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KODAK RP X-OMAT Developer and Replenisher

Mixing Instructions

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Contents

Updated January 10, 2002

Important Information Before You Begin

  • Observe the precautionary information on the containers.

  • Use ventilation with enough air circulation or exhaust to keep the mixing area free from strong odors (change 10 room-volumes of air per hour).

  • Wear rubber gloves, eye protection (visor goggles or face shield), and a chemically impervious apron when mixing chemicals.

  • To avoid release of irritating vapor(s), always follow mixing instructions.

  • When filling the processor with both developer and fixer solutions, fill the fixer tank first.


Automixer

  • A new mix of replenisher solution should be made when the low-solution level indicator is activated.

  • Be sure the tank has enough room to accept the additional amount of liquid volume to be mixed.

  • Before making the initial mix of replenisher solution, refer to the start-up procedures included in the automixer's operating instructions.

  • Be sure the automixer has been set to provide the proper dilution.

  • For best results, water temperature should be 70°-80°F (21°-27°C).


5 Gallons (19 Litres)

Step

Action

1

RP X-OMAT Developer and Replenisher, Part A (one bottle)

For each Step (1 thru 3):

  1. Remove the bottle's plastic cap.

  2. Do not remove or puncture the foil membrane covering the top of the bottle.

  3. Remove the dust cover from the top of the automixer.

  4. Insert the bottle in the appropriate template. Make sure the foil membrane is punctured by the probe to allow the solution to flow into the mixing tank.

2

RP X-OMAT Developer and Replenisher, Part B (one bottle)

3

RP X-OMAT Developer and Replenisher, Part C (one bottle)

4

Water will automatically fill the mixing tank. When properly diluted, the specific gravity of the developer should be 1.081 to 1.091.

5

Remove the empty bottles and place the dust cover on the automixer.

Manual Mixing

5 or 10 Gallons (19 or 38 Litres)

  • The concentrated Parts A, B, and C must be mixed at the recommended dilution.

  • Always measure and record the quantity of developer replenisher solution in the replenisher tank before mixing.

  • Be sure the tank has enough room to accept additional liquid volume (5 or 10 gallons / 19 or 38 litres).

  • A floating lid is required to control oxidation after mixing.


To Make

Start with Water
70°-80°F
(21°-27°C)

While Stirring Continuously, Slowly Add (in order)

Part A

Part B

Part C*

5 Gallons
(19 Litres)

3.7 gallons
(14 litres)

1 bottle

1 bottle

1 bottle

10 Gallons
(38 Litres)

7.4 gallons
(28 litres)

2 bottles

2 bottles

2 bottles

* After adding Part C, stir continuously until solution is completely mixed (appx. 2 minutes).

200 Gallons (757 Litres)

  • The concentrated Parts A, B, and C must be mixed at the recommended dilution.

  • Start with the required volume of water. Add the chemical parts slowly and in the order indicated.

  • The 200-gallon size consists of three (3) parts:

    • Part A: one drum of liquid

    • Part B: two containers of liquid

    • Part C: two containers of liquid



To Make

Start with Water
70°-80°F
(21°-27°C)

While Stirring Continuously, Slowly Add (in order)

Part A

Part B

Part C*

200 Gallons
(757 Litres)

146.3 gallons
(554 litres)

1 drum
(50 gallons / 189 litres)

2 containers
(1.9 gallons / 7.1 litres)

2 containers
(1.8 gallons / 6.7 litres)

100 Gallons
(379 Litres)

73.2 gallons
(277 litres)

25 gallons
(94.6 litres)

1 container
(120 fl oz. / 3.55 litres)

1 container
(112.6 fl oz. / 3.33 litres)

40 Gallons
(151.4 Litres)

29.3 gallons
(111 litres)

10 gallons
(38 litres)

48 fl oz.
(1.42 litres)

45 fl oz.
(1.33 litres)

20 Gallons
(76 Litres)

14.6 gallons
(55.4 litres)

5 gallons
(18.9 litres)

24 fl oz.
(710 mL)

22.5 fl oz.
(666 mL)

* After adding Part C, stir continuously until the solution is completely mixed.

400 Gallons (1514 Litres)

  • Start with the required volume of water. Add the chemical parts slowly and in the order indicated. Stir well after adding each chemical.

  • The 400-gallon mix should not be split to mix 200 gallons.

  • The 400-gallon size consists of four (4) parts:

    • Part I: one (1) drum of liquid

    • Part II: two (2) containers of powder

    • Part III: one (1) container of KODAK Hydroquinone, photographic grade

    • Part IV: one (1) container of liquid



To Make

Start with Water
70°-80°F
(21°-27°C)

While Stirring Continuously, Slowly Add (in order)

Part I

Part II

Part III

Part IV*

400 Gallons
(1514 Litres)

338 gallons
(1279 litres)

1 drum
(50 gal/189 litres)

2 containers
(98.8 lbs/44.8 kg)

73.6 lbs
(33.5 kg)

1 container
(3.2 gal/12.1 litres)

* Note:

  • Part IV must be added very slowly.

  • Attach a KODAK Screw Cap Dispenser Tube, Model II (Catalog 1905090) to the container. Make sure the tube end is below the surface of the mixing solution while dispensing Part IV.

  • Do Not Rinse the Empty Container into the Mix.

  • After adding Part IV, stir continuously until the solution is completely mixed.


To Prepare a Working Solution

  • Use the splash guard to avoid contamination of the developer with fixer.

  • Maintain the operating temperatures and the chemical replenishment rates recommended in Processing Recommendations for KODAK X-OMAT Processors, KODAK X-OMAT Multiloaders, and KODAK MIN-R Mammography Processors, (Service Bulletin 30).


Note: When filling the processor with both developer and fixer solutions, fill the fixer tank first.

Step

Action

1

Place the splash guard between the developer and fixer tanks.

2

Remove the developer rack.

3

Fill the developer tank to the fill line. See Service Bulletin 30 for the correct starter volume for your processor.

4

Replace the developer rack.

Additional Information

MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheets are available online via the MSDS Search Page.

Storage and Handling

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