KODAK RP X-OMAT LO Fixer and Replenisher

Technical Information Bulletin

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.
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)
To Make	Start with Water 70°-80°F (21°-27°C)	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

* 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)
To Make	Start with Water 40° - 90°F (4.5° - 32°C)	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)

* 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.

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

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