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3.2 Developer Solution Replacement and Tank Cleaning:
3.2.1 Apart from inspecting its concentration daily, the
developer solution should be replaced whenever
necessary. (Referring to the chemical supplier)
3.2.2 Turn off the power supply.
3.2.3 Open the drainage valve at the bottom of the Plate
Processor to drain the developer solution.
Note: The developer solution should be drained in accordance with the safety
information provided by the supplier and the safety standards guidelines prevailing
in different countries.
3.2.4 Wash the developer tank with fresh water and drain the water completely.
3.2.5 Remove the crystallized particles in all flexible
pipes to prevent blockage of the
drainage system.
3.2.6 Use the outlet valve at the lower part of the Plate
Processor to completely drain the residual solution
and the wastewater after cleaning.
3.2.7 Use a clean towel to wipe the residual water inside the tank .
3.2.8 Remove the filter enclosure and the residual solution inside. (Refer to 3.1, Filter
Replacement, for the steps to remove the filter enclosure.)
3.2.9 Close the drainage valve after cleaning to prevent leakage of developer solution.
3.2.10 Open the low level drainage valve to drain out the remnants of developer in the
pipe. Close the valves after finished drainage.
3.2.11 Open the valves on both sides of the filter enclosure; otherwise, the solution in the
developer tank will not be able to circulate.
3.2.12 Pour the newly mixed solution into the developer tank.
3.2.13 The capacity of the developer tank is 50 L.
3.2.14 After filling the developer tank, turn on the power supply and start the Plate
Processor. Check for slight wave motions on the surface of the developer solution.
Check for developer solution inside the filter enclosure to verify whether the
developer solution is circulating normally.
3.2.15 Wait for the developer temperature to heat up or cool down to the operational
temperature. The replacement of the developer solution is now complete.
Chemical drainage valve
Lowest chemical
drainage valve