COLENTA 37 NDT User manual

INSTRUCTIONMANUAL
09/2008FR
37 NDTDRYER
WDA1-1/S2

09/2008 FR
INDEXPAGE
1INTRODUCTION 1
2TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS 2
2.1 DIMENSIONS 3
3GENERALSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS 4-8
3.1 CHEMICALHANDLING/ FILMHANDLING 4
3.2 IMPORTANTWARNINGAND SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS 5-8
4BEFOREINSTALLATION 9-11
4.1 LOCATION 9
4.2 ELECTRICALSUPPLY 9
4.3 WATERSUPPLY 9
4.4 INSERTTHETRANSPORTRACK 10
4.5 FILMGRIDS 11
4.6 TODRAINTHEWATER 11
5WORKINGWITHTHENDTDRYER 12
6MAINTENANCE 13 -14
6.1 DAILYMAINTENANCE 13
6.2 WEEKLYMAINTENANCE 13
6.3 MAINTENANCEEVERY2-4MONTHS 14
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1INTRODUCTION
Congratulationsupon yourdecision tobuya
Yourpurchasehasbeen designed tomeet the highesttechnicalstandards.
Someoutstanding designfeaturesare:
*) compact, space-saving design
*) fullautomaticprocessing cycle
*) smoothrollertransportsystem
*) lowtankvolume
*) lowenergyconsumption
Thismanualisan instruction forroutineuseofyour:
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2TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
Processing applications: All type ofIndustrialX-Rayfilms
Filmthickness: min.0.10 mm
Materialwidth: min.10 cm(4")-max.36 cm(14")
Materiallength: min.10 cm(4")
cm/min dry todry in Sec
Cycletimes: 15 212
(adjustableonspeedswitch) 20 159
25 127
30 106
35 091
40 080
45 070
Tankcapacity: Washwater: 3,7L
Solutionheating: no heating
Dryer: warmair(inclsafetyswitch)
Replenishmentforwater tank:gravityfilling,bysupplied waterbottle(1liter)
Powersupply: 1/N/PE ~230 V(+6%/-10%),50 Hz, 10 A,1.2kW
Weight: Empty 28 kg
Withsolution 32.5kg
Technicalspecification subjecttochangewithoutnotice.
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2.1DIMENSIONS
Technicalspecification subjecttochangewithoutnotice.
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3GENERALSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
*) Staffincharge ofmaintenanceoftheprocessorneed tobe thoroughlyfamiliarwiththe equipment.
*) Onlythe Top Coverofthe processormaybe removed bytheoperator(see picturebelow).
*) Priortocarrying out anymaintenance,the processormustbe separatedfrommains.
Todoso,switchthe mainswitchofthe processorto"0"position.
Always wearsafetygogglesand protectiveclothingwhen handling withchemicals.
*) The processormaynot be inoperationwithout supervision.
*) Makesurethatclothingorotherobjectscan notgetentrapped ingeardrivesor
similarofthe processor.
*) The installation,service,repairaswell astheinitial operation ofthemachinemaybe carried outby
qualified and trained servicepersonnelonly.
*) Built-insafetydevicesmaynotbe eludeormadeinoperative.
UseonlyoriginalCOLENTAsparepartswhen exchanging failed electricalcomponents.
*) Do notwearanyloosenecklacesorbracelets!
3.1CHEMICALHANDLING/ FILMHANDLING
*) Observeall safetytechnicalregulationsofthe chemicalmanufacturer.
*) Wearsafetygogglesand protectiveclothing whenhandling chemicals.
*) Ensureproperventilation ofthe roominwhichthe chemicalsareprepared.
*) Spillage oroverflowofchemicalshastobe removed instantly.
*) Incaseofcontactwiththe eyesflushwithplentyofcoldwaterforapproximatelyfifteen minutesand
consultan physician.
*) Chemicaldisposalhastobe inaccordancewiththe localenvironmentalcodes.
Contactyourlocalwatertreatmentand sewerdistrictauthoritiesformoreinformation.
NDT Dryer Cover TOP
Main switchfor
theDryer
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ProcessorOperation
Makesurethat no long hair,looseclothing or
jewellery can getentrapped inthegeardrivesor
inthemediatransportarea.
The "Service ManualforColentaNDTFilm
Dryer" isfortheuseofqualified service
personnelonly.
Theroller pairsmustbecleanedwith
running water outsidetheNDTFilmDryer.
DonotcleantheNDTFilmDryer with
runningwater.
Electricaland MechanicalHazards
Observeall safetywarningstominimizethe risk
ofelectricalshock,burnsorequipmentdamage.
NDTFilmDryerarecomplexmachineswith
manyelectricaland mechanicalpartsaswell as
withaconsiderableamountofchemicals.
