OPERATOR MANUAL for the Kodak X
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1. F and white W on the Crossovers with the same letters on the Racks b Push the right and left corners of the Crossover to check that it is set accurately 11 Rotate the Drive Gears 19 on the Racks to engage them with the Drive Shaft 18 12 Fill the Developer and Fixer Tanks 39 40 with solutions See Page 11 Troubleshooting If you have a problem with the Processor check this list of possible causes Ifthe problem is not solved by the actions listed here contact your service provider Action If this does not solve the Problem Problem Analysis problem contact your service provider Film is slanted Film is inserted improperly e Insert film along the left side of the Springs that squeeze the Rollers together Feed Tray are dislocated Attach the springs correctly Film is jamming Film does not enter between the Rollers Check whether the Springs that squeeze the Rollers are dislocated Reattach Crossovers are not installed in the Processor An air tube in the Dryer Rack is dislodged Install the Crossovers The Top Cover is misaligned Call the service provider Install the Top Cover correctly Scratches or marks on the film surface 1 Linear scratches e The Rollers are scratched or dirty e For black marks check and gently or dirt along the film clean the parts in the Rollers along the transport direction film path e For white marks check and gently clean the Rollers in the Developer Rack2. Turn on the power main circuit breaker at the wall or plug the Processor in Press the on the Power Switch 20 This will circulate the water for a few minutes Press DEV 9 at least 3 times Then press FIX 10 at least 3 times Press the O on the Power Switch Open the Drain Valves 22 23 and drain the water from the Tanks in the Processor Repeat Steps 12 17 two or three times to rinse the recirculation system of the Processor When the rinse water in the Developer and Fixer Tanks is clean press the O on the Power Switch While the water is draining remove crystal deposits from the inner walls of the Developer and Fixer Tanks 39 40 with a non abrasive sponge or lint free cloth gt Note Do not try to remove developer stains completely from the Racks and Tanks This is normal 21 Check the 2 Screen Filters 42 a If the Filters are clogged rub the Filters with a tooth brush b Rinse the Filters with water c Return the Filters to their original positions in the Tanks Figure 6 Cleaning the Tanks and the Screen Filters 22 Rinse the Tanks and wipe them with a lint free cloth To avoid any contamination wipe the Developer Tank 39 first then the Fixer Tank 40 and the Wash Tank 41 last 23 Install the Racks 12 15 16 and Crossovers 14 Press on the corners of the Crossovers to assure that they are fully seated 24 Install the
3. NE 23 P Y 22 Q 1 Press the O on the Power Switch 20 to turn the Processor off 2 Turn off the main power circuit breaker at the wall of the darkroom or unplug the Processor 3 Turn off the water to the Processor 4 Check that the Drain Containers 36 37 38 will accommodate more solution and will not overflow 5 Drain the developer and fixer solutions from the Tanks in the Processor by opening the red developer and blue fixer Drain Valves 22 23 6 Remove the Top Cover 1 by holding the front and back with both hands and lifting the Top Cover straight up 7 Remove the developer Evaporation Cover 11 the Crossovers 14 and the Racks 12 15 16 Rinse them with water 8 Close the Drain Valves 22 23 9 Remove the Replenishment Hoses 30 31 from the Replenishment Containers 34 35 Empty and rinse the Replenishment Containers with water 10 Fill the Replenishment Containers with water and place the ends of the Replenishment Hoses in the Containers H164_0014DCA H164_0014DC 9B8942 November 1997 9 OPERATORS MANUAL 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Place the Developer and Fixer Drain Hoses 24 25 into the Wash Water Drain Container 36 or into the floor drain if allowed by local codes Use the Pitcher 43 to pour 4 litres of water into the Developer and Fixer Tanks 39 40 in the Processor
