User Manual
PROTEC GmbH & Co. KG, In den Dorfwiesen 14, 71720 Oberstenfeld, Germany
• Replenishment rate of developer too high
• Developer chemicals are too high diluted: Renew
• After renewing chemicals: Starter is missing
• Circulation is broken down
5.3.1.3 Films will not dry
• If warm air comes out of the air channel in the dryer, chemicals and film type should be
checked
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Fixer solution is exhausted or diluted
5.3.1.4 Film has a yellow-green surface
• Not fixed correctly. Check the film type and fixer chemistry
• Fixer solution is exhausted or diluted. Replenishment rate of fixer is too low
5.3.1.5 Scratches, pressure marks, dirt on film
• Prior to processing films, run cleaner films through the processor
• Pressure marks caused by careless handling, finger nails etc
• Rollers are polluted. Clean tanks and roller racks
5.3.1.6 Cloudy film
• Level in developer is too low
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First guide bar of fixer rack is dirty (condensate or crystals). Clean roller racks
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Developer is old or circulation not working
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Try processing films by infeeding them with emulsion side up
5.3.2 Advice on Machine Errors
5.3.2.1 Machine does not switch on
• Ensure that electrical plug is firmly inserted into socket. Ensure that electrical socket has power
supply by testing with an appliance (e.g. table light)
5.3.2.2 Rinsing water does not flow
• Open water inflow tap
• Water pressure in the water system is too low: Minimum pressure 2 bar (29 psi)
5.3.2.3 Replenishment rate too high
• Check the programmed times of replenishment cycle and replenishment time
5.3.2.4 Replenishment rate too low
• Check the programmed times of replenishment cycle and replenishment time
• Check whether the machine can be started by means of each of the two film detection
switches in the feed slot. If one of the film detection switches is defective, call your service
technician. In the meantime, double the programmed replenishment time
5.3.2.5 Replenishment pump does not pump
• Check whether the replenishment containers are full and that the end of the suction pipe is
positioned under the liquid level
• Check whether there is air in the replenishment pipes. Replenishment hose aspirates air. Check
the hose connections
5.3.2.6 Water tank overflows
• Water drainage hose (overflow) is bent. The hose end should be positioned above the drainage
level in the syphon
• Check water drainage in the tank and hose for blockage and pollution. The drainage hoses
should have a constant fall
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