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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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Do not use this equipment in a hazardous atmosphere or with hazardous materials for which the equipment was not designed. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. (NBS) is not responsible for any damage to this equipment that may result from the use of an accessory not manufactured by NBS.
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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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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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The C2 Classic Platform Shaker is a portable benchtop shaker that provides horizontal plane rotary motion in a ¾-inch (19 mm) circular orbit. A microprocessor controller with instantaneous digital feedback controls the speed over a range of 50-400 RPM. The shaker may be operated either continuously or in a timed mode via a programmable timer for shaking periods of 0.1 hour to 99.9 hours.
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& 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.
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3.2 Environment The shaker is designed to operate optimally in the following ambient conditions: • 5 - 45°C • 20 to 90% Relative Humidity non-condensing New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
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This key is used to change the displayed parameter. SELECT • These keys are used to adjust the setpoint of a (UP), (DOWN) displayed parameter up or down. They also allow the user to enter the for setpoint SET MODE changes. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
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. M1244-0051 C2 Classic Platform Shaker User’s Guide...
2. Align the four slots in the platform with the four holes in the , and MOVER PLATES place the platform on the MOVER PLATES 3. Tighten the knobs to secure the platform. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
. Connect the to the ON/OFF SWITCH POWER CORD and the other end to a suitable, grounded receptacle. POWER CONNECTOR Figure 3: C2 Rear Panel ON/OFF SWITCH (on side panel) FUSE POWER HOLDER CONNECTOR M1244-0051 C2 Classic Platform Shaker User’s Guide...
2. Press either to enter the and display the current setpoint. SET MODE CAUTION! Holding the for more than 0.5 seconds causes the speed setpoint to change. Should this occur, resetting will be necessary. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
MAINT INDICATORS displayed in hundreds of hours (i.e., “02” equals 200 hours; “102” equals 10,200 hours). This display will continue for 10 seconds and then default to the previous mode readout. M1244-0051 C2 Classic Platform Shaker User’s Guide...
3. Press the 6.8 Power Failure In the event of a power failure, the C2 Classic Platform Shaker is equipped with an automatic restart function. If the shaker was in operation prior to the power interruption, when it resumes operation, the shaker will return to its last entered setpoint.
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Figure 4) and turn counter- clockwise until it disengages and the fuse holder springs free. 3. Check the fuse and if it has failed, replace the fuse. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
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Figure 3: C2 Rear Panel ON/OFF SWITCH (on side panel) FUSE POWER HOLDER CONNECTOR Figure 4: Fuse Holder Detail M1244-0051 C2 Classic Platform Shaker User’s Guide...
3. Remove the Phillips head screws that secure the to the MOVER PLATES SUBPLATFORM Figure 5: Mover Plate Removal BELT PHILLIPS HEAD MOVER PLATES SCREWS (4) SUBPLATFORM 4. Lift and remove the from the unit. MOVER PLATES New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
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6. Lift and remove the from the unit. COVER 7. With reference to Figures 7 & 8 on the following page, loosen and remove the hardware that attaches the UPPER FLEXURES LOWER MOVER PLATE. M1244-0051 C2 Classic Platform Shaker User’s Guide...
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LOCK NUT (2) RETAINER RETAINER UPPER FLEXURE 8. Using your fingers, reach under the and move the belt so that it falls SUBPLATFORM off the drive pulley. Remove the belt from the bearing housing pulley. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
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12. Install the replacement belt in similar fashion. 13. Reattach the to the UPPER FLEXURES LOWER MOVER PLATE 14. Reattach the to the frame and secure. COVER 15. Reinstall the and secure. MOVER PLATES M1244-0051 C2 Classic Platform Shaker User’s Guide...
In any correspondence with NBS, please refer to the Model Number and Serial Number of your unit. This information is on the located on the side panel ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION PLATE of the unit. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
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NBS Part Number Utility Carrier with rubber mat and 2 adjustable bars for AG2-UT securing glassware Utility tray with rubber mat for shaking 96-well plates, petri AG2-00 dishes and other labware at low speeds New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
Of Boxes · 15 Of Equipment · 15 International Offices List of · 3 Unlimited Run · 23 Keypad Features · 19 WARNING Symbol for · 7 Warranty · 9 Maint Indicator · 25 New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
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