output monitors tem- 10 mv/°C output monitors tem- Recorder Output * None None perature with external chart perature with external chart recorder. recorder Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Thermo Scientific...
- Page 12 The speed display will flash “bAL” on will flash “bAL” on speed panel LED. speed panel LED. Optional Platform Dimensions - in. (cm) Catalog Number L xW 30110 Universal 18” x 18” (45.7 x 45.7 cm) Thermo Scientific Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers...
- Page 13 Section 2 General Specifications The MaxQ 4000 series of bench top, incubated and refrigerated shakers are available in either analog or digital control configurations: • A-Class shakers: SHKA4000, SHKA4000-1CE, SHKA4000-5, SHKA4000-6CE, SHKA4000-7, SHKA4000-8CE: control temperature by a Proportional/Integral/Derivative (PID) microprocessor-based controller. Solid-state control maintains time and speed and is adjustable with rotary dials.
- Page 14 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. Thermo Scientific Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers...
- Page 15 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC, as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, and per the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, as amended by 93/68/EEC. Copies of the Declaration of Conformity are available upon request. Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Thermo Scientific...
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Page 16: Control Panels
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. Thermo Scientific Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers... -
Page 17: E-Class Control Panel Features
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 Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Thermo Scientific... - Page 18 23. Water Light: This display has no function on this unit 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 Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers...
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Page 20: Unpacking And Installation
2” (5 cm) of clearance around the unit for free air convection, accessory attachments and user convenience. Shakers with refrigeration should be placed near an accessible drain. Route the drainage tube on the back of the unit to this drain. Thermo Scientific Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers... -
Page 21: Platform Installation
3. Position one of the thumbscrews provided through each of the 4- platform mounting holes and tighten securely. 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. Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Thermo Scientific... -
Page 22: Test Tube Rack Installation
Installation mounting holes on the platform. There are two cutouts on each side of the rack. 2. Secure the rack to the platform with mounting screws provided with the rack. Thermo Scientific Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers... -
Page 24: Operation
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 Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers... -
Page 25: Temp Controller -Setting Temperature
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. Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Thermo Scientific... -
Page 26: Temperature Calibration
9. Allow the unit to run for at least an additional 30 minutes. 10. Re-check the thermometer reading. The controller display and the thermometer should agree to within ±0.5°C. If not, repeat Steps 6, 7 and 8. Thermo Scientific Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers... -
Page 27: E-Class
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. Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Thermo Scientific... -
Page 28: Temperature Calibration
6. Press HEAT ON button and, while continuing to hold, press and release the HEAT OFF button. Now, release the HEAT ON button. 7. The decimal point should now be flashing indicating Calibration mode. Thermo Scientific Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers... -
Page 29: Setting Timer For Continuous Shaking
3. TIME display should show 000. Press START to begin timed shaking. Timer will begin to count up and will display accumulated time in display window. Platform rotation will cease and TIME display will flash when ELAPSED time reaches 999 minutes or 999 hours. Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Thermo Scientific... -
Page 30: Hyperterminal Configuration
“Accessories” \ “Communications” \ “HyperTerminal” \ “Max Q Shaker.” 9. This completes the configuration of HyperTerminal. 10. Turn shaker off and connect computer (COM 1) to shaker (COM PORT) with DB-9 serial printer cable. Thermo Scientific Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers... -
Page 31: Setting High-Limit Control
For E-Class shakers, when set point is reached, high-limit status lamp will flash and the audible alarm will beep once. Rotate the high-limit control slowly clockwise approximately 1/8 turn beyond this point. 7. When desired temperature is achieved, load the shaker. Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Thermo Scientific... -
Page 32: Optional Refrigeration System
This section applies only to units supplied with this option. The refrigeration system on the A and E series shakers are identical in Refrigeration System operation. Please refer to Replacement Parts for refrigeration replacement parts. Thermo Scientific Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers... -
Page 33: Optional Refrigeration System
(i.e. 5°C), this defrost time will be longer than higher set point temperatures (i.e. 25°C), which may initiate and terminate immediately because the coils will be much warmer at higher set point temperatures. 5-10 Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Thermo Scientific... -
Page 34: Defrost Timer
4. Fan Delay Status Lamp (Fans) - During defrost timer power-up and after defrost cycle, the circulating fan is locked off for a 1½ minute delay. Green fan status lamp flashes during this fan delay period. Thermo Scientific Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers 5-11... -
Page 36: Maintenance
Note The shaking mechanism is equipped with sealed ball bearings which do not require further lubrication or adjustment. Note Make no attempt to service or repair a Thermo Scientific product under warranty before consulting your distributor. After the warranty period, such consultation is still advised, especially when the repair may be technically sophisticated or difficult. -
Page 37: For A-Class Series Only
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 screws, slide the pulley up or down into alignment then securely tighten the motor pulley set screws. Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Thermo Scientific... -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
Replace if worn, broken or Check drive belt. slipped off pulley. A-Class, check for power to Replace if defective. speed control. E-Class make sure “HEAT ON” Shaker won’t heat Push “HEAT ON” button. lamp is lit. Thermo Scientific Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers... -
Page 40: Replacement Parts
ALL UNITS Heater, 120V 340-394-00 SHKE4000-5, SHKE4000-6CE Heater, 240V Hi-Temp 340-398-01 ALL UNITS Idler 803-633-00 ALL UNITS Immersible RTD Temp sensor 410-632-00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Knob 560-275-00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Knob, Locking Tab 600-125-00 Thermo Scientific Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers... - Page 41 485-522-01 SHKA4000-6CE RPO Configured Temp Controller, 240V 485-522-03 SHKA4000-8CE RPO Configured Temp Controller, 240V 485-522-04 ALL UNITS Thermostat 920-301-00 ALL UNITS Thumb Screw 562-184-10 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Timer 270-135-00 ALL UNITS Defrost Timer 270-108-00 Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Thermo Scientific...
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Page 42: Ordering Procedures
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.When service or replacement parts are needed, check first with your... - Page 44 Thermo Scientific 401 Millcreek Road Marietta, Ohio 45750 United States www.thermofisher.com...