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MAINTENANCE
If the wash tank is particularly soiled or slimy, it must be thoroughly cleaned and rinsed.
To do this, first remove the film transport.
If the tank was removed, clean and dry the tank drain stem receptacle in the base.
Clean and drain the drip pan.
After cleaning, reinstall the wash tank.
2. Carefully lift the thermistor arm up until it locks in place (and remove the transport if it is still
installed). Remove the developer and fixer tanks and dispose of the old chemistry in accordance
with local codes. Clean the thermistor.
3. Rinse and, using separate color-coded sponges to avoid possible contamination, clean both
tanks. Rinse again and wipe dry with a lint-free towel.
4. Reinstall the fixer (red) tank in the base. Fill with contents of the Peri-Pro fixer bottle. Pour care-
fully to prevent splashing.
5. Reinstall the developer (black) tank in the base. Fill with contents of the Peri-Pro developer
bottle. Pour carefully to prevent splashing and possible contamination. Lower the thermistor
arm into place in the developer tank.
Note:
Peri- Pro chemistry should be at or below 75°F.
Reassemble the Peri-Pro III
1. Slowly and carefully lower the film transport straight into the tanks. The film transport must sit
squarely on the cutouts found on the top of the vertical plates to the left and right side of the tanks.
2. Insert the film inlet grill on top of the transport.
3. Install the cover with the refill access door in front. Hang the film delivery receptacle on the cutout
at the dryer end of the cover.
4. Plug the line cord into a 115V outlet and turn the
POWER
switch
ON
.
Figure 12
4. Scrub grooves inside the transport with a small brush,
paying close attention to the areas just above the
chemistry line, where crystallization occurs. Rinse to
remove deposits. See Figure 12.
5. Scrub and rinse the gears on the back of the transport.
6. With a dry, lint-free cloth wipe off any moisture from
the shutter and the film inlet area and grill. Impor-
tant: These areas must be dry before processing film.
7. Clean the dryer transport rollers if dry, white chemistry
residue is evident. Follow the procedure detailed
under Quarterly Maintenance #12.
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.
