Ratek OM8 Orbital Shaker – User Manual
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The mains power supply must be rated to match the power requirement as identified on the product identification label on the
bottom left corner of the rear panel. This is normally expressed in the format of Voltage Range and Frequency.
A surge protected power outlet is strongly recommended as it provides some protection for the equipment in areas of
poor electrical quality as well as providing some protection against lightning strikes. The equipment should be
operated on a good, reliable supply of power at all times.
Note: The Orbital Shaker should not be operated on the same electrical circuit as other high voltage household appliances such
as fridges, clothes dryers, washing machines or other continuous operation high voltage devices. These types of devices can
create power fluctuations that are undesirable for electrically sensitive equipment. Consult your workplace administrator or
electrical maintenance staff if you are unsure.
IMPORTANT: Use of an incorrect power supply will void the product warranty and waive all manufacturer liability for
any and all damage caused by such use. If you are unsure about the rating of your power supply, consult your
workplace administrator or electrical maintenance staff to determine if your power supply is suitable for use with this
product before connecting the power lead.
CAUTION
Regularly check the mains power lead condition over the life of the product, and do not operate the equipment if you suspect
there is damage to any part of the equipment or the mains power lead.
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Insert the plug end of the mains power supply lead firmly into a properly rated, protective earthed wall mounted power
supply outlet.
If there are double-adapters or oversized DC power packs causing obstruction of the mains power lead plug, these should first
be removed.
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Ensuring your hands are dry, switch on the power on the mains power supply outlet.
Operating the Orbital Shaker
CAUTION
When working with glass tubes, flasks, bottles, breakable or other brittle or fragile articles it is important to wear appropriate
safety eyewear and protective gloves to ensure operator safety. In addition, the Orbital Shaker should be used in accordance
with your operational health and safety policies.
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Load your items evenly around the platform to present a balanced load to the mixer
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Ensure that there are no obstructions which would prevent proper rotation of the platform.
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Switch on the power.
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Select the desired agitation speed. Refer to the section in this User Manual titled “Adjusting The Mixing Control” for
instructions.
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The speed may be adjusted as desired.
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Remove the items once mixing is complete.
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If the mixer is no longer being used, switch the power to Off (element 1 in Figure 1)
Adjusting The Mixing Control
The Orbital Shaker features adjustable mixing speed control to deliver gentle agitation through to vigorous mixing.
For Manual Operation
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Press the power switch to on
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Press Select/Reset to cancel the timer
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Set the desired speed by pushing the up/down arrows (Single push for single digit adjustments, or hold down for fast
scrolling)
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Push the Start/Stop button to begin. (After 3-4 seconds the mixer will start and will slowly increase to set speed.)
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Speed can be altered up or down while in use, if required.
For Timed Operation
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Press Select/Reset to select hours or minutes, then set to the required time
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Set the desired speed by pushing the up/down arrows (Single push for single digit adjustments, or hold down for fast
