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INTRODUCTION 

 

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Flask clamps, stationary tube racks, or plate clamps are required to secure samples to the shaking 

platform. 

Clamps and racks must be purchased separately.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The manufacturer offers for sale several types of shaker accessories compatible with this incubator 

model. See page 50 for ordering information. 

Summary of Contents for Shel Lab SSI3

Page 1: ...SHAKING INCUBATORS Installation Operation Manual SSI3 SSI3 2...

Page 2: ...ngs ca gov Advertencia Este producto contiene sustancias qu micas incluido el triglicidil isocianurato que el estado de California sabe que causa c ncer as como defectos de nacimiento u otros da os re...

Page 3: ...shaking incubators for professional industrial or educational use where the preparation or testing of materials is done at an ambient air pressure range of 22 14 31 3 inHg 75 106 kPa and no flammable...

Page 4: ...bator 17 Deionized and Distilled Water 17 Installation Cleaning and Disinfecting 17 GRAPHIC SYMBOLS 19 CONTROL OVERVIEW 21 OPERATION 23 Theory of Operation 23 Put the Incubator into Operation 25 Adjus...

Page 5: ...s must draw up a site specific standard operating procedure SOP covering each application and associated safety guidelines This SOP must be written and available to all operators in a language they un...

Page 6: ...Manufacturing INC P O Box 627 Cornelius OR 97113 USA MANUFACTURING WARRANTY For information on your warranty and online warranty registration please visit sheldonmanufacturing com warranty ENGINEERING...

Page 7: ...ube racks or plate clamps are required to secure samples to the shaking platform Clamps and racks must be purchased separately The manufacturer offers for sale several types of shaker accessories comp...

Page 8: ...hamber through the lid space Select thermocouples suitable for the application temperature you will be calibrating at Why Probes Reference readings taken outside the chamber using wire temperature pro...

Page 9: ...e carrier s procedure for claiming damage or loss 1 Carefully inspect the shipping carton for damage 2 Report any damage to the carrier service that delivered the unit 3 If the carton is not damaged o...

Page 10: ...10 P a g e SSI3 SSI3 2 RECEIVING ORIENTATION IMAGES Control Panel Shaking Platform Incubation Chamber Chamber Lid Leveling Foot...

Page 11: ...11 P a g e RECEIVING Back of Units Power Cord Inlet with Fuse Holder Vent 2nd Fuse Holder SSI3 2 Only...

Page 12: ...del number serial number and part number below for future reference Tech Support needs this information to provide accurate help during support calls and emails The data plate is located on the lower...

Page 13: ...re met page 14 Unit dimensions may be found on page 47 Check that a suitable electrical outlet and power supply is present page 15 Install the incubator in a suitable workspace location Review the lif...

Page 14: ...rmance These include Proximity to ovens autoclaves and any device that produces significant radiant heat Heating and cooling vents or other sources of fast moving air currents High traffic areas Direc...

Page 15: ...breaker for 220 240V units is 20 amps The wall power source must conform to all national and local electrical codes Power Cords The unit must be positioned so that all end users can quickly unplug th...

Page 16: ...and trays and lock the door in the closed position during transfers to prevent shifting and damage REMOVING FROM THE PALLET The unit comes secured to a shipping pallet with hex bolts inserted through...

Page 17: ...manufacturer recommends the use of distilled water in the resistance range of 50K Ohm cm to 1M Ohm cm or a conductivity range of 20 0 uS cm to 1 0 uS cm for cleaning applications INSTALLATION CLEANIN...

Page 18: ...18 P a g e INSTALLATION...

Page 19: ...tion AC Power Rep re le courant alternatif I ON O OFF I indique que l interrupteur est en position marche O indique que le commutateur est en position d arr t Timer Minuteur Orbital Shaking Platform P...

Page 20: ...SYMBOLS Symbol Definition Protective earth ground Terre lectrique Potential Shock Hazard Risque de choc lectrique Recycle the unit Do not dispose of in a landfill Recycler l unit Ne jetez pas dans un...

Page 21: ...y and Controls Shows the current chamber temperature The Up and Down arrow buttons are used to access the Temperature Setpoint SP or Calibration Offset C O display modes and input the temperature setp...

Page 22: ...rature Alarm OTP A red light illuminates and an audible alarm sounds when the current chamber temperature exceeds the Over Temperature Limit heating cutoff point Push the MUTE button to mute the audib...

Page 23: ...and maintains a user selected target setpoint in the incubation chamber The incubator senses the chamber air temperature using a solid state probe mounted on the chamber interior wall When the incuba...

Page 24: ...e doing so as long as the chamber temperature remains above the OTL setting This helps safeguard the unit by preventing runaway heating in the event of electronics failures or a sudden external heat s...

Page 25: ...all flask clamps or other required accessories Perform the Install Shaker Accessories procedure on page 32 Samples must be secured to the shaking platform using clamps racks or other accessories 2 Plu...

Page 26: ...for your application Perform the Set the Shaker Speed procedure on page 34 7 Set the Over Temperature heating cut off limit Perform the Set the Over Temperature Limit procedure on page 35 The incubato...

