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User Manual
MaxQ SHKE8000 Series
Stackable rbital Shakers*
Operating and Maintenance Manual 7010443 Rev. 6

Thermo Scientific
Preface
MaxQ SHKE8000 Series Shakers i
Models covered by this manual
Model Number Voltage, Frequency Temperature Control
SHKE8000 443 120VAC, 60Hz incubated
SHKE8000-1CE 444 230VAC, 50Hz incubated
SHKE8000-7 493 120VAC, 60Hz incubated/refrigerated
SHKE8000-8CE 496 230VAC, 50Hz incubated/refrigerated
(from cover)
* Triple counter-balanced, single eccentric drive mechanism (U.S. Patent
#5,558,437)
* Horizontal, H PA-filtered airflow design (U.S. Patent #5,577,837)
* Test Tube Rack (U.S. Patent #5,632,388)
MANUAL NUMBER 7010443
6 41343 05/01/17 Remove ceritfication info, added F-Gas statement bpg
5 40787 04/18/17 Remove Optional Platform Assy bpg
4 40769 6/21/16 Updated Maximum oad/Speed in Specifications to Maximum Product Weight ccs
3 40970 6/8/16 Updated Temperature Specification on pg 5-1 (S. ivingston) ccs
2 -- 7/27/15 Corrected typo in Electrical in Specifications ccs
1 40139 4/15/15 Updated warranty information ccs
0 28036/OS-751 9/3/14 Release 3 (new control board) ccs
REV ECR/ECN DATE DESCRIPTI N By

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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
Warning Use MaxQ SHK 8000 Series Orbital Shakers to process non-flammable materials only! s
Warning Grounding circuit continuity is vital for the safe operation of this shaker. Never operate this unit with
the grounding conductor disconnected. s
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Table of Contents
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Floor Installation of Single or Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Floor Installation of Stacked Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Single Unit on a Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Single or Base Unit on Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Stacking Units on a Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Leveling the Stackable Shaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Chamber Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Condensate Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Assemble Flask Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Install Flask Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
Install Test Tube Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Test Tube Racks & Adj. Angle Rack Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
RS-232 Interface Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Connect the Remote Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Connect to lectrical Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Quick Release Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
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peration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Control Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Quick Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Change Temperature, Speed, Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Hold Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Change Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Change Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Change Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Overtemp Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Undertemp Shutdown (SHK 8000-7 & SHK 8000-8C ) . . . . . . 2-8
Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Cycle Complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
RPM Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Temperature Sensor Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Check Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Temperature is High or Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Check Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Platform Stalled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Change Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Turn the Audible Alarm On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Set Alarm Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Cycle Complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Remote Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
RPM Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Check Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Temperature High or Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Temperature Sensor Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Heat % . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
View Total Operating Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Heat % . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Overtemp Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Overtemp Sensor Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Defrost Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Set the Defrost Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
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Section 2

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Platform and Cabinet Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Quick Release Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Platform Handle Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Clean/Replace Condenser Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Alarms and Alarm Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Change the Chamber Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
If the Shaker Will Not Operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Replace the Door Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Spare Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Circuit Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Temperature Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Heater lement Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Platform Vibration Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Tune the Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Platform Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Handle Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Calibrate the Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Calibrate Platform Speed (RPM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Refrigeration Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Electrical Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
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Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
Section 8
Section 7
Section 9

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Section 1 Installation
The shipping carton should be inspected upon delivery. When received,
carefully examine for any shipping damage before unpacking. If damage is
discovered, the delivering carrier should specify and sign for the damage
on your copy of the delivery receipt.
Open the carton carefully making certain that all parts are accounted for
before packaging materials are discarded. After unpacking, if damage to
any of the contents is found, promptly report it to the carrier and request a
formal damage inspection.
Important Failure to request an inspection of damage within a few days
after receipt of shipment absolves the carrier from any liability for damage.
Call for a damage inspection promptly.
MaxQ SHK 8000 Series Stackable Orbital Shakers are shipped with the
following materials:
4 - Foot pads
4 - Painted 1½” spacer blocks
4 - 5/16-18 x 4” hex bolts
4 - 5/16” lockwashers
1 - T-handle 5/32” hex wrench
1 - Removeable shaker platform
6 - Grade 8, 5/32” hex socket flat head screws (with platform)
2 - 7/16” Open end wrench
2 - ¾” open end wrench
1 - 8¾” Phillips screwdriver for flask clip installation and removal
1 - Line cord (country of destination)
Silence
Actual
Setpoints
Time Speed Temp ° C
START
STOP
(arrow
keys)
Orbital Shaker
Light
Switch
Power
Switch
Figure 1-1. Model SHKE8000 Incubated Stackable Orbital Shaker

