Thermo Scientific Forma 416, Operating And Maintenance Manual

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1-2 Orbital Shakers Thermo Scientific
Section 1
Installation and Start-Up
Removing Shipping
Bracket
Install the shaker on a sturdy table or bench. The support structure must
be able to accommodate both the weight and operating motion of the
shaker. The shaker can also be placed under a bench or in a “knee well.”
Note If your platform is already installed, skip this section and continue
to next section. s
Caution
Remove the shipping bracket and install the shaker platform
before plugging in or attempting to operate the unit. ▲
After removing the orbital mechanism
shipping bracket and installing the
platform, remove this protective decal from
the control panel to begin shaker operation.
Figure 1-3. Orbital Mechanism Shipping Bracket
To protect the shaker’s orbital mechanism during shipment, a sheet metal
shipping bracket is installed and must be removed before the unit can be
operated. Using a 7/16” and 9/16” hex wrench, remove the three 1/4”
and the single 3/8” screws. Retain this hardware for future shipping.
Location
Install the Platform