AFP Imaging Mini-Medical Series, Installation, Operation & Service Parts Manual

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Operation
Mini Med Series 0000061122
Loading Chemicals
Always begin with a clean processor. The processor should have been cleaned in the
normal course of installation or maintenance.
With the developer and/or fixer tank cleaned and drained, add processing chemicals as
described below:
WARNING: Read and heed safety precautions given by your chemical manufacturer
in mixing, using and disposing of processing solutions.
To prevent chemical splashing and the risk of contamination follow these instructions
carefully.
1) Close the tank drain valves at the front of the processor.
2) If not already done, remove the three racks and set aside.
3) Cover the developer tank with a sheet of newspaper to protect it from accidental
splashes of fixer.
4) Carefully pour about 1.5 gallons of fixer working solution into the fix tank. Do Not
attempt to fill the tank to the overflow.
5) Cover the fixer tank with a sheet of newspaper to protect it from accidental splashes
of developer.
6) Carefully pour about 1.5 gallons of developer working solution into the developer
tank. Do Not attempt to fill the tank to the overflow.
7) Carefully pour about 1.5 gallons of warm water into the wash tank. Do Not attempt
to fill the tank to the overflow.
8) Replace the racks. Lower them into the tanks slowly to prevent splashing. Check for
correct seating on the locating pins and driveshaft.
9) Attach the replenisher hoses to the fittings on the replenisher supply containers.
10) Turn the Power Switch-ON. Operate the Manual Replenishment switch to run the
replenishment pumps until the developer and fixer are seen in the overflow drain tubes.
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