26 A-62051 May 2008
Replenishing the Archive Processor
Replenishment tables Replace the developer and fixer with fresh chemicals according to the
frequency listed in the table below, or every two weeks, whichever
interval comes first.
NOTE: Change the developer and fixer at least every two weeks.
Mixed film sizes If you are processing both 16 mm and 35 mm film, use a combination of
the chemical replenishment guidelines. The chemical usage ratio for
35 mm to 16 mm film is 1:2.
For example, with manual replenishment, you can process 457 m
(1500 ft) of 16 mm film and 230 m (750 ft) of 35 mm film before you
need to change the chemicals.
Changing chemicals
during processing
Use proper precautions when using processing chemicals. Review the
MSDS for the developer and fixer.
1. Power down the Archive Processor or turn off the water. This
reduces the possibility of the water jacket overflowing later when
you reinsert the tanks.
2. Hold the gear cover back and remove the processing racks from the
processor (#1 rack first, then #2, #3, #4, and #5).
The rack number is located just above the drive gear. Hold a
sponge under the racks when transferring them to the sink. This
avoids chemicals dripping on surrounding work areas or the floor
and possible cross-contamination of chemicals.
3. Pull the gear cover back and lift the fixer tanks out of the
Archive Processor. Each fixer tank is labeled with an F.
Film Manual Replenishment Automatic Replenishment
16 mm
single strand
5 hours
900 m (3000 ft)
30 hours
5500 m (18,000 ft)
16 mm
dual strand
2.5 hours
two strands of 450 m
(1500 ft) each
15 hours
two strands of 2750 m
(9000 ft) each
35 mm
single strand
2.5 hours
450 m (1500 ft)
15 hours
2750 m (9000 ft)
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