Thermo Scientific MaxQ 4000 User manual

MaxQ 4000 Incubated and
Refrigerated Shakers
Operating Manual and Parts List 057-287-00 Rev. 1
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MANUAL NUMBER 057-287-00 (7004342)
1 26361/SI-10360 9/15/10 Added drainage tube routing to pg 4-1 ccs
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Models covered in this manual
Model number Voltage
SHKA4000 (4320) 120V
SHKA4000-1CE (4321) 240V
SHKA4000-5 (4322) 120V
SHKA4000-6CE (4323) 240V
SHKA4000-7 (4338) 120V
SHKA4000-8CE (4339) 240V
SHKE4000 (4328) 120V
SHKE4000-1CE (4329) 240V
SHKE4000-5 (4330) 120V
SHKE4000-6CE (4331) 240V
SHKE4000-7 (4342) 120V
SHKE4000-7JPN (4343) 100V
SHKE4000-8CE (4344) 240V

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Table of Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
A-Class Control Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
E-Class Control Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Unpacking and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Platform Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Test Tube Rack Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Flask 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
Hyperterminal Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
RS232 Interface Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Setting High-Limit Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Optional Refrigeration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Setting Low-Limit Control (Refrigerated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Optional Refrigeration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Defrost Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5

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Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
For A-Class Series Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
Ordering Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3
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Section 6
Section 8
Section 7

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Section 1 Safety Information
This manual contains important operating and safety information. The
user must carefully read and understand the contents of this manual prior
to the use of this equipment.
Your Thermo Scientific MaxQ 4000 Shaker has been designed with
function, reliability, and safety in mind. It is your responsibility to install it
in conformance with local electrical codes. For safe operation, pay
attention to Notes, Cautions, Warnings throughout the manual.
Warnings
To avoid electrical shock, always:
1. Use a properly grounded 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 hazardoud atmospheres.
2. Wear appropriate eye and hand protection when handling hazardous
chemicals.
3. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
4. Do not modify construction and/or assembly of equipment.
5. Do not remove tags, labels, decals, or other information from the unit.
6. Stand clear of equipment when it is operating.
7. If shaking action will result in the evolution of gases or fumes, carry
out the operation in a well-ventilated laboratory hood.

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To avoid personal injury (continued):
8. Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Use only the accessories
and attachments that 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 glass breakage.

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Section 2 General Specifications
Model
number
All Analog
“A” Series units
All Analog
“A” Series units
All Digital
“E” Series units
All Digital
“E” Series units
Exterior Unit Dimensions
Length 32” (81.3 cm) 32” (81.3 cm) 32” (81.3 cm) 32” (81.3 cm)
Width 22.5” (57.2 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 120 220-240 120 220-240
Amperage 14.0 7.0 14.0 7.0
Wattage 1500 1500 1500 1500
Frequency 60 50 60 50