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Locate the shaker on a firm, level surface in an area free of dust and dirt.
To allow for service access, the back of the shaker must be at least 4 inches
from the wall. Note location of the power and light switches (Figure 1-1).
As the electrical plug is the mains disconnect for the unit, the electrical
wall outlet must be easily accessible at all times.
Warning Use extreme caution when lifting and positioning these units.
Model SHK 8000 & SHK 8000-1C each weigh 550 lbs (249.5kg) and
Model SHK 8000-7 & SHK 8000-8C each weigh 600 lbs (272.2kg). s
Warning Do not lift the unit by hand. Always use suitable equipment
designed to support over 600 lbs. (272.2kg). s
Warning It is imperative that all specified installation hardware be used
when stacking shakers. Failure to do so may result in severe injury and/or
equipment damage. s
Caution Do not lift Model SHK 8000-7 or SHK 8000-8C under the
refrigeration assembly attached to the side of the shaker! This structure is
not designed to support the weight of the unit. s
Caution Do not lift or position the unit by the door or door handle.
Damage to door mounting and gasket may occur. s
Caution Do not lift with forklift or other lifting device near the center of
the unit base. Damage to the shaker mechanism mounting may occur.
When lifting from the base, position the lifting device as close as possible
to the leveling feet. Whenever
possible, lift the unit by the
four threaded inserts (Figure
1-2). Do not attempt to lift a
stack of units by the threaded
inserts. The inserts are
provided to lift and position
only one unit at a time. s
Positioning
Figure 1-2. Exterior Top of Unit
Threaded inserts
5/16”-18
Location

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Make sure unit is turned off and disconnected from the power source.
1. To install a single unit, or the base unit of a stack on the floor, first
position the unit in its final location.
2. Install the neoprene pads under each
of the units leveling feet (Figure 1-3).
3. Level the unit. Refer to Leveling the
Stackable Shaker in this section.
Before stacking the units, make sure all are turned off and disconnected
from the power source. Move the units to the final position. The stacking
of multiple units (minimum 3 units total) can be accomplished from the
front of the unit. To access the stacking connection points to secure one
unit to another, remove the front kick panel (Figure 1-4).
If access to rear of unit is possible with cabinet in final position, the back
cover plate can be removed for easier access to connection points. See
Figure 1-5. Reinstall the back cover plate after stack is secure.
Tabs
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Figure 1-4. Kick Panel on Front of Unit (middle or top unit)
Figure 1-5. Cover Plate on Back of Unit (middle or top unit)
Floor Installation of
Single or Base Unit
Leveling foot
Neoprene pad
Figure 1-3. eveling Feet
Remove screws
Floor Installation of
Stacked Units

1. For easier access to stacking connection points on the middle or top
units, the four screws on the front of the relay box bracket may be
removed (Figure 1-6). The relay box can be pushed carefully back
approximately an inch or pulled carefully outward to access the back
connection point. The stacking hardware can then be installed as
follows. When the stack has been secured, pull the relay box forward
and reinstall the four screws.
2. Place the 1½ inch tall spacers (Figure 1-7) over the
threaded inserts in the top four corners of the base
unit (Figure 1-2).
3. Using the appropriate lifting device, carefully raise
the unit to be stacked. Remove all (4) leveling feet.
4. Carefully lift and position the middle or top unit over the spacers on
the base unit. Align the (4) connection point holes in the bottom of
the middle or top unit with the (4) spacers and threaded inserts.
(Helpful hint: use masking tape around outside edge of spacers to hold
in place during installation. Remove tape after installation.)
5. Assemble the lockwashers, then the
flatwashers, onto the 5/16-18 x 4” bolts.
Thread the bolts through the connection
point and spacer and into the unit below
(Figure 1-8). Tighten bolts.
6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for top unit if
required.
7. Reinstall all brackets and cover panel. Be
careful when routing wiring and wire
connectors on rear of relay box. This
may affect operation of the shaker.
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top left corner
of base unit
4in.bolt
bottom left corner
of shaker
1-1/2” spacer
lockwasher
flatwasher
Figure 1-8. Shaker To Shaker
Figure 1-7. Spacer
Connection point
behind relay box
Connection point
Connection point
Remove four
screws
1½
Floor Installation of
Stacked Units (cont.)
Figure 1-6. Remove Four Screws (middle or top unit)

