BrandTech Scientific BOCHEM B11115 User manual

Operating Manual for
SUPPORT JACKS

Support Jack Operating Manual
1. OPERATING/ SAFETY LIMITS
• Operators using support jacks should use caution and follow all appropriate
laboratory safety guidelines during operation, including wearing proper protective
clothing, goggles, and gloves. Additionally, all safety precautions for apparatus,
vessels, and reagents to be placed on support jacks should be followed.
• Never exceed the maximum load capacity of the support jack. Please refer to the
chart in "Ordering Information" for the maximum capacity of your support jack or
call BrandTech®Scientific Customer Service at 888-522-2726.
• Jacks must be placed on a level, stable surface capable of safely supporting the
combined mass of the jack and its load before use.
• Always raise or lower support jack deck to desired height prior to placing a load on
the support jack. Loads that are on the support jack while it is moving can become
unstable and cause severe injury.
• Loads should be placed squarely in the center of the support jack's deck. Improperly
placed loads can become unstable and cause severe injury.
• Operators should never force the lift mechanism or place hands, other body parts, or
anything else inside the lift mechanism of the support jacks.
• Never stand on support jacks.
• Never attempt to operate support jack after disassembling it.
• The area of the base of any apparatus placed on the support jack should be no larger
than the area of the deck.
• Never expose support jacks to operating temperatures greater than 130º C.
• Use care with Maxi-Lift jacks to ensure stability of base and load when elevated.
• Confirm chemical compatibility of the materials of construction of the support jack
with anticipated exposure prior to use.

Support Jack Operating Manual
2. APPLICATION
These adjustable lab supports are designed for leveling scientific apparatus. Stainless
steel support jacks are resistant to sanitizing agents, are autoclavable, and may be
used in corrosive environments, including fume hoods and solution-baths. Jacks with
anodized aluminum or epoxy-coated aluminum deck and base have different chemical
compatibilities, and should be used only in appropriate environments. Please follow
the operating instructions for safe use.
3. COMPONENTS
deck
base
lift mechanism
lift screw
hand
wheel
ratchet wrench

Support Jack Operating Manual
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 Raising the Deck
a) Place support jack on a level, sturdy surface.
b) Turn handwheel clockwise until deck is at desired height.
c) Place load on deck while following all applicable safety precautions.
4.2 Lowering the Deck
a) Remove any items that may be on deck or between deck and baseplate
while following all approprate safety precautions.
b) Turn handwheel counter-clockwise until deck is at desired height or
completely lowered.
For larger decks using the ratchet wrench, see special instructions in section
5 of this manual.

Support Jack Operating Manual
5. OPERATION OF SUPPORT JACK RATCHET WRENCH
Note: The support jack ratchet wrench may only be used with support jacks measuring
30 x 30 cm (BrandTech®Cat. Nos. B11180, B11081 and B11080) or
40 x 40 cm (BrandTech®Cat. Nos. B11190, B11091 and B11090).
5.1 Raising the Deck
a) Following all pertinent safety precautions, place entire support jack on level,
sturdy surface.
b) Flip the lever on the ratchet wrench to the right.
c) Slide the ratchet wrench over the metal lift screw protruding from the
support jack hand wheel, and turn hand wheel clockwise until the deck
is at desired height.
d) Place load on deck while following all applicable safety precautions.
5.2 Lowering the Deck
a) Remove any items that may be on deck or between deck and baseplate while
following all appropriate safety precautions.
b) Flip the lever on the ratchet wrench to the left.
c) Slide the ratchet wrench over the metal lift screw protruding from the
support jack hand wheel, and turn hand wheel counterclockwise until the
deck is at desired height or is completely lowered.

Support Jack Operating Manual
* For more information on Mucasol®lab detergent, contact BrandTech®Scientific at 888-522-2726.
6. MAINTENANCE
Stainless steel support jacks are constructed from Type 304 stainless steel and POM for
long life, even in corrosive environments. Handwheels are made from PF31 phenolic.
Anodized aluminum support jacks (blue models) feature the same 304 stainless
steel/POM lift mechanism as the stainless steel jacks, but feature decks and bases
constructed of anodized aluminum for economy or different chemical compatibility.
Epoxy-coated aluminum support jacks (green models) feature the same 304 stainless
steel/POM lift mechanism as the stainless steel jacks, but feature decks and bases
constructed of epoxy powder-coated aluminum for economy or different chemical
compatibility.
To ensure optimal performance from your support jack, please adhere to the following
guidelines.
• Clean support jacks as necessary with a mixture of warm water and any standard
household or laboratory stainless steel cleanser, such as Mucasol®lab detergent*.
Support jacks should be cleaned prior to autoclaving. After cleaning or autoclaving,
always apply a light coat of any standard household lubricant to the lift-screw.
• Always wipe off any chemicals spilled on support jacks as quickly as possible.
• Never clean your support jack with an iron brush, steel wool, or pad. This can
damage the surface, and increase risk of corrosion.
• Avoid exposure of your support jack to chemicals incompatible with the materials
of construction. Clean promptly after any exposure to incompatible chemicals to
minimize damage.
• Because the rollers are manufactured from POM, immediately clean up any spills of
reagents that may react adversely with POM.

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7. ORDERING INFORMATION
These products may be ordered from leading laboratory suppliers by requesting the
BrandTech®catalog number.
STAINLESS STEEL
Size Plate,
L x W, cm
Min. Ht
cm
Max. Ht
cm
Max. Static Load
kg Cat. No.
10 x 10 5.5 12 10 B11115
16 x 13 6.0 27.5 30 B11120
20 x 20 6.0 27.5 30 B11130
24 x 24 6.0 27.5 30 B11140
30 x 30 9.0 47 60 B11180
40 x 40 9.0 47 60 B11190
MAXI-LIFT STAINLESS STEEL
16 x 13 7.5 40 30 B11122
20 x 20 7.5 40 30 B11132

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ANODIZED ALUMINUM
Size Plate,
L x W, cm
Min. Ht
cm
Max. Ht
cm
Max. Static Load
kg Cat. No.
10 x 10 5.5 12 10 B11016
16 x 13 6.0 27.5 30 B11021
20 x 20 6.0 27.5 30 B11031
24 x 24 6.0 27.5 30 B11041
30 x 30 9.0 47 60 B11081
40 x 40 9.0 47 60 B11091
EPOXY POWDER COATED ALUMINUM
10 x 10 5.5 12 10 B11015
16 x 13 6.0 27.5 30 B11020
20 x 20 6.0 27.5 30 B11030
24 x 24 6.0 27.5 30 B11040
30 x 30 9.0 47 60 B11080
40 x 40 9.0 47 60 B11090
Replacement ratchet wrench for 30 cm x 30 cm and 40 cm x 40 cm support jacks B11088