4. a ae ak 13 Daily Maintenance 1 eee eee enna 13 Weekly Maintenance 0 0 tee eens 13 Monthly Maintenance 1 cc eee eens 13 TOUDE OG tery aes cee Pe oe ee OR he ee BE ee Meee e red Rae aes 14 Warranty U S only aana anaana 16 SI E ee eat E EEE ee ee a are ak 16 Warranty Repair Coverage 1 ee eee tees 16 How to Obtain Service 0 cee eee eee 16 Era e og ais eo ee me re ec E ee es Oe ree 16 2 November 1997 9B8942 Overview Section 1 Overview Product Description Model Electrical Requirements The KODAK X OMAT 1000 1 000A and 1000J Processors are fully automatic table top x ray film 1000 Processor 220 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Processors featuring easy installation and 1000J Processor 100 V AC 50 60 Hz maintenance reliability and optimum image quality 1000A Processor 120 V AC 50 60 Hz Noise Emission Information Operator position full system operating mode e Sound Pressure Level54 dB A La e Instantaneous Peak Values gt or 130dB C None Sound Power Level65 dB A 1 Measured in accordance with DIN 45635 in a Hemi Anechoic chamber Not required when the Sound Pressure Level La is lt 85 dB A Identifying the Parts of the Processor Referred to in this Operator Manual Figure 1 Overall View of the Processor and the Operator Controls Dev Temperature Rep H164_0026BCA H164_0026BC Control Description Dryer Temperature Rotates to adjust the te
5. film and the Rollers 13 will not accept film 6 Press the on the Power Switch 20 to turn the Processor on 7 Turn on the water to the Processor 8 The Ready Light 6 will illuminate and a beep will sound when the Processor is ready to process film 6 November 1997 9B8942 Operating Instructions Film Feeding Procedure Figure 4 Feeding Film into the Processor 28 x 35 cm 11x 14 in 35 x 43 cm 35 x 35cm ie ny 14 x 17 in 14 x 14 in 2 side by side A 10 x 25cm 4 x 10 in 25 x 30 cm 18 x 25cm 13x 18 cm 10 x 12 in 8 x 10 in erin H164_0019HC amp Important When inserting the film bring it into contact with the left side of the Feed Tray 21 Insert the film slowly Once the film is inserted do not pull it back or the developer on the edge of the film may moisten the Feed Tray resulting in uneven development of a film or in a transport problem The Feed Tray 21 is 35 cm 14 in long Ifa film is longer than 35 cm 14 in do not close the Lid of the Feed Tray 2 until the end of the film is inside the Feed Tray Check that it is closed tightly Or feed the next sheet of film when the beep has sounded and the Ready Light turns on Closing the Lid of the Feed Tray 2 tightly blocks the room light As soon as you close the Lid of the Feed Tray you may turn the room lights on Approximately 5 minutes after the last sheet of film is fini
6. of the equipment during the dealer s normal working hours Such repair service will include any necessary adjustments and or replacement of parts necessary to maintain your equipment in good working order How to Obtain Service Should equipment require service refer to the sales contract for details on whom to call for service or contact the dealer for KODAK X OMAT Processors who sold the equipment Limitations Warranty service is limited to the contiguous United States the island of Oahu in Hawaii and certain areas of Alaska This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak s control misuse abuse any attachments accessories or alterations not marketed by Kodak including service or parts to correct problems resulting from the use of such attachments accessories or alterations failure to follow Kodak s operating instructions or supply items Kodak makes no other warranties express implied or of merchantability for this equipment Repair without charge is Kodak s and the dealer s only obligation under this warranty e Kodak will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale use or improper functioning of this equipment even if loss or damage is caused by the negligence or other fault of Kodak e Such damages for which Kodak will not be responsible include but are not limited to loss of revenue or profit downtime costs loss of use of the equipment cost of any substitute
7. using KODAK Roller Transport Cleanup Film CAT No 166 2303 2 Marks at 63 mm e The Rollers are flawed or dirty e For black marks check and gently intervals along the film clean the Rollers in the Developer transport direction Rack For white marks check and gently clean the Rollers in the Fixer and Dryer Racks Clean the Feed Tray 3 Random scratchor The Feed Tray is dirty mark 14 November 1997 9B8942 Preventive Maintenance Action If this does not solve the Problem Problem Analysis problem contact your service provider Fogging e The developer is contaminated Drain the developer from the Processor and do the cleaning procedure on Page 9 for the Developer Tank Check that the