Sidekick SK-8RG, Руководство пользователя

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AUTOMATIC REPLENISHING
The SK-8RG can save 2 solutions in separate containers for replenishment, silver
recovery or re-use.
Initially set up your unit to run without automatic replenishment. When you are familiar
with the operation and satisfied with the results, add the replenishment option.
The first solution to be saved should be FIX (contains silver). COLOR FIX is used in C-41
and 7 step E6 (slides). Agfa has a universal FIX (Agfa #BVN1L) that can also be used
with B/W.
The second solution to be saved and replenished is bleach in the process you use most.
Replenishing bleach saves a lot of money.
DESCRIPTION
The METERING VALVE mounts on the proper solution inlet tube of the selector valve.
The control knob on the top of the valve is used to adjust the replenishment 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 precise metering.
SETTING UP
The RETURN tubes are connected to the SAVE FIX and SAVE BLEACH tubes on the
backside of SIDEKICK. Turn SAVE on (red showing).
Connect the kit as per drawing:
1. The RETURN tubing must follow all the rules of a DUMP line.
a. Keep it short and going down as quickly as possible.
b. Minimum of a 12” drop.
c. End of tubing must never be in solution.
2. Allow slack on USED and REPLENISHER tubing.
3. Aerate the bleach with a fish tank air pump (2 hours/day or more) through AIR fitting.
4. The OVERFLOW should be directed to your container. The fix overflow contains silver
and should be properly disposed of.
5. A CONSTRICTOR in the USED tubing may be needed when higher replenishment rates
are required.
6. Extra BLADDERS (16” x 6”) are available at pet shops.