Fire Prevention
The area around the NDTFilmDryermustbe
keptcleanatalltimes.Keepdust, wood
shavings,scrappaperorotherinflamable
materialsoutofthe dryercompartment.
Fireextinguishersmustbe availableinthe room
wherethe NDTFilmDryerisinstalled.
ChemicalHandling and AccidentPrevention
Misuseofalmostanychemical maycreatea
hazardofsometype.Generallyphotochemicals
arenotanymoredangerousasmostofthe
regularcleaning agents.
However,thereisalwaysaresidualrisk.
When handlingchemicalsobservethe lateral
procedures.
1.Neversniff acontaineroropen bottleto
determine itscontents.Acautioussniff ofthe
cap orlidissafer.
2.When handling chemicalswearprotective
clothing,safetygogglesand rubbergloves.
3.Labelstorage containersproperly.Avoid
storing hazardouschemicalson high shelvesor
inunprotected glasscontainers.
Keepchemicalsawayfromchildren.Donot
storechemicalsinarefrigeratorused forfood
becausetheymaycontaminatefood orbe
mistaken foredibles.
4.Ensureproperventilation inthearea where
chemicalsareused orstored.
5.Observethe manufacturer’s
recommendationsforusing and mixing
chemicals.
Overexposure to photographicchemistry
may causeskin irritation to certain
individuals.
PHOTOGRAPHICCHEMICALEMERGENCIES
AND FIRSTAIDPROCEDURES:
• SKIN -Rinsethoroughlywithwater.
• EYES -Rinsethoroughlywithwaterand
consultaphysician.
• INGESTION -Consultaphysicianimmediately.
3.2IMPORTANTWARNINGANDSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Pleaseread theseinstructionscarefully!
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ChemicalDisposal
Wastefromphotographicprocessing normally
containsdiluted chemicals.Thesechemicals
should be collected anddisposedinaccordance
withlocalenvironmentalcodes.Dumping
chemicalsintoadrainsystemcouldleadtoa
pollution problem.Contactyourlocalwater
treatmentandsewerdistrictauthoritiesbefore
disposing chemicals.
All plumbingmustcomplywithlocal and
nationalcodes.The DRAINmustbe made of
chemicalresistantand non-corrosivematerial.
UsePVCorequivalent.
Exhaust,Temperature and Humidity
It isnecessary toensureproperventilation
inordertoreceivegood processing results.
Roomtemperaturesbetween 18-23 °C
(65 -80 °F)witharelativehumidity
between 35 %and 75 %areidealfor
photographicprocessingand working.
The NDTFilmDryerisacomplexmachinewith
movingpartssuchasthe geartrainand media
transfercomponents.It usesphotoprocessing
chemicalswhichareirritating toeyes,lungsand
skin.High voltage isused topowerthe
filmprocessor.
The dryercompartmentproducesheat.
·Highvoltage maycauseelectricshocks,burns
oreven death.
·Handsorfingersmaybepinchedorinjured by
moving partsorwhen handling heavyparts.
·Dryercompartmentheatmayignite
combustiblematerialsandcausefires.
·Eyes,skinand lungsmaybeirritated byphoto
chemicals.Beforeusing photoprocessing
chemicalsalwaysreadthe
Material SafetyDataSheets(MSDSs)
forinformation aboutthe hazardsofthe
particularchemicalsand howtousethem
safely.
·DonotoperatetheNDTFilmDryerafter
consuming alcoholortaking strong
medication.
·Do notwearjewelleryorlooseclothingwhen
operating the NDT FilmDryer.
Electronicaland Electrical Hazards
HAZARDOUSVOLTAGECANCAUSE
ELECTRICSHOCK,BURNSOREVEN
DEATH!
Qualified servicepersonnelmustverifyduring
installationthatthe NDTFilmDryeris
permanentlyandreliable groundedaccording to
standardsinthe NationalElectricalCode.
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Burn Hazard
DRYERCOMPARTMENTPRODUCES
HEAT-DRYERPANELSAND GUARDSGET
HOT
·Thereforedo nottouchdryerpanelsorguards
whendryerin operation.
Corrosive Liquids
CHEMICALSMAY IRRITATEEYES,LUNGS,
SKINAND DIGESTIVE TRACT
·Wearsafetygoggles, protectiveglovesand
chemicalapronsasindicatedon Material
SafetyDataSheets(MSDSs) whenhandling
chemistry.
·Draintanks carefully,avoidsplashing.
Alwaysdrainthe systemthoroughlybefore
working on anyofthe externalhosesystems.
·Readthe MSDSsformoreinformation
regarding thepropersafetyproceduresfor
working withphotoprocessing chemicals.
·Do notallow untrained personneltohandle
photoprocessing chemicalsortooperatethe
NDTFilmDryer.