Top Cover is fully closed e The Top Cover is not on properly e The room is too bright e Felt or foam is coming off the Processor Reduce the light in the room Call the service provider Clean and dry the Feed Tray See Page 7 for correct film feeding instructions Film cannot be The film is held by moisture on the Feed inserted Tray Top Cover is misaligned Install the Top Cover correctly Drain the developer from the Processor and do the cleaning procedure on Page 9 for the Developer Tank Mix new developer Check the volume of replenishment solutions in the Replenishment Containers Check that the Hoses are not bent Base density too high The fixer has mixed with the developer The developer has deteri
8. Evaporation Cover 11 on the Developer Rack 12 a First insert the end of the Evaporation Cover that is next to the Drive Gears 19 b Insert the other end and press into place 25 Close the Top Cover 1 of the Processor 26 Ifthe Processor will not be used for more than one a week leave the Tanks empty and the Top Cover H164_0022ACA L on and unplug the Processor If you are replacing H164_0022AC 39 10 the chemicals see the next section November 1997 9B8942 Replenishment Solutions Section 3 Replenishment Solutions Mixing the Developer and Fixer Replenishers Use KODAK RP X OMAT Developer Replenisher and KODAK RP X OMAT LO Fixer and Replenisher Avoid contaminating the chemical solutions by intermixing them Clean the Pitcher 43 after each use Carefully follow the mixing directions packed with the Replenishers The 1000 Processors are set before shipment to be used in the Flooded Mode Unless the mode of your Processor has been changed you must add KODAK RP X OMAT Developer Starter to the Developer Replenishment Container 35 at the rate of 3 fl oz gallon or 90 mL 3 8 L If you are not sure whether the Processor is set to Flooded or Regular Mode ask your service provider Filling the Tanks in the Processor Figure 7 Filling the Tanks 1 Press the O on the Power Switch 20 to turn the Processor off 2 Turn off the main power circuit breaker at the wall of the darkroom or
9. Publication No 9B8942 November 1997 Supersedes July 1997 HEALTH IMAGING OPERATOR MANUAL for the Kodak X Omat 1000 1000A and 1000J PROCESSORS LA ESN SS gee S Q Eastman Kodak Company 1999 PLEASE NOTE The information contained herein is based on the experience and knowledge relating to the subject matter gained by Eastman Kodak Company prior to publication No patent license is granted by this information Eastman Kodak Company reserves the right to change this information without notice and makes no warranty express or implied with respect to this information Kodak shall not be liable for any loss or damage including consequential or special damages resulting from any use of this information even if loss or damage is caused by Kodak s negligence or other fault A Warning To avoid hazardous conditions keep floors and floor coverings around your KODAK X OMAT Processor and associated drains clean and dry at all times Any accumulation of fluids from mixing tanks drain lines etc should be cleaned up immediately In the event of an accumulation of liquid due to backup overflow or other malfunctions of the drain associated with your Processor disconnect the power to the Processor and call a plumber or other contractor to correct any problem with the drain Kodak accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the serviceability of any drain connected to or associated with a KODAK X OMAT Proc
10. d Tray 21 with a dry lint free cloth Monthly Maintenance 1 In addition to the daily and weekly maintenance steps do the following steps at least once a month 2 Unplug the Processor and drain the Tanks 3 Use a soft non abrasive sponge or lint free cloth to clean the three Racks 12 15 16 Take care not to damage the rubber Rollers Check that all Rollers 13 rotate smoothly Check each Tank for crystals from the solutions If crystals are found soften them with a damp towel and wipe them off Install new 2 Replenishment Filters 32 If bacterial growth has occurred in the Wash Tank 41 of the Processor do the following a Plug the end of the Wash Water Drain Hose 28 b Mix a mild solution of 90 mL 3 fl oz of liquid bleach in 5 5 L 1 5 gal of water c Fill the Wash Tank 41 until the bleach solution comes out of the Wash Water Overflow Hose 29 d Let the bleach solution stay in the Wash Tank for 15 20 minutes e Unplug the Wash Water Drain Hose f When the bleach solution has emptied from the Wash Tank rinse the Wash Tank 3 times with water 4 5 k l 6 7 kl l 9B8942 November 1997 13 OPERATORS MANUAL 8 Mix new chemicals See Page 11 gt Note If the image quality of the film has been satisfactory you may use the solutions longer than a month 9 Install the Racks 12 15 16 10 Install the Crossovers 14 a Match the red D and blue
