Sidekick SK-8RG, Owner'S Manual

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DESCRIPTION
The SK-8RG automatic processor accurately tempers each solution, one at a time. This
design breakthrough allows B/W processing at 75
o
F and then immediately afterwards
slide processing 100
o
F. Tempered water is not needed. Long warm-ups are not
required.
All the solution bottles for processing color slides, color negatives and Black and White
negatives are constantly connected. The operator just selects the process. The unit
pumps the proper chemical from any of the 18 reservoir containers, quickly heats the
small volume needed to the correct temperature and starts processing. As it processes
one solution it prepares the next solution. At the end of the process cycle it automatically
flushes itself clean, preparing itself for the next process.
The SK-8RG is compact (26” wide by 14” high by 16” deep). The process drum is
removable for loading in a dark box or bag. The SK-8RG can process 8 rolls of 35, 5 rolls
of 120/220, 8 sheets of 4x5 or 18 disc films at one time. Two chemicals can be
automatically saved from each process for silver recovery or reuse. Fresh developer is
used for quality. The standard processes 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 informs the operator what it is doing. Possible
operator errors are also minimized because, chemical lines do not have to be switched
nor must volumes of solutions be measured.
SETTING UP THE UNIT
The unit comes packed in 2 boxes. Make sure you received the following:
... Main processor SK-8RG
... 8-reel and a 4-reel black processing drum with lids
... 8-reel and a 4-reel spindle
... 10 plastic film reels
... Spacer 2-roll (white fat donut)
... Turbo dryer tube. (White plastic 4” diameter 11” long)
... Coil of ¼” flexible tubing
... Power cord
... Six ½ gal. (2 liter) solution bottles with fittings
... Six 1 gal. bottles
... Two Metering valves
... Two 1 Gal replenishing bottles with bladders
... Two 1 gal. collapsible bottles
... Water bottle (5 gal) with float valve
... “Ice Maker” kit to connect water bottle to water pipe
... Dump bottle (5 gal) with level sensor and cap with
3” gray plastic fitting to hold two dump tubes
... 10 Film Clamps for 120/220 film.(white curved plastic pieces)
... Plug to seal COUPLING when FLUSHING
... Syringe of silicone grease
... Allen wrench (1/16”) for bushings
... Magnetic stirrer. A white “pill” (3/8” x 1”)
... Permanent marker
... Piece of Scotch Brite
tm
... Set-up video
... This instruction book