BARNSTEAD M63215, M63210-33, M63214 Instruction Manual

Maxi Mix Plus

Vortex Mixer

OPERATION MANUAL

AND PARTS LIST

Series 632

Model # Voltage

M63215 120

M63210-33 230

M63214 100

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BARNSTEAD|THERMOLYNE CORPORATION

LT632X1 • 4/10/00

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This manual contains important operating and safety information. You must carefully

read and understand the contents of this manual prior to the use of this equipment.

Safety Information ..............................................................................................................................................2

Alert Signals..................................................................................................................................................2

Warnings ......................................................................................................................................................2

Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................4

Intended Use ................................................................................................................................................4

General Usage..............................................................................................................................................4

Principles of Operation ................................................................................................................................4

Performance Characteristics and Specifications ................................................................................................5

Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................................6

Operation ............................................................................................................................................................7

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................................8

Maintenance and Servicing ................................................................................................................................9

To Replace the Mode Switch and/or Power Switch: ....................................................................................9

To Replace Microswitch ................................................................................................................................9

To Replace Motor: ......................................................................................................................................10

To Replace Damper Springs: ......................................................................................................................11

To Install Silicone Rubber Platform Accessory ..........................................................................................11

Replacement Parts List ....................................................................................................................................12

Ordering Procedures ........................................................................................................................................13

Exploded View ..................................................................................................................................................14

One Year Limited Warranty ..............................................................................................................................15

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Table of Contents

Your Thermolyne Maxi Mix 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, please pay attention to the alert signals
throughout the manual.

Warnings

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 before servic­ing.

To avoid personal injury:

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.

2. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

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Safety Information

Caution

Cautions alert you to a possibility of
damage to the equipment.

Warning

Warnings alert you to a possibility of
personal injury.

Note

Notes alert you to pertinent facts and
conditions.

Alert Signals

Intended Use

The Maxi Mix Plus is a general laboratory vortex mixer. It
is intended for applications where vortexing of single or
multiple tubes is required.

The unit consists of 1) a rubber mixing cup, 2) a silicone
rubber mixing platform complete with plate & screws

3) a two–position mode switch for touch-on or constant-on
operation. Model M63210-33 also includes a separate
ON/OFF lighted power switch.

General Usage

Do not use this product for anything other than its intend­ed use.

Principles of Operation

The mixer incorporates a permanently lubricated motor to
drive the mixing head. Atwo-position mode switch
enables the mixer to be operated continuously or by
depression of the rubber mixing cup or mixing platform.
The mixer operates up to the speed of 3200 rpm (max.).
Suction cup feet are incorporated to prevent “walking.”

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Introduction

Electrical Specifications

M63215 120 Volts, 40 Watts, 60 Hz
M63210-33 230 Volts, 40 Watts, 50 Hz
M63214 100 Volts, 45 Watts, 50/60 Hz

Overall Dimensions

Weight W H D
M63215 6 lbs., 10 oz 5” 6-1/4” 8”
M63210-33 6 lbs., 10 oz 5” 6-1/4” 8”
M63214 6 lbs., 10 oz 5” 6-1/4” 8”

Maximum Speed

M63215 3200 rpm
M63210-33 3200 rpm
M63214 3200 rpm

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Performance Characteristics

and Specifications