Preventive Maintenance: Every 6 Months Or As Required - Kodak X-Omat M43 PROCESSOR Service Manual

Section 8: Preventive Maintenance: Every 6 Months or As Required
Reliable operation of the PROCESSOR requires that all PARTS are cleaned, adjusted, and lubricated correctly.
Important
In addition to the Preventive Maintenance procedures that should be done weekly and monthly, do the following
procedure every 6 months or as required.
[1] Move the main wall CIRCUIT BREAKER to the OFF position.
[2] De-energize the PROCESSOR.
[3] Remove the TOP COVER from the PROCESSOR.
[4] Remove the DRIVE SIDE ACCESS PANEL.
[5] Drain the DEVELOPER, FIXER, and WASH TANKS.
[6] Remove:
• DRYER RACK
• EVAPORATION COVERS
• WASH RACK
• FIXER RACK
• DEVELOPER RACK
Caution
Carefully follow all safety precautions and directions included with the System Cleaner.
[7] Clean the RACKS and TANKS with System Cleaner:
• DEVELOPER RACK and DEVELOPER TANK
– Use Kodak Developer System Cleaner.
• FIXER RACK and FIXER TANK
– Use Kodak Fixer/Wash System Cleaner.
• WASH RACK and WASH TANK
– Use Kodak Fixer/Wash System Cleaner or a mild solution of chlorine bleach if biological growth exists.
Use 60 mL (2 fluid ounces) of bleach for every 3.8 L (1 gallon) of water. If necessary, soak the WASH
RACK for 20-30 minutes.
[8] Rinse the RACKS well with warm running water to eliminate all traces of the System Cleaner.
[9] Fill and drain the TANKS at least 3 times with warm running water to eliminate all traces of the System Cleaner.
[10] Inspect the following parts on all the RACKS for excessive wear and if necessary, install the new parts listed
below:
• ROLLERS
• BEARINGS
• DRIVE GEARS
[11] Check all RACKS for squareness and install them into the PROCESSOR. If necessary, see the procedure for
squaring the RACKS.
[12] Check that the MAIN DRIVE CHAIN and WORMS are lubricated.
• If the DRIVE CHAIN is dry, apply lubricant to the DRIVE CHAIN. Use NLGI-No. 2 LITHIUM BALL
and ROLLER BEARING GREASE TL-2324.
• If the DRIVE CHAIN is rusty, remove it and install a new DRIVE CHAIN.
• If the WORMS are dry, sparingly apply lubricant to the WORMS. Use RED GREASE TL-4156.
981090 – September 1995

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