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Model MK161
● Thank you very much for purchasing this Yamato MK161
Shaker.
● Please read the "Operating Instructions" and "Warranty"
before operating this unit to assure proper operation. After
reading these documents, be sure to store them securely
together with the "Warranty" at a handy place for future
reference.
Warning
: Before operating the unit, be sure to read
carefully and fully understand important
warnings in the operating instructions.
Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd.,
Shaker
Ver. 3
This paper has been printed on recycled paper.

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  • Page 1 Shaker Model MK161 Ver. 3 ● Thank you very much for purchasing this Yamato MK161 Shaker. ● Please read the “Operating Instructions” and “Warranty” before operating this unit to assure proper operation. After reading these documents, be sure to store them securely together with the “Warranty”...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1.Safety precautions ....................1 Explanation of pictograms..................1 List of symbols ......................2 Warning・Cautions ....................3 2. Before operating the unit..................4 Precautions on installation ..................4 3. Names of Parts ......................7 Main unit .......................7 Operation panel ....................8 4. Operating Procedures...................9 Performing continuous shaking operation .............9 Performing shaking operation using the timer.............10 Performing shaking operation using the timer.............11 How to change the shaking system ..............11...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    1.Safety precautions Explanation of pictograms About pictograms A variety of pictograms are indicated in this operating instruction and on products for safe operation. Possible results from improper operation ignoring them are as follows. Be sure to fully understand the descriptions below before proceeding to the text.
  • Page 4: List Of Symbols

    1.Safety precautions List of symbols Warning General Danger!: High Danger!: High Danger!: Moving Danger!: Hazard warnings voltage temperature part of explosion Caution General Electrical Caution for no Caution for Burning! cautions shock! liquid heating! water leak! Poisonous For water only material Prohibitions Do not...
  • Page 5: Warning・Cautions

    1.Safety precautions Warning・Cautions Warning Never operate the unit in an atmosphere containing flammable or explosive gas Never operate the unit in an atmosphere containing flammable or explosive gas. Otherwise, an explosion or a fire may result since the unit is not explosion-proof. See page 19.
  • Page 6: Before Operating The Unit

    2. Before operating the unit Precautions on installation Warning 1.Be sure to connect the earth. ・ Be sure to connect the earth wire (green core wire of the power cord) to the earth wire or the earth terminal to avoid an electrical shock due to earth leakage. ・...
  • Page 7 “ON” and “OFF” and during operation and a fire or an explosion may result. Shaker MK161 No explosive gas No flammable gas Note: Conical flasks and the shaking table are optional accessories.
  • Page 8 2. Before operating the unit Precautions on installation Cautions 6. Connect the power plug to the dedicated outlet Use an outlet that is suited to the electrical capacity. Electrical capacity:AC100V 0.6A When the unit does not start even when power is turned ON, check if main voltage is too low or if the unit is connected to the same power line as other devices.
  • Page 9: Names Of Parts

    3. Names of Parts Main unit Shaking system selector volume Power fuse Shaking table Power cord MK161 Nameplate position Power switch Rubber foot Shaking speed adjusting panel Timer panel The unit requires a special rack (optional) dedicated for specific applications. First purchase a special rack appropriate for your application referring to p.12.
  • Page 10: Operation Panel

    3. Names of Parts Operation panel Timer Shaking controller Shaking speed Time display display screen screen Power switch TIME SHAKE POWER min. r.p.m. RUN/STOP TIMER CONT. PAUSE min. min. Timer operation Shaking RUN/STOP, pause /continuous operation selector switch selector switch Time setting volume Shaking speed adjusting volume...
  • Page 11: Operating Procedures

    4. Operating Procedures Performing continuous shaking operation This section explains how to perform continuous shaking without using How to perform the timer function. shaking-only 1. Selecting a shaking system operation Set the shaking system selector volume to the system you want. (See P.11.)...
  • Page 12: Performing Shaking Operation Using The Timer

    4. Operating Procedures Performing shaking operation using the timer How to perform This section explains how to perform shaking operation using the shaking operation timer function. using the timer This operation mode is used to “perform shaking for the set time only”. 1.
  • Page 13: Performing Shaking Operation Using The Timer

    4. Operating Procedures Performing shaking operation using the timer About time setting Timer setting time range is from 0 to 99.9 min. The minimum unit of time for setting is 0.1 min (6 seconds). The timer volume may be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise for setting.
  • Page 14: Operating Procedures

    4. Operating Procedures Installing a special rack (optional) Special racks are available for the model MK161 (common with the model MK160). Request them to the nearest dealer, one of our sales offices, or the general customer service center. Possible No. of No.
  • Page 15: Handling Precautions

    5. Handling precautions Warning 1.About materials that cannot be used Never use an explosive material, a flammable material, or a material that contains such materials for this unit. They may cause an explosion or a fire. (See P.19 “List of dangerous materials”.)...
  • Page 16: Maintenance Procedures

    6. Maintenance procedures Daily inspection/maintenance Warning ● Be sure to pull out the power cord unless necessary before trying to do inspection and maintenance works. ● Never try to disassemble the unit. Caution ● Wipe off any dirt with a tightly wrung soft cloth. Never try to clean the unit with benzene, thinner or scouring powder, or rub with a scrubbing brush.
  • Page 17: When A Trouble Occurs

    8. When a trouble occurs Countermeasures for malfunctions Symptom Causes Countermeasures ① Imperfect contact of a circuit ① Replace or repair Even if the switch is turned on ・ No display appears ② Defect of the power switch ② Replace ・...
  • Page 18: After Sales Service And Warranty

    The minimum holding period of repair parts for this product is seven years after end of production. Repair parts here refer to parts necessary for maintaining performance of the product. 10.specifications Model MK161 Specifications Shaking system Reciprocating⇔oval⇔rotation serial switching(manual switch)...
  • Page 19: Wiring Diagram

    11.Wiring Diagram AC100V 50/60Hz FUSE ① ③ ② ④ MAIN PCB DC MOTOR MOTOR DRIVER Symbol Part name FUSE Power fuse Shaking switch Timer switch Main switch Shaking speed adjusting volume DC motor MAIN PCB Control substrate MOTER DRIVER DC motor control substrate DC power supply for control substrate DC power supply for motor Timer encoder...
  • Page 20: Replacement Parts Table

    12. Replacement parts table Replacement parts for MK161 Part name Code No. Specifications Maker Power cord LT00001745 0.75Sq 1.8m with a 3P plug Yamato Power fuse A0080015 F-7161 125V 2A Sato Parts Fuse holder LT00021126 F400-01A1 Sato Parts Main switch...
  • Page 21: List Of Dangerous Materials

    13. List of dangerous materials Never use an explosive substance a flammable substance or a substance containing them for this device. ① Nitroglycol, glycerine trinitrate, cellulose nitrate and other explosive nitrate esters ② Trinitrobenzen, trinitrotoluene, picric acid and other explosive nitro compounds ③...
  • Page 22 Be sure to use the unit strictly following the handling and operating instructions in this operating instruction. Yamato Scientific Co.,Ltd. assumes no responsibility for an accident or a malfunction caused by use of this product in any way not specified in this operating instruction.

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