Sidekick SK-8RG Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

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  SIDEKICK

Automatic

Film Processor

Model

 

SK-8RG

Owner’s Manual

                                                      

US PATENT RE 34,188

Please record the Serial No. ____________ and date of Purchase __________
Please mail in your warranty card.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 Description

9 Chemicals

2 Setting up

9 Processes other

4 Processing

10 Push processing

5 Drying

10 Disc processing

6 Reel loading

11 4x5 processing

7 Special functions

12 Automatic replenishing

7 Maintenance

15 Service

8 Alarms and messages

18 Parts list

8 Hints

20 Phone #’s & Log

                            WARRANTY

Each Photo-Therm product is produced under rigid quality control standards. This
unit is fully warranted for a period of one year from date of purchase.  Photo-Therm
  110 Sewell Ave Trenton NJ 08610  USA  Tel 609 396-1456  Fax 609 396-9395.

Summary of Contents for SK-8RG

Page 1: ...4 Processing 10 Push processing 5 Drying 10 Disc processing 6 Reel loading 11 4x5 processing 7 Special functions 12 Automatic replenishing 7 Maintenance 15 Service 8 Alarms and messages 18 Parts list...

Page 2: ...sses are pre programmed but the developer time can be easily changed when desired The SK 8RG protects the film from possible operator errors It has an interactive computerized display that prompts and...

Page 3: ...can run in any direction Allow about 2 feet 60 cm extra for slack Label both ends of the tubing with the chemical name Slip one end over the proper tube and the other end over the exposed black tubing...

Page 4: ...close to unit Fig 1 Run tubing directly to DUMP bottle Fig 1 Cut off unneeded length of dump tubing Fig 1 Run the DUMP and the FLUSH tubing separately into the 3 gray fitting on the DUMP bottle Do not...

Page 5: ...ols the warm air blowing on the DRUM This fine tunes the solution to an accurate temperature for very consistent results When one solution is finished it is drained out and the prepared solution in th...

Page 6: ...y Paterson tm reels will work They are available at most photo stores Contact Photo Therm if you prefer to use different style reels 35 MM FILM Cut off the film leader Clip the corners of the leading...

Page 7: ...d but not touching the bottom of the heat tank A glass or dial thermometer will not work The temperature can be adjusted with a small screwdriver through a hole on the left side of the unit Clockwise...

Page 8: ...NOT TURN UNIT OFF until you check why A continuous series of short buzzes signals that the unit requires attention Read the message in the display to find out what needs to be done Check Dev etc mean...

Page 9: ...tone Run for at least 2 hours a day The bleach is SAVED in this process because of its cost If you wish to save a different chemical let us know Check reversal for scum growth discard clean bottle re...

Page 10: ...plastic and process normally DISC DRYING When the processor says INSERT PLUG push the disc dryer assembly into the coupling as if it was a normal processing DRUM Insert the cord from the dryer into t...

Page 11: ...other hand to help guide the sheets After all the sheets have been loaded rotate the stainless clips toward the outside ring to hold in the sheets The spindle should then be inserted from the bottom o...

Page 12: ...nishment rate The REPLENISHING BOTTLE contains both the used solution and the fresh replenisher solution The replenishing solution is held in the internal BLADDER which equalizes solution heights for...

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Page 14: ...a red tinge increase the bleach replenishment rate and or make sure the bleach is aerated You can usually re bleach the film to correct the problem CALIBRATING THE METERING VALVE If you wish to check...

Page 15: ...ing while the spindle is being pulled in Adjust by mounting the STAPLE closer to the motor Machine failure message Temperature sensor problem Check ribbon connector from heat tank Make sure it is push...

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Page 17: ...he clamp With a paper towel in hand remove the SV tubing from the pump fitting Remove the ribbon connector of the SV from the PC board Carefully lift the connector straight up Do not bend the pins The...

Page 18: ...and wipe up any loose solutions Tie down the 2 pumps through the holes in the base with strong twine Remove the magnetic stirrer white pill from inside the heat chamber Close the unit Remove and keep...

Page 19: ...19 blank sheet for page count insert wiring diagram...

Page 20: ...553 2001 Porters Get catalog Has Rexton Hyperwet 35 0597 a B W rinse 708 833 0300 McMasters Ask for catalog Has silicone grease 1418K4 800 537 9724 United Plastics Ask for catalog Good source for bot...

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