MaxQ 3000 Shaker
3-3
Thermo Scientific
Section 3
Unpacking and Installation
4. Add load and speed. If unit continues to rock, continue to adjust the
non-contacting foot downward until it makes good contact with the
floor. At this point, friction with the floor will make the foot hard to
turn and the unit will be standing with equal load on all four feet.
5. After the adjusting process is complete, tighten the remaining jam nuts
on the front feet against the cabinet.
Each flask clamp contains a support spring located at the narrow top of
the clamp.
Depending on the size of the clamp, the clamp base may contain one or
several screws necessary to secure the clamp to the platform. All screws
provided with the clamp must be properly attached to the platform.
1. Carefully place the desired vessel in the clamp by first pulling the
clamp spring far enough apart to enable the flask base to be positioned
inside the clamp. Gently slide the flask into its proper position,
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 the contents
of vessels to be thrown out.
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1. Select the appropriate platform for the vessels to be shaken. A wide
variety of platforms and accessories are available:
• Dedicated platforms have the maximum number of flask clamps
attached for safe operation.
• Combination platforms allow the user to shake a wide variety of
different sized vessels on the same platform.
2. Carefully position the platform horizontally over the shaker’s
mounting plate, aligning the 4 mounting holes.
3. Tighten the 4 flat head knobs to secure platform.
Caution
Do not operate shaker with an unbalanced load. Load platforms
for optimum stability and operation. Do not lift shaker by the platform.
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Flask Clamp
Installation
Platform Installation
Adjusting Shaker Feet
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