Stackable Shaker Stands (Stock #194222 and 194223) are shipped with
the following materials:
4 - Foot pads
4 - Painted spacers blocks 1” high
4 - ½”-13 x 4” hex head bolts
4 - 5/16” lockwashers
4 - D-shaped washers
Locate the shaker stand on a
firm, level surface in an area
free of dust and dirt. To allow
for service access, the shaker
back must be at least 4 inches
from the wall. Note location
of power and light switches
(Figure 1-9).
As the electrical plug is the
mains disconnect for the
unit, electrical wall outlet
must be easily accessible at all times.
Warning Use extreme caution when lifting and positioning these units.
Model SHK 8000 & SHK 8000-1C each weigh 550 lbs (249.5kg) and
Model SHK 8000-7 & SHK 8000-8C each weigh 600 lbs (272.2kg). s
Warning Do not lift the unit by hand. Always use suitable equipment
designed to support over 600 lbs. (272.2kg). s
Warning It is imperative that all specified installation hardware be used
when stacking shakers. Failure to do so may result in severe injury and/or
equipment damage. s
Caution Do not lift Model SHK 8000-7 or SHK 8000-8C under the
refrigeration assembly attached to the side of the shaker! This structure is
not designed to support the weight of the unit. s
Caution Do not lift or position the unit by the door or door handle.
Damage to door mounting and gasket may occur. s
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Installation
Single Unit on a
Stand
Silence
Actual
Setpoints
Time Speed Temp ° C
START
STOP
(arrow
keys)
Orbital Shaker
Light
Switch
Power
Switch
Figure 1-9. Model SHKE8000 Series Incubated
Stackable Orbital Shaker
Positioning

Caution Do not lift with forklift or other lifting device near the center of
the unit base. Damage to the shaker mechanism mounting may occur.
When lifting from the base, position the lifting device as close as possible
to the leveling feet. Whenever possible, lift the unit by the four threaded
inserts (Figure 1-10). Do not attempt to lift two units by the threaded
inserts. The inserts are provided to lift and position only one unit at a
time. s
Figure 1-10. Exterior Top of Unit
Make sure unit is turned off and disconnected from the power source.
1. To install a single unit, or the base unit of a stack, first position the
stand in its final location.
2. Assemble the neoprene pads to the bottom of each of the leveling feet
(Figure 1-11).
3. Place a 1 inch tall spacer over each hole on the top four corners of the
stand. Refer to Figure 1-12.
4. Using the appropriate lifting device, carefully raise the unit to be
stacked and remove all (4) leveling feet.
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Positioning (continued)
Threaded inserts
5/16”-18
Leveling foot
Neoprene pad
Figure 1-11. eveling Feet Figure 1-12. Spacer
1”
Single or Base Unit
on Stand