·Toavoidhazardoussituations,keepfloorsand
floorcoveringsaround theNDTFilmDryerand
associateddrainsclean and dry atall times.
Anyaccumulation offluidsoutside thefilm
NDT FilmDryer,shouldbe cleaned up
immediately.
Priorremoval ofthetop cover,carry outthe
following steps:
1. Train operatorsoftheNDT Dryer.
2. Switchoff themain power switch
("0"-position)and secure against
restartbyunplug thePower cord
(see picture below).
Fire Hazards
DRYERCOMPARTMENTPRODUCES
HEAT-PAPEROROTHERCOMBUSTIBLES
CANBE IGNITED
·Keep the area within10 feetofthe processor
clean.Do notstorecombustiblematerials,
including paper,closetothe plateprocessor.
·Verifythatafunctional10lb.ABCfire
extinguisherislocated closed tothefilmdryer.
Main power switch
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Inthe eventofan accumulation ofliquiddueto
backup,overfloworothermalfunctionsofthe
drain associated withthe NDTFilmDryercall a
plumberorothercontractortocorrectthe
problemwiththe drain.
Colentaassumeanyresponsibilityorliability
whatsoeverforthe serviceabilityofanydrain
connected tothe NDTFilmDryer.
Suchdrainsarethe sole responsibilityofthe
customer.
Drains mustbe madeofchemicallyresistant
and non-corrosivematerial.
ChemicalHazards
Chemicalscanbe thesourceforerrors,
contaminatethewastewater,irritateskinor
eyes.
Spillsmustbe cleaned up immediatelyas
follows:
1. Preventthe spilled chemicalsfrom
entering awastewaterdrain.
2. Cleanup the spill withamoistmop
orrag.
CAUTION!
Whenhandling chemicals,especiallyfixer,
wear protective clothing, safetygogglesand
rubber gloves.
Ifplateprocessorchemicalsmakecontact with
the eyes,rinsethemthoroughlywithlotsof
water.Ifirritation persists,consult aphysician.
3. Disposecleaning materialsand collected
wastewaterfromtheclean up according
toenvironmentalregulationsand locals
codes.
4. Avoid anyinhalationofchemicalsasthis
isdangeroustohealth.
5. Observeallenvironmentalregulationsfor
storage and disposal ofwastechemicals.
6. Usethismanualtogetherwiththe
instructionsforchemicals.
Whenhandlingchemicalswearprotective
clothing,safetygogglesand rubber
gloves.
Corrosive Vapours
CHEMICALVAPOURSMAY IRRITATEEYES,
LUNGSAND SKIN,IF ALLOWEDTO
ACCUMULATEINWORKAREA.
Assurean adequatesupplyoffreshoutdoorair
through natural ormechanicalventilation.
·Makesurethatqualified servicepersonnelis
checking the externalexhaustsystemat
regularintervals.
·Read the
Material SafetyDataSheets(MSDSs)
formoreinformation regarding theproper
safetyproceduresforworking withphoto
processingchemicals.
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4BEFOREINSTALLATION
Sitepreparation hastobecompletedbefore delivery and installation.
4.1LOCATION
Required measurementscan be taken fromthe processorspecification sheet. For"through-the-wall",a
purposebuilt panelisrequired(optionalaccessory).
4.2ELECTRICALSUPPLY
All electricalconnectionsmustmeetnational safetyrequirements.Correctfusesand electricalrequirement
can betaken fromthe processorspecification sheet.
4.3WATERSUPPLY
Thereisnowfixed watersupplyrequired tooperatethedryer,itisrecommendedtohaveacoldwater
supplywith2.5metersofhosing tofacilitateeasycleaning ofthe racksand tanks
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Main switchof
theNDTDryer
Power cord
Fuses
Make sure theroomwhere theDryer isinstalled, iswell
ventilated(7-10-timesthevolume oftheroomper hour)and
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4.4INSERTTHETRANSPORTRACK
Aftercleaningorforfirstinstallation,thetransportrack (DryerandWater)hastobere-installed tothe
processor.Todo that, followthe instruction andillustration mentioned below:
WARNING:
Separatethe FilmProcessorfrommains.Todo so,switchthe main powerswitchofthe Filmprocessorto
„0“position. Wearsafetygoggles,protectionglovesand clothing.
# Rinsethe tankwithwater,removeanydepositsorbuldups.
#Removeanypossiblealgasfromthe tank.
#Closethe thedrain-tube asmentionedon thepage before.
#Insert the transportrack asshownbelow*
# Fillthe tankuntil the overflowlevelisreached
# Closethe topcoverandswitchonthe NDT FilmDryer(2screws)
Filmin
WASH&DRY
overflow level
drive gear
Make sure thedrive gearsare
proper connected!
