Heidolph POLYMAX 1040 - Manual (Page 19)

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SET-UP
1. Machine set-up
Please locate the shaker on a stable, horizontal surface. For safety reasons, keep the area
around the machine clear of other items.
Be aware of orbital movement of the shaker plate and vessel set-ups protruding over the
standard table surface.
2. Electric hook-up
Use the power cord from your hardware bag and connect it with the plug connector in the
item's rear panel.
The item features two-pole circuit breakers located in the item's plug connector for ease of
access. For circuit breaker details, refer to data plate.
3. Secure vessels on shaker plate
To secure vessels on shaker plate, use the optional adapters. Adapters for Erlenmeyer
flasks, separating funnels and an adapter with clamping rollers for universal use are
available. For more details refer to standard equipment and accessories.
In some cases at low shaking speeds, low-profile vessels like Petri dishes may be placed
directly on the non-skid rubber plate that comes standard with the item.
Before starting shaking action, make sure all vessels are secured in place
properly.
3.1. Adapters for Erlenmeyer flasks
These adapters are used with the UNIMAX 1010, PROMAX 1020; DUOMAX 1030
und POLYMAX 1040 models. Adapters are shipped assembled. Locate adapter on
rubber plate. Make sure the crimped edge of the rubber plate is correctly seated over
shaker plate. The adapter is secured on the shaker plate with 4 ea. knurled bolts
located in the four corners. Load Erlenmeyer flasks in cut-outs. To ease loading,
slightly tip flasks. For proper seating, the cut-outs feature a preformed packing.
3.2. Adapter for separatory funnels
A special adapter is available for separatory funnels. This adapter safely holds 4 ea.
50 ml or 4 ea. 100 ml separatory funnels on the shaker plate. The adapter fits the
adapters for Erlenmeyer flasks
(P/N: depends on size of flask,
refer to page 17)
knurled bolt