Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000 User manual

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User Manual
MaxQ 7000
Benchtop Water Bath Shakers
Operating Manual and Parts List 057-286-00 (7004301) Rev. 7

Thermo Scientific
MANUAL NUMBER 057-286-00 (7004301)
7 40139 4/15/15 Updated warranty Information ccs
6 31361 7/18/14 Removed CE reference on pg 2-4 ccs
5 30954 4/10/14 Updated Setting TImer for Continuous Shaking Step 3 - pg 5-8 ccs
4 30461 10/21/13 Corrected suspension arms part number in Replacement Parts section ccs
3 29034 9/10/12 Updated Hyperterminal information ccs
2 27615 7/22/11 Revised warranty ccs
1 27135 3/16/11 Added warranty pages ccs
0 -- 4/20/10 Transfer to Marietta (was 057-286-00 5/15/09) ccs
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Models covered in this manual
Model number Voltage
SHKA7000 (4301) 208V
SHKA7000-1CE (4302) 220-240V
SHKE7000 (4303) 120V
SHKE7000-1CE (4304) 240V

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Contains Parts and Assemblies
Susceptible to Damage by
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
CAUTION
Important Read this instruction manual. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual
may result in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance. s
Caution All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. s
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Important operating and/or maintenance instructions. Read the accompanying text carefully.
Potential electrical hazards. Only qualified persons should perform procedures associated with this
symbol.
Equipment being maintained or serviced must be turned off and locked off to prevent possible injury.
Hot surface(s) present which may cause burns to unprotected skin, or to materials which may be
damaged by elevated temperatures.
Marking of electrical and electronic equipment, which applies to electrical and electronic equipment
falling under the Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE) and the equipment that has been put on the market
after 13 August 2005.
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Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the WEEE symbol. Thermo Scientific
has contracted with one or more recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State European
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4Always use the proper protective equipment (clothing, gloves, goggles, etc.)
4Always dissipate extreme cold or heat and wear protective clothing.
4Always follow good hygiene practices.
4Each individual is responsible for his or her own safety.

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Table of Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Analog Units Control Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Digital Control Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Unpacking and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Platform Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Optional Cooling Coil Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Test Tube Rack Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Flask Clamp Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Analog Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Time(r) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Speed Control and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Temp Controller/ Setting Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Temperature Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Turning Shaker On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Digital Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Setting High-Limit Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Calibrating Shaking Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Setting Shaker Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Setting High-Limit Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Setting Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Temperature Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
AC Power Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
RS232 Interface Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Setting Timer for Continuous Shaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Setting Timer for Timed Shaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
RS-232 Communication Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
Draining the Bath (where applicable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
Secondary Overtemp Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
The pH Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
Cleaning Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Cleansing Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Refilling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6
Cleaning the Low Water Level Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
Ordering Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
Table of Contents
Section 6
Section 8
Section 7

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Section 1 Safety Information
Your Thermo Scientific MaxQ 7000 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, and Warnings throughout the manual.
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.
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 hazardous atmospheres.
2. Use appropriate hand and eye 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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Safety Information
Warnings (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 Specifications
Model number SHKA7000 SHKA7000-1CE SHKE7000 SHKE7000-1CE
Exterior Unit Dimensions
Length 25” (63.5 cm) 25” (63.5 cm) 25” (63.5 cm) 25” (63.5 cm)
Width 21.5” (54.6 cm) 21.5” (54.6 cm) 21.5” (54.6 cm) 21.5” (54.6 cm)
Height 18” (45.7 cm) 18” (45.7 cm) 18” (45.7 cm) 18” (45.7 cm)
Weight 95 lbs (43.1 kg) 95 lbs (43.1 kg) 95 lbs (43.1 kg) 95 lbs (43.1 kg)
Bath Chamber Dimensions
Length 16” (41 cm) 16” (41 cm) 16” (41 cm) 16” (41 cm)
Width 14” (36 cm) 14” (36 cm) 14” (36 cm) 14” (36 cm)
Height 7.5” (19 cm) 7.5” (19 cm) 7.5” (19 cm) 7.5” (19 cm)
Electrical - Standard Temperature
Voltage AC 120 220-240 120 220-240
Amperage 7.0 4.0 7.0 3.5
Wattage 850 850 800 800
Frequency 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Intended Use
Orbital shakers are designed to provide increased aeration in a stable
temperature environment.
Unintended Use
1) Not intended for use in Class I or II applications as defined in 21 CFR
2) Not intended for mixtures of flammable materials