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MaxQ 4000 Incubated and
Refrigerated Shakers

Models SHKE4000 and SHKA4000

Operating Manual and Parts List 057-287-00 (7004342) Rev. 16

Summary of Contents for MaxQ 4320

Page 1: ...it us online to register your warranty www thermoscientific com labwarranty User Manual MaxQ 4000 Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Models SHKE4000 and SHKA4000 Operating Manual and Parts List 057 287 00 7004342 Rev 16 ...

Page 2: ... 14 Removed CE reference from pg 2 5 ccs 10 31164 OS 775 7 9 14 Added care and cleaning of acrylic lid to Section 3 ccs 9 30954 4 10 14 Updated Setting TImer for Continuous Shaking Step 3 pg 5 6 ccs Preface Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers i Models covered in this manual Model number Voltage SHKA4000 4320 120V SHKA4000 1CE 4321 220 240V SHKA4000 5 4322 120V SHKA4000 6CE 4323 220 240V SHKA4000 7 ...

Page 3: ...nd poor equipment performance s Caution All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel s Material in this manual is for information purposes only The contents and the product it describes are subject to change without notice Thermo Fisher Scientific makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual In no event shall Thermo be held liable ...

Page 4: ...ury Hot surface s present which may cause burns to unprotected skin or to materials which may be damaged by elevated temperatures WEEE Compliance Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with companies for recycling disposal in each EU Member State For further information send an email to weee recycle thermofisher com 4 Always use the proper protective equipment clothing gloves goggles etc 4 Always...

Page 5: ...ds for spare or replacement parts or provide you with on site service We can also provide you with a quotation on our Extended Warranty for your Thermo Scientific products Whatever Thermo Scientific products you need or use we will be happy to discuss your applications If you are experiencing technical problems working together we will help you locate the problem and chances are correct it yoursel...

Page 6: ...k Clamp Installation 4 3 Operation 5 1 A Class 5 1 Temp Controller Setting Temperature 5 2 Temperature Calibration 5 3 E Class 5 4 Temperature Calibration 5 5 AC Power Loss 5 5 Setting Operating Temperature 5 5 Setting Timer for Continuous Shaking 5 6 Setting Timer for Timed Shaking 5 6 RS232 Communication Configuration 5 7 RS232 Interface Port 5 7 Setting High Limit Control 5 8 Optional Refrigera...

Page 7: ...ntenance 6 1 Gas Springs 6 1 Platform Mounting Plate 6 1 Platform Maintenance 6 2 For A Class Series Only 6 3 Care and Cleaning of Acrylic Lid 6 3 Troubleshooting 7 1 Replacement Parts 8 1 Ordering Procedures 8 3 Table of Contents Section 6 Section 8 Section 7 ...

Page 8: ...ded electrical outlet of correct voltage and current handling capacity 2 Disconnect from the power supply prior to maintenance and servicing To avoid personal injury 1 Do not use in the presence of flammable or combustible materials fire or explosion may result This device contains components which may ignite such materials Not rated for use in hazardous atmospheres 2 Wear appropriate eye and hand...

Page 9: ...at are shipped with the equipment or are specified for it Substituting other attachments or accessories can produce hazards or make the unit inoperative 9 Perform regular maintenance service as specified in this manual and keep unit in good repair Do not operate with known defects 10 Do not use the shaker to mix flammable materials or where the transfer of mechanical energy to glass could cause gl...

Page 10: ... cm 22 5 57 2 cm 22 5 57 2 cm 22 5 57 2 cm Height 22 55 9 cm 22 55 9 cm 22 55 9 cm 22 55 9 cm Electrical Standard Temperature Voltage AC 120 220 240 120 220 240 Amperage 5 0 3 0 5 0 2 5 Wattage 625 725 625 625 Frequency 60 50 60 60 50 60 High Temperature Voltage AC 120 220 240 120 220 240 Amperage 9 0 5 0 9 0 4 5 Wattage 1100 1200 1100 1100 Frequency 50 60 50 60 50 60 50 60 Refrigerated Voltage AC...

