Thermo Scientific MaxQ SHKA4000 User manual

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User Manual
MaxQ 4000 Incubated and
efrigerated Shakers
Models SHKE4000 and SHKA4000
Operating Manual and Parts List 057-287-00 (7004342) Rev. 16

Thermo Scientific
MANUAL NUMBE 057-287-00 (7004342)
16 40722 7/10/17 Added gas springs section to Maitinence bpg
15 41343 5/02/17 Added F-Gas statement, removed declaration of certification bpg
14 40673 4/20/17 Updated voltage information bpg
13 40453 9/13/16 Circuit breaker P/N in Replacement Parts from 330-250 & 330-399 to 330-138-00 ccs
12 40139 4/15/15 Updated warranty information ccs
11 31361 7/18/14 Removed CE reference from pg 2-5 ccs
10 31164/OS-775 7/9/14 Added care and cleaning of acrylic lid to Section 3 ccs
9 30954 4/10/14 Updated Setting TImer for Continuous Shaking Step 3 - pg 5-6 ccs
Preface
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Models covered in this manual
Model number Voltage
SHKA4000 (4320) 120V
SHKA4000-1CE (4321) 220-240V
SHKA4000-5 (4322) 120V
SHKA4000-6CE (4323) 220-240V
SHKA4000-7 (4338) 120V
SHKA4000-8CE (4339) 220-240V
SHKE4000 (4328) 120V
SHKE4000-1CE (4329) 220-240V
SHKE4000-5 (4330) 120V
SHKE4000-6CE (4331) 220-240V
SHKE4000-7 (4342) 120V
SHKE4000-7 PN (4343) 100V
SHKE4000-8CE (4344) 220-240V

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Preface
Contains Parts and Assemblies
Susceptible to Damage by
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
CAUTION
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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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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
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
RS232 Communication Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
RS232 Interface Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Setting igh-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
Gas Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Platform Mounting Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Platform Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
For A-Class Series Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Care and Cleaning of Acrylic Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
eplacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Ordering Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Table of Contents
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.
Wa nings
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 pe sonal inju y:
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. 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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Safety Information
To avoid pe sonal inju y (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
efrigerated
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