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4.5FILMGRIDS
The filmgridshastobe installed asfollowing:
4.6TODRAINTHEWATER
Todrainthe waterofthe dryerjustopen the draintube according the illustrationsbelow.Takecarethatall
the mentioneddraintapsarecloseduring re-fillup.
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Filmgrid "FEED"
Filmgrid "EXIT"
Water drain ... tobeconnectedto
asuitablecontainer
Lift todrain theWASH
Check regulary that
therubber O-Ring is
in correctposition.
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5WORKINGWITHTHENDTDRYER
INTHEMORNING:
-Makesurethewatersupplybottleisfull andinposition.
-Makesure,thatthe draintube isincorrectlyposition.
-Fill up the levelofthe Washtank.
-Closethe topcoverofthe NDTFilmDryer.
-Insertthe fullwaterbootle.
-Switchon theFilmDryer(Position „1“).
NORMALWORKING:
-Run somecleaning films/sheets(optionalitem).
- Setthe speedaccording the filminuse.
-Ensurethatthe 1strollerpairispulling thefilmgently.
-Fullwidthfilm
INTHEEVENING:
-Switchoff themainpowerswitchoftheNDTFilmDryer.(Mainswitchinposition„0“)
-Open waterdraintap topreventalgae growthsin watertank.
-Lift the top covertoprevent condensation !!
cm/min Dry toDry in Sec
15 212
20 159
25 127
30 106
35 091
40 080
45 070
NDT Dryer Cover TOP Speedswitch
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6MAINTENANCE
Thefilmdryer isdesignedtoproduce consistenthigh qualityproduction withtheminimumof
maintenance.
Regularmaintenanceminimizesthe chancesforequipmentfailureand loss ofprocessing quality.
Aswell atrained person hastobe responsibleforperforming themaintenanceofthe filmdryerandmust
be familiarwiththeoperation and function ofthe unitaswell.
6.1DAILYMAINTENANCE
*) Cleaning feedgrid
*) Beforestarting production itisrecommendedtofeedsomecleaning films
toremoveanyovernightresidue.
6.2WEEKLYMAINTENANCE
*) Wipe downtheexternalsurfacesoffilmdryer/enclosures/panels
withawetclothtoremoveanychemical/dirtdeposits.
*) Checkthe O-ringslocated atthewaterdraintupeaswellasatthe watersupplybottle
(fromtimetotimesomeslidingmeans(Vaseline,..)shouldbe applied tothe O-rings.
*) Inspectand clean the washtankand intermediatewaterrinsdrains.Ifalgaespresentthenthey
should be removed,insuchacasewesuggesttouseaproven algae controlsystem.
Check regulary that
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6.3MAINTENANCEEVERY2-4MONTH
Period issubjectto filmdryer usage.
Good processing qualityand the reliableoperation ofafilmprocessorisdependentuponregularand
carefulcleaning.
Every3-6months,thechemicalsinthetanksshouldbe drained. Achemicalcleaning ofthe processing
tanksand washtankisrecommended.Alwaysfollowsafetywarningsasdescribedinsection 1
when cleaning the NDTDryer.
Priortocarrying outanymaintenance:
-switchoff the poweratthe mainpowerswitch(position"0")ensuring it can notbe accidently
switched back on additional,disconnetthe mainpowersupply(Powercord)ofthe
NDTFilmDryer!
*) Switchoff the mainpowerswitchofthe filmdryerfirst(position "0").
*) Removethe top coverofthefilmdryer.
*) Drainthe washtank,useaspongetoclean-removeall deposits
*) RemoveTransportrack assemblyand checkitcarefullyforany:
-damaged orwornbearings
-loosescrews
-scratched orbentfilmguides
-plasticflat springsindeveloperbottomunderturn.
*) Checkthe transportassembleofanykindofalgesordeposits-removeincase.
*) Checkthe ventilationsystem-removeanykindofdust. Usewarmwaterand asponge todoso.
*) Checkall rollers-anypossibledamagesmustbereportedtoyoursalesagent.
*) Checkall externalhoseconnectors(outside ofthe Dryer) and fittingsforpossibleavailableleaks.
*) Putthe drain tube back inposition (check the O-ringused there)
*) Putthe transportassemplyback inposition -makesurethe gearsareinthe rightposition
*) Fillwashtank.
*) Re-install thetop coverand switchon the NDTDryer.
*) Putthe watersupplybottleback inposition andcheck the O-ringused there.
Eventuallyputsomesliding means(Vaseline,..)tothe O-ring.
*) All repairsmustbe carried out byqualified servicepersonnel.
*) Process sometestfilms.
Transportassembly
Drive gears
Main switch0/1
Power cord
applyVaseline!

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