Page 11: ...d simultaneously 3 charac ters height 1 2 inch 1 27 cm Mutable Alarms None None Audible portion of the alarm can be silenced for a period of 1 hour without deactivating the actual alarm condition by depressing any key Audible portion of the alarm can be silenced for a period of 1 hour without deactivating the actual alarm condition by depressing any key Motor Permanent Magnet DC Permanent Magnet D...

Page 12: ...hut off None None When speed deviates 10 of set point unit will shut down immedi ately When speed deviates 10 of set point unit will shut down immedi ately Timer None None Beeps twice when time has expired Shaking motion stops Beeps twice when time has expired Shaking motion stops Unbalanced Load None None If the unit is running in an unbalanced con dition an alarm will sound and the shaker will s...

Page 13: ...s on a keypad in 1 rpm increments Refrigerated units feature environmentally safe CFC free insulation and coolant Flashing display indicates power interruption Pressing any key will clear display Non volatile memory maintains speed and time set points in the event of a power interruption Speed and time set points are automatically reactivated after power is restored Temperature range and accuracy ...

Page 14: ...ad capacity at safe speeds less than 400 rpm for A Class shakers and less than 500 rpm for E Class shakers Environmental Operating Conditions Pollution Degree 2 Installation Category II Altitude 2000 meters MSL Mean Sea Level Relative Humidity 20 to 80 maximum non condensing Electrical Supply 120 VAC or 240 VAC Voltage Tolerance 10 of normal rated line Temperature 15 C to 32 C Product Usage Indoor...

Page 15: ...f a leak in the sealed system is detected the operator shall repair without undue delay The following model is designed for use with the following amounts of flu orinated greenhouse gases Declaration of Conformity Copies of the Declaration of Conformity are available upon request 2 6 Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Thermo Scientific Section 2 General Specifications Model Refrigerant Amount kg G...

Page 16: ...in temperature 3 Temperature High Limit Light Illuminates when high limit thermostat is controlling chamber temperature 4 Speed Control Sets platform rotation speed 5 Power Switch Turns power on and off to shaker 6 Speed Tachometer Analog display of platform rotation speed 7 Time r Allows user to choose either continuous or timed operation A Class Control Panel Features Figure 3 1 A Class Control ...

Page 17: ...actual speed 6 Set RPM Light Illuminates when speed is being set 7 Stop Switch Stops platform rotation 8 Start Switch Starts platform rotation 9 Power Switch Turns power on and off to shaker 10 Up Arrow key Increases shaking time 11 Down Arrow key Decreases shaking time 12 Time r Display 3 digit LED indicates time remaining or elapsed time 13 Set Time Illuminates when time is being set 14 Timer El...

Page 18: ...icates chamber temperature 20 Up Arrow Key Increases temperature 21 Down Arrow Key Decreases temperature 22 High Limit Light Indicates high limit control has been activated 23 Water Light This display has no function on this unit 24 Heat On Light Indicates heaters are energized 25 Set Temp Light Indicates temperature can be set 26 Heat On Switch Turns on heat 27 Heat Off Switch Turns off heat E Cl...

Page 19: ...r damage Call for a damage inspection promptly Use the packing list below when unpacking to verify that the complete unit has been received Do not discard packing materials until all is accounted for The following items are included in the shipment Inspection Tag 528 028 00 Mounting Plate Mat 790 316 13 Thumbscrew Knob 4 562 184 10 Male Connector E class only 420 359 00 If any items are missing co...

Page 20: ...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 Warning Do not operate shaker with a damaged electrical cord s 1 Select the appropriate platform for the vessels to be shaken A wide variety ...

Page 21: ...ion securing it to the wider bottom of the clamp The spring will hold the neck of the flask securely in place and provide security during shaking 2 Make sure all vessels are securely clamped before turning on unit Wherever possible vessels should contain a stopper to prevent hazardous substances being thrown out during the mixing action Warning Do not operate the shaker at speeds that will cause t...

Page 22: ...rotate the knob on the solid state speed control clockwise to increase speed and counterclockwise to decrease speed The markings on the outside of the dial are for reference purposes only 2 The speed control tachometer provides an analog readout of the actual platform rotation speed up to a maximum of 400 rpm Time r 1 From the 12 o clock off position rotate timer knob counterclockwise to the ON po...

