Technical Information Bulletin
Mixing Instructions
Contents
Updated January 10, 2002
- 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.
- 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).
Step |
Action |
1 |
RP X-OMAT Developer and Replenisher, Part A (one bottle) |
For each Step (1 thru 3):
- Remove the bottle's plastic cap.
- Do not remove or puncture the foil membrane covering the top of the bottle.
- Remove the dust cover from the top of the automixer.
- 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.
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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. |
- 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 |
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* After adding Part C, stir continuously until solution is completely mixed (appx. 2 minutes). |
- 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) |
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* After adding Part C, stir continuously until the solution is completely mixed. |
- 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) |
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* 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.
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- 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. |
Material Safety Data Sheets are available online via the
MSDS Search Page.
Click Here
for Storage and Handling Conditions for KODAK Medical Processing Chemicals.
Kodak, Min-R, and X-Omat are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
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