5. Carefully lift and position the unit over the spacers on the stand. Align
the (4) connection point holes in the bottom of the unit with the (4)
spacers and holes in the stand. (Helpful hint: Use masking tape around
outside edge of spacers to hold in place during installation. Remove
tape after installation.)
6. Assemble the lockwashers, then the D-shaped flatwashers onto the
½”-13 x 4” bolts. Then thread the bolts through the underside of the
stand top rails, through the spacers and into the holes in the bottom of
the unit. Tighten these bolts to secure the shaker to the stand. Refer to
Figure 1-13 and 1-14.
7. Level the stand. Refer to the Leveling the Stackable Shaker section of
this manual.
The stacking of two units can be accomplished from the front of the unit.
To access the stacking connection points needed to secure one unit to
another, remove the front kick panel of the top unit (Figure 1- 15). If
access to the rear of the unit is possible in it’s final position, the back cover
plate can be removed for easier access to connection points. See Figure 1-
16. Re-install back cover plate after stack is secure.
MaxQ SHKE8000 Series Shakers 1-7Thermo Scientific
Section 1
Installation
Single or Base Unit
on Stand (continued)
top left corner
of stand
4 in. bolt
bottom left corner
of shaker
1 in. spacer
D-Flatwasher
Lockwasher
Figure 1-13. Shaker To Stand Figure 1-14. Single Shaker on Stand
Stacking Units on a
Stand

1. For easier access to stacking connection points on the top unit, the
four screws on the front of the relay box bracket may be removed
(Figure 1-17). The relay box can be pushed carefully back
approximately an inch or pulled carefully outward to access the back
connection point. The stacking hardware may then be installed as
follows. When the stack has been secured, pull the relay box forward
and reinstall the four screws.
2. Place the 1-1/2 inch tall spacers (Figure 1-18) over
the threaded inserts in the top four corners of the
bottom unit (Figure 1-10).
3. Using the appropriate lifting device, carefully raise
the unit to be stacked and remove all (4) the
leveling feet.
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Tabs
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Figure 1-15. Kick Panel on Front of Unit (middle or top unit)
Figure 1-16. Cover Plate on Back of Unit
Figure 1-17. Remove Four Screws (top unit)
Connection point
behind relay box
Connection point
Connection point
Remove four
screws
Stacking Units on a
Stand (continued)
Figure 1-18. Spacer
1½

4. Carefully lift and position the top unit over the spacers on the bottom
unit. Align the (4) connection point holes in the bottom of the top
unit with the (4) spacers and threaded inserts. (Helpful hint: Use
masking tape around outside edge of spacers to hold in place during
installation. Remove tape after installation.)
5. Assemble the lockwashers, then the flatwashers onto the 5/16-18 x 4”
bolts. Then thread the bolts through the connection point and spacer,
and into the unit below. Refer to Figures 1-19 & 1-20. Tighten bolts.
6. Reinstall all brackets and cover panel. Be careful when routing wiring
and wire connectors on rear of relay box. This can affect operation of
the shaker.
After positioning the shaker (or stack) in its final
location, it is critical that the unit(s) be as level as
possible. ach of the leveling feet on a shaker or
stand has an adjustment nut (the lower one, for
leveling purposes) and a locknut (the upper one,
for securing the adjustment). See Figure 1-21.
Using a 3/4” or adjustable wrench, turn the adjustment nut (to extend the
leveling foot) to achieve a level condition. Make sure the shaker (or stack)
is leveled side-to-side and front-to-back. This can usually be accomplished
by adjusting only two feet. Verify that all four feet are in full contact with
the floor when leveling is complete. To “tune out” any vibrations, see the
Tuning the Cabinet section. After each leveling and/or tuning, secure the
adjustment in place by tightening the locknut against the base of the
cabinet/stand.
Caution Leveling feet extend only a very short distance. When unit is
leveled and tuned, with leveling feet locked in place, adjustment and
locking nuts should be no further than 1/4 inch apart. s
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Section 1
Installation
Stacking Units on a
Stand (continued)
top left corner
of base unit
4in.bolt
bottom left corner
of shaker
1-1/2” spacer
lockwasher
flatwasher
Figure 1-19. Shaker To Shaker Figure 1-20. Two Shakers Stacked on Stand
1/4 inch
locking nut
leveling nut
Figure 1-21. eveling Feet
Leveling the
Stackable Shaker

