Correcting Difficulties - Kodak X-Omat 2000 Operator's Manual

Section 5: Correcting Difficulties
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• Film Feeding Error
Feed only single thicknesses of film. Feed the next film only after the
film feed signal sounds If there is no film feed signal, refer the difficulty
to qualified service personnel.
Feed only compatible films.
• Check that all Racks and Crossovers are seated correctly.
Check that the surfaces of all the Rollers are clean and smooth, especially in
the Developer Turnaround Assembly.
Check that the Dryer Air Tubes are in the correct positions.
Remove any dirt from the Dryer Rollers and Air Tubes, especially the slots.
Use a bottle brush and rinse with water.
Check that the replenishment settings are correct.
Adjust the Dryer temperature control setting to the lowest possible
temperature that still allows good drying.
Clean the Feed Shelf and Detector Rollers.
• Clean any biological growth in the Wash Tank with a mild solution of chlorine
bleach. Use 60 mL (2 fl oz) of bleach per 3.8 L (1 gallon) of water. Wipe the
Tanks with a soft sponge.
Check that the Weirs are seated correctly. Check that the Tanks are full.
• Change any chemicals that were not mixed correctly, are exhausted, or are
contaminated. Check that the replenishment flow rates are correctly set. Fill
the Replenishment Tanks if necessary.
• Check that all Rollers are in place and positioned and rotating correctly.
• Check that all Roller Gears, Sprockets, and Idlers are engaged.
• Replace any Roller that has a broken or worn Gudgeons.
• Replace any Bearings that do not allow the Turnaround Rollers to rotate
correctly.
Check the tension on the Rack Chain. Check that the Rollers do not hesitate
and that the Chain moves smoothly.
With the Processor on, check for movement on the surface of the solutions.
Movement indicates recirculation.
If the incoming wash water is dirty, clean the Rack and Tank thoroughly.
Change the incoming Water Filter. Make sure to use the correct Water Filter.
Check that the Dryer Air Exhaust is free from any obstruction.
• Check that the Turnaround Assembly is adjusted correctly. Make sure that the
Turnaround Assemblies are square with the Racks.
Check the incoming water temperature. Temperature must be between 4.4 C
(40 F) and 29.4 C (85 F).
1. Transport Failure
2. Surface Artifacts
3. Abnormal Film Densities
4. Wet Films
5. Low Solution Levels
6. Overlapping of Films

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