11. equipment facilities or services or claims of your customers for such damages This limitation of liability will not apply to claims for injury to persons or damage to property caused by the sole negligence or fault of Kodak or by persons under its direction or control Table 1 Publication History Affected Print Date ECO No Pages July 1997 9B8942 2504 470 All Pages 0m3482_1_470 doc First printing Nov 1997 9B8942 2504 475 All Pages om3482_1_475 doc Minor updates and translated into 6 languages Kodak and X Omat are trademarks Printed in U S A e om3482_1 fm EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Rochester NY 14650 HEALTH IMAGING
12. essor Such drains are the sole responsibility of the customer The KODAK X OMAT Processor must be at least 1 5 m 5 feet from the patient exposure area DIN 1988 Part 4 Drinking Water Supply Systems The KODAK X OMAT 1000 1000A and 1000J Processors have a Free Outlet DIN Part 4 2 1 water supply as shown in the figure on Page 9 The Outlet has an inside diameter of 5 mm and a clearance of 34 mm between the end of the Outlet and the spill over level of the solution Table of Contents Description Page OvervieW be Fd hee ne ee ee a RE Eee ee eee oe He hee 3 en ee ew edun Sees ees re me ee ede Sd EE 3 Noise Emission Information 0 000 eee ee eee eee eee 3 Identifying the Parts of the Processor Referred to in this Operator Manual 3 Operating Instructions oak korn PSA aaa eaa a ON Dee Pe ES RARER SR OAs 6 Pee en coin dese seeds e eee acted seemed e E he wee weed dees 6 Pir PeeoinG FOCS c2cedunds cba rni be bidewded whaawa sages eee 7 Daily Shutdown of the ProceSSOr 1 ee ees 8 Draining and Cleaning the Tanks in Preparation for Changing the Chemicals or Storing the Processor for More Than a Week nananana anann 9 Replenishment Solutions 0 0 ee ee ee eens 11 Mixing the Developer and Fixer Replenishers 0 0000 cee eee 11 Filling the Tanks in the Processor 0 ccc eee 11 Preventive Maintenance aaaea ee ee ee ees 13 RR E et as nce se Sev eran E ee ee eee Stadt ecco E wee
13. he Power Switch 20 to turn the Processor on 9B8942 November 1997 11 OPERATORS MANUAL 17 Turn on the water to the Processor 12 November 1997 9B8942 Preventive Maintenance Section 4 Preventive Maintenance Important For trouble free operation of the Processor perform maintenance periodically in accordance with the following suggestions Daily Maintenance 1 At the start of each processing day do the Start Up procedure on Page 6 2 At the end of each processing day do the Shutdown procedure on Page 8 Weekly Maintenance Caution When you install or remove the Fixer Rack 15 be careful not to splash fixer chemicals into the Developer Tank 39 Do not try to clean developer stains completely from the Racks or Tanks 1 Remove the 2 Crossovers 14 and the three Racks 12 15 16 rinse them with water and remove any dirt with a damp towel a Remove any crystals from the Drive Gears 19 with a non abrasive sponge or lint free cloth b Rotate the Drive Gears by hand to check that each Roller 13 rotates smoothly c Check that the Rollers are not damaged d Check the Wash Rack 16 for biological growth If necessary rinse the Rack well and clean it with a soft sponge or lint free cloth 2 Wipe the underside of the Top Cover 1 with a damp towel 3 Check that developer has not splashed onto the Feed Tray Wipe any splashes from the Feed Tray 4 Wipe the Fee
14. low Hose 35 Developer Replenishment Container 27 Frer Overton Hose 36 Wash Water Drain Container 28 Wash Water Dran Hoss a7 Frer Drain Container 29 Wash Water Overflow Hose Developer Drain Container 30 st 320 33 34 Developer Tank Developer Replenishment Hose 39 Fixer Replenishment Hose 40 Fixer Tank Wash Tank Screen Filter Pitcher Replenishment Filter Wash Water Supply Fixer Replenishment Container 9B8942 November 1997 5 OPERATORS MANUAL Section 2 Operating Instructions Daily Start Up A Warning e If Drain Containers 36 37 38 are used continually check that the Drain Containers have enough room in them to accommodate more solution and will not overflow e If the