Radleys Reactor-Ready Lab Reactor - Assembling the Overhead Stirrer

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6.1.11 Assembling the overhead stirrer
Important information
→ Always refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for your chosen overhead stirrer before using it
with Reactor-Ready to be sure of any limitations or safety restrictions.
Step 1
Insert the spindle of the stirrer drive coupling into
the chuck on your overhead stirrer, and fully
tighten the chuck.
Step 2
Loosen the locking knobs on the stirrer support I-
beam and slide it up to allow sufficient clearance
between the I-beam and the vessel for your
overhead stirrer.
Retighten the locking knobs to secure the I-beam in
position.
Step 3
Locate the rod on the back of the overhead stirrer
into the hole in the sliding boss on the stirrer
support I-beam.
Adjust the position of the sliding boss and the
overhead stirrer so that the stirrer drive coupling is
aligned with the stirrer guide below.
Once positioned correctly, hand-tighten the locking
knobs on both the top and front of the sliding boss.