ck nual Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker gEN) manual New Brunswick™ Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker Operating manual
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Table of contents New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) Table of contents 1 Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Using this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.2 Danger symbols and danger levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of contents New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) 10.1.1 10.1.2 10.1.3 10.1.4 10.1.5 Relacement parts and utility carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Dedicated platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Universal platform flask capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Accessory flask clamp . . . . . . .
Operating instructions New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) 1 1.1 Operating instructions Using this manual Carefully read this operating manual before using the device for the first time. Also observe the operating manual enclosed with the accessories. The operating manual should be considered as part of the product and stored in a location that is easily accessible. When passing the device on to third parties, be sure to include this operating manual.
Operating instructions New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) 1.3 Symbols used Example Meaning You are requested to perform an action. 1. 2. Perform these actions in the sequence described. • List. References useful information.
Safety New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) 2 2.1 Safety User profile CAUTION! This equipment must be operated as described in this manual. If operational guidelines are not followed, equipment damage and personal injury can occur. Please read the entire Operating Manual before attempting to use this unit. Do not use this equipment in a hazardous atmosphere or with hazardous materials for which the equipment was not designed.
Safety New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN)
Product description New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) 3 3.1 Product description Main illustration Abb. 3-1: Excella E-5 front and rear view 2 1 Fig. 3-1: 3 4 6 Excella E-5 front and rear view 1 Keypad 4 ON/OFF switch 2 Spill cover 5 Fuse holder 3 Electrical specification plate 6 Mains/Power connector 3.
Product description New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN)
Installation New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) 4 4.1 Installation Inspection and unpacking Inspection of Boxes After you receive your order from Eppendorf, inspect the boxes carefully for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. Report any damage immediately to the carrier and to your local Eppendorf Sales Order Department. Packing List Verification Verify against your packing list that you have received the correct materials.
Installation New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) 1. Using the 7/32 inch hex wrench provided, remove the four Allen head platform screws from the bearing housing spill cover. Set them aside for reuse. Abb. 4-1: Platform installation (top view) 1 2 Fig. 4-1: Platform installation (top view) 1 Platform screw 2 Spill cover 2. Place the selected platform on the spill cover. Align the mounting holes of the platform with the platform screw locations in the spill cover. 3.
Installation New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) Abb. 4-2: Double girdle clamp 1 4 Fig. 4-2: 2 3 Double girdle clamp 1 Clamp mounting holes (with screws) 2 Upper girdle with girdle tubes Secures the flask within the clamp. 3 Lower girdle with girdle tubes Prevents the flask from spinning 4 Clamp body (legs and base) To install these double girdle clamps: 1. Place clamp on platform, aligning its mounting holes with the holes on the platform. 2.
Installation New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) Description Part No. S2116-3051 10 – 24 × 5/16 in (7.9 mm) flat Phillips head screw Quantity 1 Application 5/16 in (7.9 mm) thick aluminum, phenolic and stainless steel platforms. The previous table also applies to 2800 ml Fernbach Flask Clamps. 4.4 Selecting the location WARNING! Do not position the equipment so that it is difficult to unplug from the mains/power.
Installation New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) Connect the MAINS/POWER CORD to the MAINS/POWER CONNECTOR on the rear panel and the other end to a suitable, grounded receptacle.
Installation New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN)
Operating controls and function New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) 5 5.1 Operating controls and function Control panel The control panel consists of the status indicators, LED display, function indicators, and the user interface keys. Abb. 5-1: Control panel 1 Fig. 5-1: 2 3 Control panel 1 Status indicators 3 Function indicators 2 LED display 4 User interface keys 5.1.1 4 Status indicators 4 status indicator lights are located to the left of the LED DISPLAY.
Operating controls and function New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) 5.1.2 LED display The digital display on the control panel is a three-digit LED DISPLAY. During normal operation, the display will indicate: • • • • • • Shaker status (On/Off) Shaking speed Chamber temperature* Setpoints Hours remaining (in a timed run) Lid open (“LID”)* *Not applicable for the E-2, E-5, and E-10 5.1.