Processor drains solutions into a floor drain the drain must be made of chemically resistant non corrosive material Use PVC or the equivalent e The floor drain must have a minimum diameter of 7 6 cm 3 in and be free of obstruction e Drain service must comply with all local codes e Do not make a solid connection to the floor drain Use an open floor drain with a minimum clearance of 2 5 cm 1 in between the tubing from the Processor and the sides of the floor drain e If the Processor has not been used in a week or more change the Replenishment Filters 32 1 Check the solution levels in the Replenishment Containers 34 35 and in the Drain Containers 36 37 38 a If the levels in the Replenishment Con
15. mperature of the air in the Dryer Control Knob llluminates when the service provider should be contacted High s llluminates when the developer temperature is over the setpoint a Ready llluminates when the developer temperature is correct for processing film It blinks when either film is processing or the Wash Tank is filling with water Low t Illuminates when the developer temperature is below the setpoint RUN Manually starts one processing cycle Releases the Processor from Standby Mode DEV Manually delivers one developer replenishment cycle FIX Manually delivers one fixer replenishment cycle 9B8942 November 1997 3 OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 2 The Processor without the Top Cover 20 H164_0021DCA H164_0021DC gt Note See also the illustrations on Pages 9 11 HemNo Description itemNo Description a focoer Dyer Rack 20 Lid of the Feed Tray 1 Drive Shaft See the table on Page 3 19 Drive Gear a Evaporation Cover 2000 Power Switch m2 Developer Rack fa Feotay o Bo Poe O Developer Dran Vave feh ma Crossover e Fier Drain Valve ou 15 FierRack a Developer Drain Hose me WashRack SS SRBSner Drain Hose 4 November 1997 9B8942 Overview Figure 3 Processor with Replenishment and Drain Hoses Inserted in the Correct Containers 21 34 H164_0064DCA H164_0064DC Temno Description RemNo Description 26 Developer Overf
16. orated Base density too low Replenishment amount is insufficient improper development The chemicals are deteriorated The developer temperature is too low Replace the chemicals Contact the service provider Check the preset replenishment amount Improper fixing poor Replenishment amount is insufficient transparency The fixer is deteriorated Replace the chemicals Adjust the flow of water coming into the Processor Improper washing Wash Tank is not full white deposits on the film surface Improper drying The preset temperature is incorrect Adjust the Dryer Temperature Control Knob An air tube in the Dryer Rack is dislodged e Call the service provider Open the Drain Valve and drain a small amount of solution If the solution does not start to move do it again If after several attempts there is still no movement call the service provider Solution ina Tank is Air could be trapped in the Recirculation not moving Pump 9B8942 November 1997 15 Warranty U S only Section 5 Warranty U S only Note Kodak warrants this KODAK X OMAT 1000 or 1000A or 1000J Processor to function properly for one year from the date of initial installation when installed within 1 year from the date of shipment Warranty Repair Coverage lf this equipment does not function properly during the warranty period the dealer for KODAK X OMAT Processors who sold the equipment will provide or arrange for repair
17. ou are going to shut the Processor down for more than a week do the procedure on Page 9 instead 1 If the Processor has a Wash Water Drain Container 36 check the solution level in it There must be room for at least 3 8 litres in it If not empty the Container or replace it with a new one 2 Turn off the water to the Processor 3 Press the O on the Power Switch 20 to turn the Processor off Do not turn off the main power circuit breaker at the wall of the darkroom or unplug the Processor gt Note The fan on the back of the Processor will continue to run 4 Remove the Top Cover 1 by holding the front and back with both hands and lifting the Top Cover straight up 5 Remove the two Crossovers 14 6 Rinse the Crossovers with water and dry them 7 Install the Crossovers in the correct orientation by matching the D F and W on the Crossovers with the D F and W on the Racks 12 15 16 8 Press the corners of the Crossovers to assure that they are fully seated 9 Close the Top Cover of the Processor 10 Do not turn off the ventilation fan in the darkroom If the darkroom does not have a fan leave the darkroom door open 8 November 1997 9B8942 Operating Instructions Draining and Cleaning the Tanks in Preparation for Changing the Chemicals or Storing the Processor for More Than a Week Figure 5 Rinsing the Racks GSE C p
