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MaxQ 3000 Shaker
Thermo Scientific
Section 3
Unpacking and Installation
Electrical
Requirements
SHKA3000, SHKE3000, and SHKE3000CO2 require a 120VAC, 50/60
Hz power source. They are supplied with a 3-wire line cord and should be
plugged into an outlet designed for 3-prong plugs. If an extension cord is
used, it also should be the 3-wire grounded type. For an outlet designed to
accept 2-prong plugs (ungrounded), it is required that a qualified
electrician replace the outlet with a new, grounded type.
SHKA3000-1CE, SHKE3000-1CE, and SHKE3000CO2-1CE require a
240VAC, 50/60 Hz power source. Power cords are supplied.
If a plug must be installed, use only the 3-prong grounded type, rated for
the unit load requirements and matching the power outlet. Make sure the
green ground wire is secured to the plug ground terminal.
Warning
Do not operate shaker with a damaged electrical cord.
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To eliminate hazard of electrical shock, make sure floor around shaker is
dry. In the event of accidental spilling or splashing of liquids, clean up
and/or neutralize the spilled liquids before continuing.
Disconnect the shaker from the power source when not in use.
In order for this shaker to function safely, the feet must be adjusted before
use so that all four feet are in good contact with the floor, and reasonably
level.
It is very important that this unit have the feet adjusted in the position in
which it will be used, and if moved, must be re-adjusted in the new
location before use. This will help prevent the unit from ‘walking’ at
higher speeds and loads. To accomplish this, proceed as follows:
1. Using a level, set all four feet to a height so that the unit is sitting level.
2. Tighten the jam nuts on the two rear feet to the bottom of the cabinet.
This will lock the rear feet.
Warning
A shaker with poorly adjusted feet will be unstable and possibly
dangerous.
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3. Check the unit for rocking. Run the unit slowly. If it rocks, one of the
front feet is not in full contact with the floor. Using a 3/4” (1.9 cm)
open end wrench, adjust the non-contacting front foot downward so
that it makes good contact with the floor. This can be easily
accomplished with the unit slowly running, since the foot being
adjusted is intermittently off the floor.
Adjusting Shaker Feet