Page 23: ...hen the chamber heaters are receiving power The lamp will normally flash when the chamber temperature is at set point 3 SET POINT ADJUSTMENTS The temperature controller normally displays the chamber temperature To view or change the temperature set point proceed as follows a Press and hold the star key and use either the up or down arrow key to adjust the set point to the desired temperature Relea...

Page 24: ...ntil the display indicates Zero The display should now alternate between Zero and a numerical value 7 Using the examples shown in the table at right and the thermometer value obtained in Step 5 above enter the correct Zero value into the controller by pressing the star key and using the up or down arrow key If there is already a Zero value present then add the new value to the one already present ...

Page 25: ... shaking SET RPM light will illuminate Note Speed can be changed without pressing the start or stop switches Simply press the appropriate up or down key until desired rpm is reached An audible tone will sound before the display lights Calibrating Shaking Speed 1 Choose a speed for which calibration is desired by using the shaker s up or down arrow keys 2 Measure current shaker speed by using a dig...

Page 26: ...esume operation at the speed and timer settings that were entered at the time that AC power failed 1 Fill a 250 ml Erlenmeyer flask with approximately 100 ml of water and position it at the approximate geometric center of the shaking platform 2 Install a thermocouple inside the flask with the thermocouple junction in direct contact with the water 3 Adjust the safety thermostat to its maximum clock...

Page 27: ...te to 999 minutes depending on which timing mode is chosen SET TIME light will illuminate 4 Press START to begin timed shaking countdown will begin from time set TIMER and MINUTES or HOURS lights will illuminate and timer will count down from time selected An audible alarm will sound at the end of the timing cycle and platform rotation will cease 1 Press TIMER ELAPSED membrane switch until ELAPSED...

Page 28: ... Accessories Communications HyperTerminal 3 In the Connection Description box enter the name Max Q Shaker and choose an icon and click OK 4 In the Connect To box verify that COM1 is selected under Connect Using Click OK 5 In the COM1 Properties box Port Settings folder select the following options Bits per second 19200 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None After verifying the above...

Page 29: ... panel 1 Make appropriate power connection 2 Turn power switch ON 3 Rotate high limit control fully clockwise 4 Set chamber temperature 5 Allow sufficient time for chamber temperature to stabilize before setting the high limit control 6 Rotate high limit control slowly counterclockwise until set point is reached For A Class shakers high limit light will illuminate when set point is reached Rotate ...

Page 30: ...tion system 1 Turn ON refrigeration switch located to the left of the defrost timer on the right rear of the shaker cabinet 2 Rotate low limit control fully counterclockwise 3 Set chamber temperature 4 Allow sufficient time for chamber temperature to stabilize before setting the low limit control 5 Rotate low limit control slowly clockwise When the set point is reached low limit status lamp will i...

Page 31: ... the compressor becomes activated This is a safety feature to prevent damage to the compressor in the case of quickly switching the refrigeration switch off and on again Because the compressor does not turn on immediately after switching the refrigeration switch to on please note THIS IS NORMAL The defrost timer will begin initiation This may turn the fans off for several minutes until it complete...

Page 32: ...green power status lamp is lit 3 Defrost Status Lamp Defrost Cooling coil is being defrosted whenever yellow defrost status lamp is ON Hot gas is being bypassed through the iced coil When ice on the coil has melted defrost cycle ends automatically 4 Fan Delay Status Lamp Fans During defrost timer power up and after defrost cycle the circulating fan is locked off for a 1 minute delay Green fan stat...

Page 33: ...the unit s The gas springs should be checked periodically and ideally every six months The opening force as measured from the front lip from a closed position should be below 100 N 22 5 lbf maximum If the force is above this value the gas springs should be replaced If a force measurement is not possible the gas springs should be replaced every two years 1 Remove the platform by loosening the 4 thu...