18. shed processing the Processor will automatically go into the Standby Mode to save energy While in the Standby Mode various components inside the Processor will run intermittently to maintain the temperature of the developer Inthe Dryer the fan rotates slowly and the Dryer goes to the preheating condition to keep the heat chambers warm lf you need to insert a film while the Processor is in the Standby Mode insert it through the Feed Tray A sensor will detect the sheet of film and switch the Processor out of Standby Mode 1 Before processing a sheet of film check that e the Ready Light 6 is on but not blinking e the room lights are off 2 Lift the Lid of the Feed Tray 2 and place a sheet of film inside the Feed Tray Align the film along the left side of the Feed Tray 21 See Figure 4 on Page 7 for the correct orientation for feeding each size of film 9B8942 November 1997 7 OPERATORS MANUAL 3 Slowly feed the sheet of film into the Processor When the film starts to move by itself release the film 4 When the trailing edge of the sheet of film is inside of the Feed Tray close the Lid of the Feed Tray tightly 5 The Ready Light 6 keeps blinking until the trailing edge of the inserted film has entered the Developer Rack 12 When the Ready Light stops blinking a beep will sound and you may insert another sheet of film Daily Shutdown of the Processor gt Note If y
19. tainers are low mix more solutions and add to the Containers See Page 11 b If the Drain Containers are almost full replace them with empty Containers 2 Remove the Top Cover 1 by holding the front and back with both hands and lifting the Top Cover straight up 3 Check the solution levels in the Developer and Fixer Tanks 39 40 in the Processor The Tanks are shown in Figure 6 on Page 10 Caution Even small amounts of one solution can seriously contaminate the other and cause poor quality x ray images This is especially true when fixer contaminates the developer To help avoid contamination thoroughly rinse the Pitcher or other Containers before and after each use Or you may want to have a separate set of implements for the fixer and for the developer a If the fixer is low add more fixer solution to the Fixer Tank 40 until fixer solution comes out of the Overflow Hose 27 b Check the solution level in the Developer Tank 39 and add more developer if necessary gt Note You can add solution to the Tanks in two ways by either pouring the appropriate solution from the Pitcher 43 or pressing DEV or FIX 9 or 10 until solution comes out of the Overflow Hose 26 or 27 4 Close the Top Cover 1 of the Processor 5 Press the four corners of the Top Cover to check that it is closed tightly e If the Top Cover is not closed tightly light will enter the Processor and fog the
20. unplug the Processor 3 Turn off the water to the Processor 4 Check that the Developer and Fixer Drain Valves 22 23 are closed 5 Remove the Evaporation Cover 11 the Crossover 14 that has the D and F on it and the Developer Rack 12 6 Rinse the Pitcher 43 7 Pour 3 8 litres of the fixer solution mixed on Page 11 into the Pitcher 43 Then with the Fixer Rack 15 in place carefully pour the solution into the Fixer Tank 40 H164_0024ACA XQ H164_0024AC amp Important Avoid contamination of the developer by removing any splashes of fixer from the empty Developer Tank Clean the Pitcher after each use 8 Clean the Pitcher 43 under running water 9 Wipe the Developer Tank 39 with a damp towel 10 Install the Developer Rack 12 11 Pour 3 8 litres of the developer solution mixed on Page 11 into the Pitcher If Developer Starter has not been added to the Developer Replenishment Container add 3 fl oz 90 mL of Starter to the Pitcher 12 Carefully pour the developer solution into the Developer Tank 39 13 Install the e Evaporation Cover e Crossover e Top Cover on the Processor 14 Insert the Drain Hoses 24 25 28 into the correct Drain Containers 38 37 36 e Do not insert the Hoses too far into the Containers e Do not bend the Hoses 15 Turn on the power main circuit breaker at the wall or plug in the Processor 16 Press the on t
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