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 LO Fixer and Replenisher,
Part A (one bottle) |
For each Step (1 and 2):
- 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 LO Fixer and Replenisher,
Part B (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. |
- Always measure and record the quantity of fixer 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).
To Make |
Start with Water
70°-80°F
(21°-27°C) |
While Stirring Continuously, Slowly Add (in order) |
Part A |
Part B* |
5 Gallons
(19 Litres) |
3.7 gallons
(14 litres) |
1 bottle |
1 bottle |
10 Gallons
(38 Litres) |
7.4 gallons
(28 litres) |
2 bottles |
2 bottles |
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* After adding Part B, stir continuously until solution is completely mixed (appx. 2 minutes). |
- The concentrate Parts A and B 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 250-gallon size consists of:
- Part A: one (1) 50-gallon (189 litre) drum of liquid
- Part B: one (1) 4.5-gallon (16.9 litre) flexible container of liquid
To Make |
Start with Water
40° - 90°F
(4.5° - 32°C) |
While Stirring Continuously, Slowly Add (in order) |
Part A |
Part B* |
250 Gallons
(946 Litres) |
195 gallons
(738 litres) |
1 drum |
1 container |
100 Gallons
(379 Litres) |
78.2 gallons
(296.6 litres) |
20 gallons
(75.7 litres) |
1.8 gallons
(6.74 litres) |
50 Gallons
(189 Litres) |
39 gallons
(148 litres) |
10 gallons
(38 litres) |
0.9 gallons
(3.37 litres) |
10 Gallons
(38 Litres) |
7.8 gallons
(29.6 litres) |
2 gallons
(7.6 litres) |
22.8 ounces
(674 mls) |
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* After adding Part B, stir solution until completely mixed. If solution is cloudy, continue stirring until solution is clear. |
- 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 fixer rack. |
3 |
Fill the fixer tank to the fill line. |
4 |
Replace the fixer rack. |
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for Storage and Handling Conditions for KODAK Medical Processing Chemicals.
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