Page 34: ...ure at 50 100 RPM until all 9 screws are securely tightened Suggested with every 3 months of constant use Caution Any internal adjustments or repairs must be performed by a qualified service representative s Remove the platform by loosening 4 thumbscrews in the platform center Remove the sheet metal panel 9 screws under the platform to expose the belt and interior parts Inspect the drive belt for ...

Page 35: ...rdance with manufacturer s recommendations Caution Do not use window cleaning sprays kitchen scouring compounds or solvents such as acetone gasoline benzene alcohol carbon tetrachloride or lacquer thinner These can scratch the sheet s surface and or weaken the sheet causing small surface cracks called crazing s Dusting Remove dust with a soft damp cloth or chamois Avoid dry or gritty cloths as the...

Page 36: ...d 40 LR Carbon Tetrachloride LR Nitric Acid Conc N Chloroform N Oleic Acid R Chromic Acid LR Olive Oil R Citric Acid 10 R Phenol Solution 5 N Cottonseed Oil Edible R Soap Solution Mild dish soap R Detergent Solution Heavy Duty R Sodium Carbonate 2 R Diesel Oil R Sodium Carbonate 20 R Diethyl Ether N Sodium Chloride 10 R Dimethyl Formamide N Sodium Hydroxide 1 R Dioctyl Phthalate N Sodium Hydroxide...

Page 37: ...hing lights on control panel Press any switch on control panel E Class check if elapsed timer is flashing Reset timer A Class check if timer is in off position Set timer for continuous or timed operation A Class check if power switch is functioning Replace if defective Platform doesn t rotate or has erratic speed Check for power to motor Replace motor if defective Check drive belt Replace if worn ...

Page 38: ...er 0 5 Amp 330 138 00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Circuit Breaker 10 Amp 120V 330 119 00 SHKA4000 1CE SHKE4000 1CE SHKE4000 6CE Circuit Breaker 5 Amp 240V 330 118 00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Disc Thermostat 330 397 00 SHKE4000 SHKE4000 1CE SHKE4000 5 SHKE4000 6CE Display time speed temp bd 019 536 00 ALL SHKE4000 UNITS Drive belt 150 288 00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Drive belt 150 318 00 ALL UNITS Drive Crank 803 632 0...

Page 39: ...019 534 00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Red Lens 360 234 00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Round Power Switch 440 396 00 ALL UNITS Rubber Foot 790 423 00 ALL UNITS Shaker Mechanism 019 445 00 ALL UNITS Solid State Relay 400 233 00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS 240 VOLT Speed Control 240V 229 419 00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Speed Control 120V 227 598 00 ALL UNITS SPST Switch 440 080 00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Tach PCB 228 612 00 ALL SHKA4000...

Page 40: ...it or can be obtained promptly from the factory When service or replacement parts are needed check first with your dealer If the dealer cannot handle your request then contact our Technical Services Department Prior to returning any materials contact our Technical Services Department for a Return Materials Authorization number RMA Material returned without an RMA number will be refused Incubated a...

Page 41: ...ass filters light bulbs and lid gaskets are excluded from this warranty Extended warranties are dependent on the units being maintained regularly as stated in the operation and service manuals Replacement or repair of components parts or equipment under this warranty shall not exceed the warranty to either the equip ment or to the component part beyond the original warranty period The Technical Se...

Page 42: ...dable items i e glass filters light bulbs and lid gaskets are excluded from this warranty Extended warranties are dependent on the units being maintained regularly as stated in the operation and service manuals Replacement or repair of components parts or equipment under this warranty shall not exceed the warranty to either the equip ment or to the component part beyond the original warranty perio...

Page 43: ...termination and direction prior to performance of any repairs Expendable items i e glass filters light bulbs and lid gaskets are excluded from this warranty Extended warranties are dependent on the units being maintained regularly as stated in the operation and service manuals Replacement or repair of component parts or equipment under this warranty shall not exceed the warranty to either the equi...

Page 44: ... determination and direction prior to performance of any repairs Expendable items i e glass filters light bulbs and lid gaskets are excluded from this warranty Extended warranties are dependent on the units being maintained regularly as stated in the operation and service manuals Replacement or repair of component parts or equipment under this warranty shall not exceed the warranty to either the e...

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