Sidekick SK-8RG, Owner'S Manual

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4 X 5 INSTRUCTIONS (optional)
Practice loading the 4x5 HOLDER with the lights on. The HOLDER will process 4 sheets
at a time.
The 2 stainless clips are on the TOP of HOLDER. Rotate both clips toward the center
core.
Insert the sheets with the emulsion towards the center. 4x5 sheet film has notches in one
corner. Hold the sheet facing you with the longer side vertical. When the notches are at
the top right corner, the emulsion is facing you.
Load the 2 inside sheets first. Load from the TOP of the HOLDER. Squeeze the film so
that it can fit inside the ring of the HOLDER. Push the sheet into the groove. Use your
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 of the HOLDER. Place the spindle
with the HOLDER(S) in the Processing DRUM and process normally. Select DRUM SIZE =
4 for 1 HOLDER in the 4-roll DRUM and DRUM SIZE = 6 for 2 HOLDERS in the 8-roll
DRUM.
After processing:
1. Remove the HOLDER(S) from the spindle.
2. Rotate the stainless clips toward the center core of the HOLDER
3. Push the sheet up slightly from the bottom.
4. Pull the sheet from the TOP. Use your other hand to help guide the sheet.
5. Use your own method to dry the sheets.
6. Rinse the HOLDER(S), spindle and DRUM. AIR DRY. DO NOT USE HOT AIR.
Very thin base 4x5 film like Kodalith will not mount in the holder.