Page 27: ...ghts come from the factory positioned for light agitation Platform Load Capacity Counterweights must be added to ensure the platform is properly balanced for sample loads greater than 5 pounds Always...

Page 28: ...es pivoter la plateforme d agitation Les doigts peuvent se pincer entre la plateforme d agitation et le plancher de la chambre m tallique 3 Manually rotate the shaking platform until the shaker arm an...

Page 29: ...the total platform load adjust the number of counterweights according to the chart below Failure to correctly balance the platform load may lead to excessive vibration Total Platform Load Number of Co...

Page 30: ...oad Capacity Continued Adjust Platform Agitation 6 Reposition the counterweights and shaker arm to adjust the platform agitation intensity See the diagrams below Continued next page Light Agitation Or...

Page 31: ...form Load Capacity Continued 7 Reattach the wingnuts to the shaker arm and counterweights Do not tighten more than finger tight 8 Place the sample tray back in the chamber 9 Close the latches securing...

Page 32: ...not load samples at this time Sample Flask Clamp Layout 1 Place clamps on the platform in your desired configuration 2 Insert the included screws through the hole in the bottom of the clamp and into...

Page 33: ...The display will briefly flash the letters SP then show the flashing adjustable temperature setpoint Note The display will automatically exit the adjustment mode after 5 seconds of inactivity with th...

Page 34: ...e display will briefly flash the letters SP then show the flashing adjustable RPM setpoint Note The display will automatically exit the adjustment mode after 5 seconds of inactivity with the last show...

Page 35: ...r cold that may be adversely impacting the unit temperature stability If you find no sources of external or internal temperature fluctuations contact Tech Support or your distributor for assistance En...

Page 36: ...ivity with the last shown timer value saved Timer Adjustment Mode Initial Timer Value 3 Program the new Timer value Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to program the desired number of minutes up to a m...

Page 37: ...ability Verify that sample containers are properly secured with shaker clamps or racks Samples should be placed at least 1 inch 25 mm away from the chamber walls o Proper spacing allows for maximum ai...

Page 38: ...n small increments If the relative humidity in the incubation chamber is already near the dew point barometric fluctuations may push it across the dew point threshold Note Thin air at higher altitudes...

Page 39: ...orine based bleaches or abrasives these will damage the chamber liner Warning Exercise caution if cleaning the unit with alcohol or flammable cleaners Always allow the unit to cool down to room temper...

Page 40: ...horoughly disinfect the corners Exercise care to avoid damaging the sensor probes Gas concentrations from evaporating disinfecting agents can inhibit growth or cause metabolic symptoms in microbiologi...

Page 41: ...If the incubator fails to operate as specified please contact your distributor or Technical Support for assistance STORING THE INCUBATOR Perform the following steps if the incubator will be out of use...

Page 42: ...tory compliance schedule Always calibrate to the standards and use the calibration setup required by your industry requirements or laboratory protocol Suggested Calibration Setup Heat resistant non st...

Page 43: ...n Procedure 1 Once the unit temperature has stabilized compare the reference device and incubator temperature display readings If the readings are the same or the difference between the two falls with...

Page 44: ...ved 4 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to adjust the current display temperature value until it matches the reference device temperature reading Reference Device 5 After matching the display to the r...

Page 45: ...ubator is now calibrated for temperature Or See the next step if the readings fail to match or fall outside of your protocol range Reference Device 8 If the difference still falls outside the acceptab...

Page 46: ...46 P a g e MAINTENANCE...

Page 47: ...height width and depth of the inner chamber All indications are average values typical for units produced in the series We reserve the right to alter technical specifications at all times WEIGHT Mode...

Page 48: ...C 0 5 C 30 C 0 1 C 30 C SSI3 2 Ambient 8 C to 60 C 0 5 C 30 C 0 1 C 30 C SHAKING PLATFORM Model RPM Range RPM Accuracy Max Shaker Load SSI3 30 400 4 RPM 22 0 lb 10 0 kg SSI3 2 30 400 4 RPM 22 0 lb 10...

Page 49: ...Requires 2 fuses 3300515 Counterweight Individual 1 5460662 Ordering Accessories and replacement parts can be ordered online at parts sheldonmfg com If the required item is not listed online or if yo...

Page 50: ...k Holder 9530528 50 ml Flask Holder 9530529 125 ml Flask Holder 9530530 250 ml Flask Holder 9530531 500 ml Flask Holder 9530526 1000 ml Flask Holder 9530532 2000 ml Flask Holder 9530551 2800 ml Flask...

Page 51: ...1178 18 20 ml Test Tube Shaker Rack 60 tubes 9751179 22 25 ml Test Tube Shaker Rack 36 tubes 9751180 50 ml Test Tube Shaker Rack 29 tubes 9751181 Microtiter Plate Holder 96 Well 9900556 Flask Holder B...

Page 52: ...P O Box 627 Cornelius OR 97113 USA support sheldonmfg com sheldonmanufacturing com 1 800 322 4897 503 640 3000 FAX 503 640 1366...

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