Ratek OM8 Orbital Shaker – User Manual
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Storing & Relocating The Orbital Shaker
The Orbital Shaker should be stored out of direct sunlight at an ambient temperature below 30° Celsius in a clean and dry
location which meets the environmental conditions required as detailed in the technical specifications of this User Manual.
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Switch the power to “Off” (element 1 in Figure 1)
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Unplug the equipment from the mains power supply outlet.
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Ensure the Orbital Shaker is clean and dry. If required, clean it according to the section of this User Manual titled “Routine
Cleaning & Maintenance”.
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Relocate it to an appropriate storage location. Ensure the Orbital Shaker is stored in a clean and dry location away from
potential damage by accidental knocks and bumps.
Optional Accessories
The OM8 platform has a Nitrile rubber mat supplied as standard and will be sufficient to hold most flasks and containers at low
speeds.
For higher speeds a suitable retaining system would be required. The following optional clips and racks are available from your
Ratek dealer.
RR25 Universal Rack
This rack consists of slotted channels attached to the mixers platform, and 6 stainless steel rubber covered bars. The bars
can be moved horizontally enabling flasks, test tube racks and most other types of containers to be secured to the platform.
TCT25 Tulip Clip Tray
This tray is suitable for holding tulip clips dedicated to conical flasks. Tulip clips are available to suit flasks from 25ml to
2000ml.
The tray consists of a stainless steel platform with 4mm threaded inserts, and is made to fit within the OM8 platform.
The following Tulip clips are available:
TC25
to suit 25ml flasks
TC500
to suit 500ml flasks
TC50
to suit 50ml flasks
TC1000
to suit 1000ml flasks
TC100
to suit 100ml flasks
TC2000
to suit 2000ml flasks
TC250
to suit 250ml flasks
To avoid damage to the Tulip clips, care should be taken to use the correct size clip for the flask to be shaken (eg: TC500 for
500ml conical flask). Continual over bending of the spring sides to accommodate incorrect flask sizes will cause them to
fracture.
Routine Cleaning And Maintenance
To maintain the Orbital Shaker in good, safe working order and ensure maximum product lifespan, regular cleaning and general maintenance is
required. The Orbital Shaker should be cleaned at least once every month for a unit being used on a daily basis, for infrequently used Orbital Shakers
a cleaning frequency of once every 3 months is recommended. On each occasion, the general maintenance routine should be employed following
cleaning.