A drain is provided in the bottom of the chamber for convenience when
cleaning or removing spills (Figure 1-22). A clear vinyl hose and plastic
valve are connected to the drain and accessed by removing the lower front
panel. The panel has two screws along the bottom and tabs along the top
located in slots.
A 3/8” O.D. stainless steel condensate drain is located on the right side of
the shaker in the side car (refrigerated models only). This drain removes
any water which may collect in the air ductwork. Water accumulates into a
pan where it is evaporated by the heat from the refrigeration system. This
drain does not require maintenance.
ach flask clip up to 2.8 liters in size comes with a metal spring which
must be installed onto the clip. For flask clips through 500 ml, insert the
end of each spring into the holes on the top of the clip leg as shown in
Figure 1-23.
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Chamber Drain
Figure 1-22. Chamber Drain
Condensate Drain
Assemble Flask Clips
Figure 1-23. Clip Assembly Figure 1-24. For iter or arger Flasks

The 2.0 and 2.8 liter Flask Clips use two sets of metal springs and rubber
spring tubes. On these larger clips, the springs are installed by hooking
their ends together as illustrated in Figure 1-24. The upper spring and
spring tubes should be installed prior to mounting the clip to the platform.
The lower spring and spring tubes however, are placed around the bottom
of the clip legs after the flask clip is fastened to the platform.
Note that rubber spring tubes are placed between each clip leg.
All models accommodate glassware in numbers and sizes from ninety-one
25ml flasks to six 2.8 liter flasks. All platforms have mounting holes for
flask clips and test tube racks made by other manufacturers.
Listed below are the dedicated platform kits available for these shakers.
Flask clips can be attached anywhere on the shaker platform and flasks can
be inserted into any flask clip as the counter-balanced design of these
shakers compensates for unbalanced loads.
The flask clips are supplied with the proper screws and can be attached to
the platform with a standard Phillips screwdriver or the screwdriver
provided with the unit.
Figures 1-25 and 1-26 illustrate the installation of the flask clips. Note
that clips for 1, 2 and 2.8 liter flasks use five screws. The 250/300ml flask
clip has an adhesive-backed flask cushion pad which is installed on the flat
base of the clip body. A hole is provided in the pad for the mounting
screw.
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Section 1
Installation
Assemble Flask Clips
(continued)
Install Flask Clips
Table 1-1. Available Dedicated Platform Kits
Dedicated
Platform Number
No. of
Clips Flask Size Springs per Clip Screws per Clip
238066 91 25 ml 1 1
238067 91 50 ml 1 1
238068 40 125 ml 1 1
238069 30 250/300 ml 1 (w/ 1 large pad) 1
238070 40 250/300ml 1 (w/ 1 large pad) 1
238071 24 500 ml 1 1
238072 15 1 1 5
238073 12 2 2 (w/ 10 tubes) 5
238074 6 2800m 2 (w/ 10 tubes) 5

The Accessory Test Tube Racks and Test Tube Rack Holders are available
in four sizes and are listed in Table 1-2.
All the Test Tube Rack Holders are adjustable in seven positions, swinging
and locking at 15°, 30° and 45° in either direction. Figure 1-25 illustrates
the Test Tube Rack Holder with the rack in place.
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Part Number Description
950040 Test Tube Rack, 10-13 mm size
950060 Test Tube Rack, 16-20 mm size
600074 Test Tube Rack, 21-25 mm size
600075 Test Tube Rack, 26-30 mm size
600076 Adjustable-Angle Test Tube Holder with Rack, 10-13 mm
600077 Adjustable-Angle Test Tube Holder with Rack, 16-20 mm
600078 Adjustable-Angle Test Tube Holder with Rack, 21-25 mm
600079 Adjustable-Angle Test Tube Holder with Rack, 26-30 mm
600088 Universal Adjustable-Angle Test Tube Holder, 10-25 mm
600089 2 Tier Micro-Plate Rack
600090 3 Tier Micro-Plate Rack
194024 #10-24 pan head Phillips screws for mounting test tube holders to Orbital
Shaker platforms
Table 1-2. Available Test Tube Racks and Holders
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to remove test tube rack
Locking Pin to swing/tilt
test tube rack 15°, 30°, 45°
Figure 1-25. Test Tube Rack with Swing/Tilt Mechanism