V6.0_2021-05-25
OPTIMAX 2010 Instructions for use
5160-0-0002
PROTEC GmbH & Co. KG, In den Dorfwiesen 14, 71720 Oberstenfeld, Germany
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5.3.3
Weekly cleaning
CAUTION!
Remove the water or dryer roller rack so that no water enters the air shaft.
The developer chemistry creates deposits in the machine. These deposits have a negative effect on the
development process of the film material. The X-ray film processor must therefore be cleaned of these
deposits at regular intervals.
Clean the roller rack every week, which takes only a few minutes.
1
Switch off the device and remove the cover
2
Open the locking mechanism of the roller racks: To do this, open the latches (red, blue and
beige) on the right side of the drive shaft.
3
Remove the roller packs and rinse thoroughly under warm running water and allow to drain. It
is best to use a soft sponge (not a pot scrubber - this will scratch the rollers!) to remove the dirt
from the rollers. The rollers can be moved by turning the drive shaft.
4
Dry the feed roller pair well (first roller pair of the developer).
5
Reinsert the roller sets: red = developer, blue = fixer, beige = washer/dryer. Make sure that they
are inserted correctly and do not forget to lock the drive shaft.
6
Put the device cover back on and make sure that it is correctly attached.
7
Clean the outside of the unit with a damp cloth. Do not use harsh cleaners or solvents.
5.3.4
Thorough cleaning every 3 months
Depending on the film throughput, the machine must be thoroughly cleaned every 3 to 6 months by
PROTEC customer service or a service authorized by PROTEC. Appropriate tank cleaners are available for
the developer and water tanks; the fixer tank is cleaned with water only. When using chemical tank
cleaners, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Procedure:
•
Switch off the device and empty the tanks by opening the shut-off valves. Caution: The device
will not empty if it is switched on.
•
Remove the device lid and wait until the tanks are completely empty, then close the stopcocks
again. Fill the fixing tank with water. Prepare the cleaners for the developer and water tanks
and fill them into the corresponding tanks.
•
Pull the suction tubes out of the regeneration tanks and hang them in a bucket filled with
water. Caution: Do not add any chemical cleaner!
•
Put on the lid and switch on the unit.
•
Start film transport (see "Starting and stopping the film transport manually" chapter 4.1.16.3)
and let it run for 10 to 20 minutes. During this time, the inserted roller packs are cleaned.
NOTE
After cleaning the tank, rinse the tanks thoroughly. Fill with fresh water twice and
run the machine for 10 minutes each time. Empty the tanks again and close the
shut-off valves.
•
Take out the roller-racks and rinse them thoroughly with running water. Remove remaining dirt
from the rollers by using a sponge and clean thoroughly. Doing this, the rollers can be turned
by turning the drive shaft. Remove the sheet metal covers from the dryer rack and clean the
rack with soap (dishwashing liquid). Reinstall the roller-racks in the machine.