Brunswick I-26 User manual

I-26/26R
Large Stackable
Incubator Shakers
MANUAL NO: M1324-0050
Revision B
March 15, 2006
NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC CO., INC.
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CAUTION!
This equipment must be operated as described in this manual.
If operational guidelines are not followed, equipment damage and
personal injury can occur.
Please read the entire User’s Guide before attempting to use this unit.
Do not use this equipment in a hazardous atmosphere or with
hazardous materials for which the equipment was not designed.
New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. (NBS) is not responsible for any
damage to this equipment that may result from the use of an
accessory not manufactured by NBS.

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Copyright Notice
New Brunswick Scientific Company, Inc.
Box 4005 44 Talmadge Road
Edison, New Jersey 08818-4005
©Copyright 2006 New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission from
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New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. reserves the right to change
information in this document without notice. Updates to information in this
document reflect our commitment to continuing product development and
improvement.
Manual Conventions
NOTE: Notes contain essential information that deserves
special attention.
CAUTION!
CAUTION messages appear before procedures
which, if caution is not observed, could result in
damage to the equipment.
WARNING! WARNING messages alert you to specific
procedures or practices which, if not followed
correctly, could result in serious personal injury.
Bold Text in bold face type emphasizes key words or
phrases.
CRUSH WARNING!
Crush Warning messages alert you to specific
procedures or practices regarding heavy objects
which, if not followed correctly, could result in
serious personal injury.

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Every instrument manufactured by
New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. is warranted
to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
This apparatus is warranted for 2 years’ material and labor
against faulty components and assembly. Our obligation
under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the
instrument or part thereof which shall, within 2 years after the date
of shipment, prove to be defective upon our examination. This
warranty does not extend to any NBS products which have
been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident or improper
installation or application; nor shall it extend to
products which have been repaired or altered
outside the New Brunswick Scientific
factory without prior authorization
from NBS.
W A R R A N T Y

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1OVERVIEW.....................................................................................................................................................9
1.1 FRONT VIEW ...........................................................................................................................................10
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................10
1.3 CERTIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................11
2INSPECTION, VERIFICATION & UNPACKING OF EQUIPMENT...................................................13
2.1 INSPECTION OF BOXES.............................................................................................................................13
2.2 PACKING LIST VERIFICATION..................................................................................................................13
2.3 UNPACKING OF EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................................13
3PREPARING THE LOCATION..................................................................................................................14
3.1 PHYSICAL LOCATION...............................................................................................................................14
3.2 ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................................14
3.3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................14
3.4 SPACE REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................................14
4INSTALLING THE I-26/26R.......................................................................................................................16
4.1 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................16
4.2 LEVELING A SINGLE SHAKER ..................................................................................................................16
4.3 ADDING A BASE ......................................................................................................................................17
4.4 PREPARING THE OPTIONAL BASE ............................................................................................................17
4.5 MOUNTING THE I-26/26R ON THE OPTIONAL BASE.................................................................................19
4.6 INSTALLING THE I-26/26R STACKING KIT...............................................................................................21
4.7 STACKING THE I-26/26R .........................................................................................................................22
4.8 STACKING A THIRD I-26/26R..................................................................................................................23
4.8.1 Load and Speed Graphs ....................................................................................................................23
5FEATURES....................................................................................................................................................25
5.1 KEYPAD ..................................................................................................................................................25
5.2 LED DISPLAY .........................................................................................................................................25
5.3 USER INTERFACE KEYS...........................................................................................................................26
5.4 STATUS INDICATORS ...............................................................................................................................26
5.5 FUNCTION INDICATORS ...........................................................................................................................27
6GETTING STARTED...................................................................................................................................28
6.1 PLATFORM ASSEMBLIES..........................................................................................................................28
6.2 INSTALLATION OF CLAMPS......................................................................................................................28
6.3 INSTALLING/SLIDING OUT PLATFORM .....................................................................................................29
6.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................................30
7OPERATION .................................................................................................................................................32
7.1 STARTING THE SHAKER...........................................................................................................................32
7.2 CONTINUOUS (UNLIMITED) RUN.............................................................................................................33
7.3 CHECKING ANY SETPOINT.......................................................................................................................33
7.4 TIMED FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................................................33
7.5 ALARM FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................................................34
7.6 TEMPERATURE SETPOINT ........................................................................................................................35
7.7 TEMPERATURE OFFSET CALIBRATION.....................................................................................................35
7.8 POWER FAILURE......................................................................................................................................36