Operating controls and function New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) ▲(UP) or ▼(DOWN) Used to adjust the setpoint of a displayed parameter up or down. They also allow the user to enter the SET MODE for setpoint changes.
Operating controls and function New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN)
Operation New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) 6 6.1 Operation Start/Stop To initially start the shaker: 1. Turn the ON/OFF SWITCH to the ON position. During start-up, the LED DISPLAY will indicate the model of your shaker. 2. Press the START/STOP KEY on the KEYPAD to start or stop operation of the platform. When the shaker begins to operate, the LED DISPLAY will track the speed as it accelerates to the last setpoint entered. 6.2 Continuous (untimed) run 1.
Operation New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) If the shaker is stopped, skip to Step 5. If the shaker is already running continue to Step 3. 3. Press the START/STOP KEY. The shaker will stop and the display will read OFF. 4. Press the START/STOP KEY again; the TIME INDICATOR will light and the shaker will start the timed run. If the shaker is stopped: 5. Press the START/STOP KEY. The shaker will start in untimed mode. 6. Press the START/STOP KEY again.
Operation New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) Calibration mode is entered when pressing and holding the SELECT KEY until the RPM indicator light illuminates. To exit, turn the shaker OFF using the mains/power switch, then turn it back on.
Operation New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN)
Troubleshooting New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) 7 7.1 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide If any problems occur with your shaker, do not attempt to perform any service on the shaker other than specified in this manual. Unauthorized servicing may void the warranty. Please contact your local Eppendorf Service Department. In any correspondence with Eppendorf, please refer to the Model Number and Serial Number of your shaker.
Troubleshooting New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN)
Maintenance New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) 8 8.1 Maintenance Cleaning external surfaces WARNING! Always turn off the shaker and disconnect the power cord from the power supply before performing any maintenance on the shaker. A detachable main power cord has been provided with your unit. Only use the cord provided and do not replace cord with an inadequately rated cord.
Maintenance New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN)
Technical data New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) 9 9.1 Technical data Specifications Shaking Speed 50 rpm – 400 rpm Motion 1.91 cm (¾ in) diameter circular orbit Indication LED digital electric display, 1 rpm increments Setpoint and Control Digital adjustment with PI microprocessor control and instantaneous visual feed back ±1 rpm. Accuracy ±2 rpm Drive UniCentric™ single eccentric counterbalanced ball bearing drive Keypad timer • Programmable shaking periods from 0.
Technical data New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) Dimensions Height 18 cm (7.13 in) Platform dimensions Width × Depth 46 cm (18 in) × 46 cm (18 in) Weight Net 31.8 kg (70 lb) Gross 45.
Ordering information New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) 10 10.1 Ordering information Parts and accessories When ordering replacement or accessory parts, or requesting service, please provide the Model Number and Serial Number of your shaker. This information is on the ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION PLATE located on the back panel of the shaker. 10.1.
Ordering information New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) Flask type Capacity 1 L Erlenmeyer Flasks 8 2 L Erlenmeyer Flasks 5 2.8 L Fernbach Flasks 4 4 L Erlenmeyer Flasks 4 5 L Erlenmeyer Flasks 4 6 L Erlenmeyer Flasks 2 10.1.
Ordering information New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) 10.1.
Ordering information New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN)
Transport, storage and disposal New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) 11 11.1 Transport, storage and disposal Disposal In case the product is to be disposed of, the relevant legal regulations are to be observed.
Transport, storage and disposal New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN)
Declaration of conformity New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) 12 Declaration of conformity The E-5 Shaker has been tested to the appropriate standards as attested in the following Declaration of Conformity. Declaration of Conformity The product named below fulfills the requirements of directives and standards listed. In the case of unauthorized modifications to the product or an unintended use this declaration becomes invalid.
Declaration of conformity New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN)
Index New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN) Index P A Parts Dedicated platforms ........................................ 31 Alarm functions .....................................................22 Platform ................................................................ 11 Audible alarm ........................................................22 Platforms Dedicated platforms ........................................ 31 Auto restart function ...........................................
Index New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker English (EN)
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