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ECOMAX
TM
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Trouble Shooting
English
Trouble Shooting
Summary
1 Algae ............................................................................................................ 31
1.1 Excessive algae growth in water tank ................................................... 31
2 General ........................................................................................................ 32
2.1 Unit does not switch on ......................................................................... 32
3 Drive............................................................................................................. 32
3.1 Film transport not running ..................................................................... 32
3.2 Machine does not start automatically .................................................... 32
3.3 Machine doesn't stop automatically....................................................... 32
3.4 Film transport does not function, fan runs ............................................. 32
3.5 Machine stops before film comes out.................................................... 32
3.6 Relation between processing time and developer temperature ............ 33
3.7 Changing the transport speed ............................................................... 33
4 Chemicals Baths......................................................................................... 33
4.1 No circulation in bath............................................................................. 33
4.2 Developer temperature too high............................................................ 33
4.3 Developer temperature too low ............................................................. 34
4.4 Developer temperature too low, fixer temperature too high .................. 34
4.5 Calibration of developer temperature .................................................... 34
5 Film defects................................................................................................. 34
5.1 Films will not dry.................................................................................... 34
5.2 The film does not transport correctly ..................................................... 34
5.3 Scratches, pressure marks, dirt on film ................................................. 34
6 Replenishment ............................................................................................ 35
6.1 Replenishment pump does not work or works insufficiently.................. 35
6.2 Replenishment volume too high or too low ........................................... 35
6.3 Adjusting the replenishment pump ........................................................ 35
7 Dryer ............................................................................................................ 35
7.1 Dryer fan does not run or runs with too slowly ...................................... 35
8 Water............................................................................................................ 36
8.1 Rinsing water does not flow .................................................................. 36
8.2 Water tank overflows............................................................................. 36
1 Algae
1.1 Excessive algae growth in water tank
• Algae growth inside the water tank is not only anoying, it causes increased
cleaning work and leaves residues on the films. If algae growth becomes
excessive, corrective measures must be taken:
• When work has been completed at the end of the day, drain water out of
the machine.
• Clean dryer-water rack regularly. Use soft sponge and soap to remove res-
idue from the rollers.
• Install a particle filter system in the fresh water supply for the processor.
• If water tank overflows due to algae growth blocking the overflow hose,
then the overflow hose can directly be connected to the connection at the
water tank inside the machine.
• If no other solutions can be found, use of anti-algae agents can result in
improvement (automatic dispensers work the best). However, it is known
that cleaning agents containing chlorine may corrode rubber rollers and
high-grade steel in the tank area (check before use).