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7.9 SPEED CALIBRATION...............................................................................................................................36
7.10 TILT SWITCH ...........................................................................................................................................37
8PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................38
8.1 CLEANING EXTERNAL SURFACES............................................................................................................38
8.2 FUSE REPLACEMENT ...............................................................................................................................38
8.3 BELT REPLACEMENT ...............................................................................................................................41
9SERVICE........................................................................................................................................................44
9.1 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................................44
9.2 REPLACEMENT PARTS .............................................................................................................................45
9.3 ACCESSORIES ..........................................................................................................................................46
9.3.1 Available Platforms...........................................................................................................................46
9.3.2 Flask Clamps for Universal Platforms..............................................................................................46
9.3.3 Replacement Clamp Hardware Kits..................................................................................................46
9.3.4 Carriers and Test Tubes ....................................................................................................................47
9.3.5 Optional Bases for I-26/26R..............................................................................................................47
9.3.6 Stacking Kit for I-26/26R...................................................................................................................48
9.3.7 Optional Handles...............................................................................................................................48
10 DRAWINGS...................................................................................................................................................49
10.1 CONTROL SCHEMATICS ...........................................................................................................................49
10.2 LIST OF DRAWINGS .................................................................................................................................53
11 INDEX.............................................................................................................................................................54

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The I-26/26R large stackable incubator shakers are large capacity orbital shakers that
utilize a triple eccentric counter-balanced drive mechanism. They provide horizontal
plane rotary motion in a 1-inch (2.54 cm) diameter circular orbit. A Proportional /
Integral (PI) microprocessor controller with instantaneous digital feedback controls the
speed over a range of 25-400 rpm.
The I-26 provides temperature control from 5°C above ambient to 60°C. The refrigerated
I-26R assures temperature control down to 15°C below ambient, with a minimum
setpoint of 4°C. Ambient temperature is measured one meter from the front of the unit.
The shakers may be operated either continuously or in a timed mode via a programmable
timer for shaking periods of 0.1 to 99.9 hours.
For safe operation, the I-26/26R models are designed with a safety switch that
automatically stops the shaker mechanism when the door is opened.
The I-26/26R is equipped with visual and audible alarms that alert the user to the
following conditions:
• The end of a timed run
• Deviations from speed setpoint
• Deviations from temperature setpoint
• Power failure
• Door open
• Unstable operating conditions (tilt switch—visual alarm only)
A wide variety of slide-out platforms can be used with the I-26/26R. Dedicated
platforms and universal platforms are available for a variety of flask sizes. Test tube
racks, microtiter plate holders, and test tube rack holders are also available (a universal
platform is needed for all test tube racks and holders). For further information on these
accessories, see Section 9.3.

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1.1 Front View
This drawing is for reference, to acquaint you with the user interface controls:
Figure 1: Front View
1.2 Specifications
These specifications assume a maximum load of 34 pounds (15.5 kg), including
platforms, clamps, glassware and contents.
I-26/26R Incubator Shaker
SHAKING
Speed
Control Accuracy
Indication
Stroke/Orbit
Single unit: 25-400 rpm
2 or 3 units stacked: 25-250 rpm
±1 rpm
3 Digit LED, in 1 rpm increments
1-inch (2.5 cm)
TEMPERATURE
I-26 Range
I-26R Range
Control Accuracy
Indication
Heaters
5°C above ambient temperature to 60°C
15°C below ambient (minimum 4°C) to 60°C
±0.1°C from 30-40 °C, ±0.5°C over the remaining range.
3 Digit LED, in 0.1°C increments
Long-life, low-watt density resistance-type heaters with high
temperature thermostats
ALARMS Visible and audible warning indication when speed deviates more
than 5 rpm or temperature more than 1°C from setpoints, and when
timer has expired. Audible alarm can be muted.
...continued...
ON/OFF
Switch
USER
INTERFACE
(display,
indicator
lights &
keypad)
NOTE:
Door is open PLATFORM RESTS
on back of door