Removing The Developer Or Fixer Heater - Kodak X-Omat 460 RA Processor Service Manual

Removing the Developer or Fixer Heater

For this procedure the processor must be deenergized. See page 1-6. In addition, the
FEED-END, MIDDLE and the DRIVE SIDE ACCESS PANELS must be removed from the
processor. See pages 1-3 through 1-5 for instructions, if necessary.
[1] Either—
(a) Drain the DEVELOPER and/or FIXER TANK by opening the DEVELOPER and/or FIXER DRAIN
VALVES on the FEED END of the processor or,
(b) Place a CLAMP on the DEVELOPER or FIXER TUBE leading to the THERMOWELL.
[2] Disconnect DEVELOPER HEATER CONNECTOR P8 or FIXER HEATER CONNECTOR P6 from the
ELECTRICAL BOX.
[3] Remove the HEATER from the THERMOWELL.
[4] Check that the HEATER LOCATOR is positioned in the THERMOWELL 13.9 cm (5.50 inches) from the
end opposite the HEATER.
[5] To install the new HEATER, use SILASIC SEALANT RTV 102 TL-2189 or equivalent. Tighten by hand
plus 1/2 turn.
Overtightening of the HEATER may cause damage to the THERMOWELL.
[6] Make the necessary connections.
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IMPORTANT
A small amount of DEVELOPER or FIXER may spill.
IMPORTANT
HEATER LOCATOR
Figure 5-5 Checking Heater Locator Positioning
THERMOWELL
HEATER
LOCATOR
H108_0120BCA
H108_0120BA
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