BARNSTEAD|THERMOLYNE Type 65800 Maxi Mix III Rotary Shaker OPERATION MANUAL AND PARTS LIST SERIES 1046 Model # M65820-26 M65820-26-60 M65824 M65825 M65920 LT1046X1 • 2/20/98 Voltage 230 230 100 120 230
Table of Contents Safety Information ..............................................................................................................................................3 Alert Signals..................................................................................................................................................3 Warnings ......................................................................................................................................................
Safety Information Alert Signals Warning Warnings alert you to a possibility of personal injury. Caution Cautions alert you to a possibility of damage to the equipment. Note Notes alert you to pertinent facts and conditions. Your Thermolyne Rotary Shaker has been designed with function, reliability, and safety in mind. It is the user’s responsibility to install it in conformance with local electrical codes. For safe operation, please pay attention to the alert signals throughout the manual.
Introduction The Thermolyne Type M65800 Rotary Shakers are general purpose laboratory rotators. They are intended for vortexing single or multiple test tubes, flasks, Petri dishes or other laboratory vessels from 100–2200 RPM. Accessory attachments are available for test tube or flask vortexing, Petri dish rotation, flask shaking, and flask and/or tube platform shaking. Principles of Operation The rotary shaker consists of a permanently lubricated DC motor and solid state electronic speed control.
Unpacking Unpack the Type M65800 Rotary Shaker from the box. A PT500X6A Vortex Mixer accessory is included with the basic unit.
General Specifications Height: 5 1/8” (13 cm) Width : 6 1/2” (16.5 cm) Depth : 8 1/2” (21.6 cm) Weight : 15 lb. (6.8 kg) Electrical Specifications Model Volts Approx. Speed (RPM) M65820-26 230 100-2200 M65820-26-60 230 100-2200 M65824 100 100-2200 M65825 120 100-2200 Amps Hz 0.2 50/60 0.2 50/60 0.5 50/60 0.4 50/60 The electrical specifications are also located on the specification plate on the bottom of the unit.
Installation Warning To avoid electrical shock, use with a properly grounded electrical outlet of correct voltage and current handling capacity. 1. Place the rotary shaker on a sturdy, flat surface. 2. Plug it in. Warning To avoid personal injury, do not use in the presence of flammable or combustible chemicals — fire or explosion may result. This device contains components which may ignite such materials.
Operation Warning To avoid personal injury, do not turn the rotator on unless the speed control is turned to minimum; failure to do so may cause accessories and vessels to be thrown off the rotary shaker. Power Switch The power switch enables power to the motor and speed control to be turned on and off. Speed Control The speed is set by means of a single turn adjustment knob. Markings on the dial plate indicate approximate speed from 100–2200 RPM.
Accessories Accessories for the Type 65800 Rotary Shakers must be ordered separately. Contact your dealer for the following Thermolyne part numbers: • PT500X6A, Vortex accessory • PT500X7A, Petri dish platform accessory • PT500X8A, Flask shaking accessory • PT500X9A, Flask/test tube rack platform accessory Accessory Installation 1. Loosen the two front thumbscrews securing the foam rubber platform supplied with the Maxi-Mix III. Remove the one back thumbscrew securing the foam rubber platform.
Troubleshooting Warning To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect from power supply before maintenance and servicing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. This Troubleshooting guide is intended to aid in defining and correcting possible service problems.
Maintenance and Servicing Warning To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect from power supply before maintenance and servicing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Warning The motor speed control disk is very sharp — be careful to avoid it while servicing. Servicing the internal components of the rotator 1. Remove the accessory in use. 2. Remove the four screws securing the top to the motor assembly. 3. Pull up firmly to remove the top from the unit. 4.
Replacement Parts Warning To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect from power supply before maintenance and servicing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Model Type: M65800 Product Name: Maxi Mix III Rotary Shaker Series Number: 1046 Part No. BRX25 CR500X1 CR500X2 KBX27 MT1046X1A PC658X1A RS658X1A SRX10 SWX137 SWX138 FTX7 SP500X1 TN658X1A TN658X2A TN658X3A 5120-0016 FZX54 12 Qty.
Ordering Procedures Please refer to the Specification Plate for the complete model number, serial number, and series number when requesting service, replacement parts or in any correspondence concerning this unit. All parts listed herein may be ordered from the Barnstead|Thermolyne dealer from whom you purchased this unit or can be obtained promptly from the factory. When service or replacement parts are needed we ask that you check first with your dealer.
One Year Limited Warranty Barnstead|Thermolyne Corporation warrants that if a product manufactured by Barnstead|Thermolyne and sold by it within the continental United States or Canada proves to be defective in material or construction, it will provide you, without charge, for a period of ninety (90) days, the labor, and a period of one (1) year, the parts, necessary to remedy any such defect.
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