In the event of an accumulation of liquid due to backup, overflow, or other malfunctions of the drain associated with your Kodak X-Omat PROCESSOR, call a plumber or other contractor to correct any problem with the drain. Kodak accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the serviceability of any drain connected to or associated with a Kodak X-Omat PROCESSOR.
Safety Information Section 1: Safety Information Observe the following SAFETY LABELS on the equipment: CAUTION: HOT SURFACE, AVOID CONTACT ATTENTION: EVITER LE CONTACT, PIECES BRULANTES VORSICHT: HEISSE OBERFLAECHE, BERUEHRUNG VERMEIDEN B093_5915BC 632732 – 17SEP99...
OPERATORS MANUAL Section 2: Processing Film Overview The Kodak RP X-Omat PROCESSOR, MODELS M7B and M7B-E will process all films designed for processing with Kodak RP X-Omat DEVELOPER and REPLENISHER and Kodak RP X-Omat FIXER and REPLENISHER, or equivalents. Start-Up...
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Processing Film [4] Check: • DEVELOPER and FIXER are at the overflow level of the WEIRS • EVAPORATION COVERS are in position Caution Use care when positioning the WET SECTION COVER between the wet and dry sections. [5] Check that the WET SECTION COVER is in position. [6] Carefully lower the DRYER ASSEMBLY.
OPERATORS MANUAL [12] Check for transport reliability and/or film artifacts. Operating Notes [1] Check the “READY” LIGHT frequently during operation: • Steady Light - DEVELOPER is coming up to temperature. • Blinking Light - DEVELOPER is at the correct operating temperature. •...
Processing Film [2] Roll Film use: • a leader of sheet film at least as wide as the roll film, and at least 17.8 cm (7 in.) long. • 1 in. wide tape, such as 3M Scotch™ Polyester Film Tape No. 850, to attach the film to the leader. –...
OPERATORS MANUAL Section 3: Cleaning and Preventive Maintenance Daily Important The optimum time to do daily cleaning is at shutdown. [1] Identify any change in the operating condition of the PROCESSOR to service personnel. Warning Dangerous Voltage [2] De-energize the PROCESSOR. Disconnect the main power. [3] Turn off the water supply.
Cleaning and Preventive Maintenance Weekly (or whenever solutions are changed) Caution Wear rubber gloves, suitable eye protection, and protective clothing when performing the maintenance procedures. [1] Turn off: • Main Power Source • CIRCUIT BREAKER Warning Hot Surfaces [2] Do the “Daily” procedure on Page 8. Caution FIXER will contaminate the DEVELOPER.
Important Never immerse the RACKS in the SYSTEM CLEANER or water when cleaning. [5] Use a sponge and Kodak FIXER/WASH SYSTEM CLEANER, or equivalent, to clean the WASH and FIXER RACKS. • To access the inner ROLLERS, remove all outer ROLLERS, except the bottom one, from the DRIVE SIDE.
OPERATORS MANUAL Section 5: Correcting Difficulties Important • Many film transport and sensitometric difficulties can be caused or aggravated by inadequate hardening of the emulsion due to under-replenishment of the DEVELOPER and/or FIXER solutions. • Another cause of inadequate hardening of the emulsion may be deterioration of the DEVELOPER REPLENISHER because of age or storage at too high a temperature.
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Correcting Difficulties 1. Transport Failure 2. Surface Artifacts 3. Abnormal Film Densities 4. Wet Films 5. Low Solution Levels 6. Overlapping of Films • • • • • Change any chemicals that were not mixed correctly, are exhausted, or are contaminated.
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OPERATORS MANUAL 1. Transport Failure 2. Surface Artifacts 3. Abnormal Film Densities 4. Wet Films 5. Low Solution Levels 6. Overlapping of Films • Check that the correct BULB and Safelight FILTER are in the Safelight and at the correct distance from the FEED SHELF and work surface. •...
Kodak. • Such damages for which Kodak will not be responsible, include, but are not limited to, loss of revenue or profit, downtime costs, loss of use of the equipment, cost of any substitute equipment, facilities or services or claims of your customers for such damages.
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Kodak and X-Omat are trademarks. om3407_1_17sep99.fm Health Imaging EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY • ROCHESTER, N.Y. 14650 Printed In USA...