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I-26/26R Incubator Shakers M1324-0050
User’s Guide
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6.1 Platform
Assemblies
The I-26/26R can be used with an NBS universal, dedicated or Sticky Pad platform.
Universal platforms accept a variety of clamps for flasks, test tubes, etc. Dedicated
platforms are supplied with clamps already installed. Sticky Pad platforms do not have
holes because they do not require clamps; the adhesive quality of the Sticky Pad or
Sticky Tape applied to the platform holds flasks in place.
NOTE:
Sticky Pad and Sticky Tape are options that are sold separately.
A platform is a separate item, not included with the shaker assembly, but which is
required for operation. (
See Section 6.3
for details about installing and removing the
platform, and
Section 9.3
for details about available accessories.)
6.2
Installation of Clamps
If you are not using an NBS Universal Platform, skip this section.
Flask clamps
purchased for use with universal platforms require installation. All NBS clamps are
shipped complete with hardware. Clamps are installed by securing the base of the clamp
to the platform with the smaller Phillips head (+) screws supplied with the NBS clamps.
Clamps for 2- and 2.8-liter flasks are shipped with an additional girdle to keep the flasks
in place.
We strongly recommend the use of this additional girdle because it keeps the
flask from spinning inside the clamp.
The girdle is an assembly of springs and sections
of rubber tubing. One girdle is already in place on the clamp, the other is packed
separately. To install these double girdle clamps:
1. Place the clamp on the platform, aligning its mounting holes with holes on the
platform. Secure the clamp in place using the flat Phillips head screws provided
(#S2116-3051, 10-24 x 5/16-inch);
see
Figure 11b to help you identify them
.
2. With the first girdle in place, as delivered, on the upper part of the clamp body (
see
Figure 11a
), insert an empty flask into the clamp.
3. After making sure the sections of tubing are located between the clamp legs, roll the
first girdle down the legs of the clamp as far as it can go. The tubing sections will
rest against the platform, and the springs will be under the clamp base.
4. Place the second girdle around the upper portion of clamp body (just as the first
girdle was initially). Make sure that its spring sections rest against the clamp legs,
while its rubber tubing sections sit against the flask, in between the clamp legs.
