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- Page 1 Publication No. 981799 09JUL98 Supersedes 981799 16OCT97 OPERATOR’S MANUAL for the Kodak M35M X-Omat PROCESSOR Kodak M35A-M X-Omat PROCESSOR H112_0043AC HEALTH IMAGING © Eastman Kodak Company...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 3: Overview
Section 1: Overview Publication Part Numbers This publication is part of a series of instruction books that provides technical support information on the Kodak M35M and M35A-M X-Omat PROCESSOR. It is recommended that these publications be kept in the binder provided. -
Page 4: Features
2 minutes and 15 seconds drop time (dry to dry) for a 24 cm sheet of film. The developer temperature is 33.3˚C ±0.3˚C (92.0˚F ±0.5˚F). Development time is approximately 33 seconds and is based on using Kodak Min-R M FILM. -
Page 5: Processing Film
Processing Film Section 2: Processing Film Start-Up Main Power Switch Figure 2 Warning TOP COVER Keep fingers, clothing, cleaning materials, etc., away from the moving parts of the PROCESSOR. [1] Turn on: • water supply • Main Power Switch [2] Remove the Top Cover. MAIN POWER DIGITAL... - Page 6 20 minutes. RACK [5] Install the Top Cover. [6] Press the Run/Standby Switch. [7] Feed a sheet of Kodak ROLLER TRANSPORT CLEANUP FILM, CAT No. 122 4310, into the PROCESSOR when the Digital Temperature Display indicates the correct developer temperature for the mode selected.
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Page 7: Feeding Sheet Film
Processing Film Feeding Sheet Film Caution • The Kodak M35M and M35A-M X-Omat PROCESSORS process only sheet film. • Feeding other than sheet film may result in transport problems and damage to the components in the processing racks. Film Sizes and Direction of Film Feed Figure 6 [1] Press the Run/Standby Switch. -
Page 8: Shutdown
OPERATOR MANUAL Shutdown PROCESSOR in Shutdown Mode Figure 8 [1] Turn off: • Main Power Switch TOP COVER • water supply [2] Disconnect the main power. [3] Remove: • Top Cover • Evaporation Covers [4] Do the “Daily” cleanup procedure on Page 17. [5] Install the Top Cover with a 5 cm (2 in.) opening. -
Page 9: Processing Solutions
Processing Solutions Section 3: Processing Solutions Preparation Processing Tanks with the Splash Guard Figure 9 and the Drip Tray DRIP TRAY Caution SPLASH GUARD Avoid contamination of the processing solutions. • To avoid spilling solutions from one tank into the next one, use the Splash Guard between the developer and fixer Tanks. -
Page 10: Draining The Tanks
OPERATOR MANUAL Draining the Tanks Figure 10 WEIRS wash WATER INLET fixer wash developer fixer DRAIN (3) developer H112_0160DCC H112_0160DA [1] If the PROCESSOR has a Silver Recovery Unit connected, disconnect the fixer drain tube at the input side of the Silver Recovery Unit. -
Page 11: Filling The Tanks
[4] Install the Splash Guard over the Fixer Tank. [5] To fill the PROCESSOR Developer Tank: (a) Fill the Developer Tank half full of developer replenisher from the Replenishment Tank. (b) Add Kodak RP X-Omat DEVELOPER STARTER according to the recommendations of the film manufacturer. DEVELOPER FIXER... -
Page 12: Replenishment
OPERATOR MANUAL Section 4: Replenishment Checking the Replenishment Flow Rates Checking the Replenishment Flow Rates Figure 12 [1] Remove the Top Cover. DEVELOPER TUBING [2] Lift the Upper Roller of the Detector Crossover QUICK Assembly. See Figure 13. DISCONNECT METAL [3] Check that the replenisher solutions flow freely LATCH through the tubing located along the drive side of... - Page 13 FILM 59 sheets or less Note • Kodak RP X-Omat CHEMICALS are recommended. • Replenishment rates are based on one sheet of 18 x 24 cm film. If feeding two sheets, double the replenishment rates. • For best results, feed film consistently.
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Page 14: Correcting Difficulties
OPERATOR 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 fixer solution. • 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. - Page 15 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.
- Page 16 OPERATOR MANUAL 1. Transport Failure 2. Surface Artifacts 3. Abnormal Film Densities 4. Wet Films 5. Low Solution Levels 6. Overlapping of Films Check for solution in the Replenishment Tanks. Fill if necessary. • NOTE: Mix developer replenisher in quantities not to exceed a 2-week supply.
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Page 17: Cleanup And Periodic Maintenance
Cleanup and Periodic Maintenance Section 6: Cleanup and Periodic Maintenance Daily Caution When using the cleaners, wear rubber gloves and suitable eye protection. Both system cleaners can be used simultaneously, provided that safe-handling precautions are followed. Do not operate the PROCESSOR unless there is solution (processing solution, system cleaner, or water) in both the developer and fixer Tanks. -
Page 18: Every Two Weeks
Note If solution is present in the Bypass, the Silver Recovery Unit is not operating. [9] Use Kodak SILVER ESTIMATING TEST PAPERS, CAT No. 196 5466, to check the silver content of the solution flowing into the drain. [10] If the test shows more than 1 gram/litre of silver, install a new cartridge in the Silver Recovery Unit. - Page 19 Cleanup and Periodic Maintenance Silver Recovery Unit Figure 16 Rack and Turnaround Assembly Figure 17 BYPASS CHAIN ROLLER STUD RACK SIDE PLATE (2) TURNAROUND H112_0007ACA SIDE PLATE (2) H112_0018ACB SILVER RECOVERY UNIT H112_0007AC H112_0018AC Cleaning the Replenishment Strainer Assemblies Figure 18 STRAINER ASSEMBLY SCREEN H112_0092BCA...
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Page 20: For Low-Volume Operations
Weir. (f) To fill the PROCESSOR developer Tank: 1. Add 190 mL (6.5 fl oz) of Kodak RP X-Omat DEVELOPER STARTER according to the film manufacturer’s recommendations. 2. Fill the developer Tank to the higher Fill Line on the red Weir with developer-replenisher solution. - Page 21 Cleanup and Periodic Maintenance For High-Volume Operations [13] If the PROCESSOR handles a high volume, 30 sheets of film/day or more, do Steps (a) - (j) monthly. Use only qualified service personnel to perform 981799 - 09JUL98 all necessary adjustments and procedures.
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Page 22: New Equipment Warranty
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. - Page 23 New Equipment Warranty Publication History Affected Print Date Pub No. ECO No. Pages File Name Notes Sept. 1992 981799 4014-318 3133cm_a.txt Original Printing in CAPS. Called PCN 1 — This Operator Manual supersedes Publications No. 635984 and 636746. The previous operating instructions for the M35-M and M35A-M PROCESSORs were combined into one manual, and the information updated.
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