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How do I clean &
maintain Film Processors
Film Processor
Maintenance Checklist - Roller type
Daily:
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Turn on
the water supply and the power switch
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At the
start of the day, check the chemistry levels in the
solution trays
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Add six
(6) ounces of fresh developer and fixer to the working
solution tanks
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Check
the replenisher tanks as well - if equipped
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Run a
clean up sheet to remove any dried chemistry from the
rollers.
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After
processing 6 pans or 6 cephs or 6 FMX's add six (6)
ounces of developer and fixer to the working solution
tanks.
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At the
end of each day be sure to turn power switch OFF,
remove the front access cover to allow for cooling and
to prevent condensation. Turn off the water supply.
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If the
optional water re-circulator is used, replace the
water daily.
Weekly:
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Turn
power switch OFF, remove the transport racks from the
developer and fixer trays. Wash the racks thoroughly
with warm water, scrubbing with a soft bristle brush
to remove any chemical residue. After rinsing
thoroughly, drain and stand the transport racks on end
and allow to dry overnight.
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Inspect
the washer/dryer rollers and clean as necessary, but
clean at least every three (3) weeks
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To
resume normal operation, rinse dried racks, check for
proper operation and place in solution trays.
Replenish solutions, turn power switch ON.
Note:
Prolonged use of
processor without air-drying the racks can cause
excessive swelling of the rubber rollers, which may lead
to film slippage or loss and excessive transport wear.
Air-drying the racks is very important.
Monthly:
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Turn
power switch OFF, thoroughly clean the processor racks
with processor cleaner
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Drain
solutions from the trays. Remove, rinse and scrub
trays. Rinse replenisher tanks and fill halfway with
warm water by turning the control box off, waiting ten
seconds and turning back on. Repeat several times and
le the pumps draw air by removing the hose from the
tanks. Leave on until the water is purged from the
pump. Discard excess water from the replenisher tanks
and then re-install the tanks.
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Refill
the tanks with fresh chemistry.
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Remove
the dryer rack assembly and clean in the same manner
as the other racks.
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Lubricate the main drive assembly as indicated in the
manual
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To
resume operations, turn power switch ON.
Source: Dent-X Tech
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