Protec OPTIMAX - Trouble Shooting; 1 Algae

Trouble Shooting
26 OPTIMAX
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Trouble Shooting
Summary
1 Algae ............................................................................................................ 26
1.1 Excessive algae growth in water tank.................................................... 26
2 General......................................................................................................... 27
2.1 Machine has no power........................................................................... 27
3 Drive .............................................................................................................27
3.1 Filmfeed out of order, dryer-fan is working ............................................ 27
3.2 Machine does not start automatically .................................................... 27
3.3 Machine doesn't stop automatically....................................................... 27
3.4 Drive motor does not run .......................................................................27
3.5 Transport stops before film comes out, changing the cycle time........... 27
3.6 Processing time and developer temperature relation ............................ 28
3.7 Changing the transport speed ............................................................... 28
4 Bath ..............................................................................................................28
4.1 No circulation in bath ............................................................................. 28
4.2 Developer temperature too high ............................................................ 28
4.3 Developer temperature too low.............................................................. 29
4.4 Developer temperature too low, fixer temperature too high................... 29
4.5 Removing the turning knob.................................................................... 29
4.6 Calibration of developer temperature .................................................... 29
5 Film defects ................................................................................................. 29
5.1 Films will not dry .................................................................................... 29
5.2 The film does not transport correctly ..................................................... 29
5.3 Scratches, pressure marks, dirt on film ................................................. 29
6 Replenishment ............................................................................................ 30
6.1 Replenishment pump does not pump or does not pump sufficiently ..... 30
6.2 Replenishment rates are too high or too low ......................................... 30
6.3 Adjust replenishment pump ................................................................... 30
7 Dryer............................................................................................................. 30
7.1 Dryer fan does not function or runs with reduced speed ....................... 30
8 Water ............................................................................................................30
8.1 Rinsing water does not flow................................................................... 30
8.2 Water tank overflows ............................................................................. 30
1Algae
1.1 Excessive algae growth in water tank
• Algae growth inside the water tank is not only anoying, it causes increased
cleaning work and leaves residue on the films. When algae is present, correc-
tive measures are required:
• When work has been completed at the end of the day, drain water out of the
machine.
• Clean dryer-water rack regularly. Use soft sponge and soap to remove resi-
due from the rollers.
• Install a particle filter system in the fresh water supply for the processor.
• If water tank overflows due to algae growth blocking the overflow hose, then
the overflow hose can be attached directly to the connection at the water tank
inside the machine.
• If no other solutions can be found, then usage of Anti-Algae-Agents can be a
great improvement (automatic dispensers work the best). However, it is
known that cleaning agents containing chlorine may corrode rubber rollers
and high-grade steel in the tank area (check before use).