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Air Techniques PERI-PRO III User Manual

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I NT R A -OR A L
F I L M P R OC ES SOR
USER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 PERI-PRO III  I NT R A -OR A L F I L M P R OC ES SOR USER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONGRATULATIONS Th ank You a n d C o ng r a tu la ti ons on your purchase of the Peri-Pro III Intra-oral Film Processor, manufactured and sold by Air Techniques, Inc. Using a proven roller-less transport system, this unique processor carefully guides up to eight films at once through the developing process without the image surface being touched.

  • Page 3: Key Parts Identification

    KEY PARTS IDENTIFICATION Figure 1. Exterior View FILM INLET SHUTTER TABS FOR COVER CARRIERS ASSEMBLY FILM INLET GRILL FILM PACKET STORAGE MAINTENANCE LABEL TRASH RECEPTACLE AIR OUTLET GRILL OPERATOR CONTROLS FILM DELIVERY REFILL ACCESS RECEPTACLE PANEL AIR INLET GRILL Not shown: Grill inlet cover - comes installed on the Film Inlet Grill Figure 2.

  • Page 4: Box Contains / Unpack

    Shipping Box Contents: Unpack: 1. Place one hand on each side and under-  Peri-Pro III Processor base with cover - neath the processor. Lift the processor out of the carton and place it on a flat surface. Note: Grill Inlet Cover comes installed on Remove the end caps and plastic bag.

  • Page 5: Operation

    INSTALLATION 2. Assemble Processor Figure 4  Lower the film transport straight into the tanks. The film transport must sit squarely on the cut- outs found on the top of the vertical plates to the left and right side of the tanks. Note: The Transport locks the thermistor into place.

  • Page 6: Processing Film

    3. When the chemistry is within 1°F of the pre-set processing temperature, the TEMPERATURE READY/PROCESS light flickers. When the light remains steady, the factory pre-set temperature has been reached and the Peri-Pro III is ready to process film. Only process film when the TEMPERATURE READY/PROCESS light is on.
  • Page 7 OPERATION  Processing #0 (Pedo) or #1 (Adult Anterior) Films. #0 and #1 films cannot be fed directly into the processor. These films fit into corresponding # carriers (supplied with the processor), each of which carries the film through the processing cycle. Up to six #0 or #1 films can be loaded into corresponding carriers at one time.

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Servicing your Peri-Pro III on a daily, two week and quarterly basis is critical to maintaining quality processor performance. We recommend the maintenance procedure outlined below, using Formula 2000 Plus cleaner, and Peri-Pro Developer and Fixer, which are specially formulated for Peri-Pro pro- cessors.
  • Page 9 CHANGE PERI-PRO CHEMISTRY Change Developer and Fixer every two weeks or every 300 - 350 films, whichever comes first. Caution: Never operate the Peri-Pro III without liquid in the tanks. 1. Change the water. Follow the steps for changing water under Daily Maintenance.

  • Page 10: Quarterly

    This plate is necessary for proper film drying. 13. Change the chemistry. Follow the steps for changing chemistry under Every Two Weeks Maintenance. 14. Reinstall the transport and reassemble the Peri-Pro III. Follow the steps for reassembly under Every Two Weeks Maintenance.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Developer exhausted. a. Change chemistry after 300-350 film or 2 weeks, whichever comes first. b. Chemistry does not reach factory b. Call you authorized Air Techniques set temperature. dealer for service. c. X-ray machine is improperly set c. Call your x-ray dealer for service or inconsistent.

  • Page 12: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions 5. Film has black edge at a. Light fog. a. Check for and correct light leaks one end. in the dark room or daylight load- er. Put the grill inlet cover on the film inlet before leaving the dark- room or before removing hands from the daylight loader cuffs.
  • Page 13 When using a film carrier, load the carrier so that the film does not hit the side of the inlet. e. Transport arms are out of align- e. Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for service. ment. Films will be lost constant- ly, not occasionally.

  • Page 14: Specifications / Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS/SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS: 3 1/2" 3½" 25" 25" 10 1/2" 10 ½" 15 ½" 8½" 8 1/2" Length Width Height Overall 25” 9 3/4” 8 1/2” With Daylight Loader 25” 9 3/4” 15 3/4” With Film Duplicator/Daylight Loader 25” 12 3/4” 15 3/4”...

  • Page 15: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES/OPTIONS Description Part Number Peri-Pro Transport Cleaning Kit 43975 This kit contains all items needed to chemically clean a Peri-Pro Transport: 1 - cleaning tub 1 - brush 1 - twin pack of Formula 2000 Plus 43945 Refill for Transport Cleaning Kit Formula 2000 Plus Twin Pack Contains 2 bottles of Formula 2000 Plus 2 color-coded sponges...
  • Page 16 For over 50 years, Air Techniques has been a leading innovator and manufacturer of dental products. Our priority is ensuring complete satisfaction by manufacturing reliable products and providing excellent customer and technical support. Whether the need is digital imaging, utility room equipment or merchandise, Air Techniques can provide the solution via our network of authorized professional dealers.

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