Velopex Intra-X User manual

Automatic X-Ray Film Processor
WARNING:
Do not plug into the electrical mains power supply before
reading this manual – or before filling the machine with
liquids
Register your machine by returning the Warranty Card
to enable full customer support.
Operation and
Maintenance manual
USER GUIDE
Machine serial number to be
quoted on all correspondence:
Intra - X
Intra - XE

Thank you for purchasing your automatic film processor from
Velopex, we certainly appreciate your business.
In order to maintain the quality of our product and your
processing it is important that you pay close attention to the
following instructions contained in this user’s manual. This will
ensure a long life for your processor.
This manual is to be used with the following Velopex processors:
Intra-X, Intra-XE.
Warranty may be voided if the processor is incorrectly installed
or maintained outside the guidelines set forth in this manual.
Caution: Use assistance when unpacking and
positioning the machine.
Introduction
Contacts
EUROPE
MEDIVANCE INSTRUMENTS LTD.
Barretts Green Road .Harlesden
London .NW10 7AP . UK
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.velopex.com
USA
VELOPEX INTERNATIONAL INC.
105 East 17th Street . St. Cloud
Florida .34769 . USA
Tel.: 888 - 835 - 6739
Fax: (407) 957 - 3927
www.velopexusa.com
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Machine Accessories and Extras Supplied
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12 Silicone Grease
13 Film Collecting Tray
14 Cleaning Brush
15 Turning Tool
1 Velopex X-Ray Film Processor - Left Side
2Film Collector
3Endo Slide
4On/Off Power Switch
5‘Run’ Button
6Viewer Cover
7Daylight Loader viewing Window
8Hand entry port/Glove
9Daylight Loader - Left Side
10 Film Entry Guide
11 Transport Module
Velopex Processor - Exterior
16 UK - Electricity Supply Cord
17 USA - Electricity Supply Cord
18 Continental - Electricity Supply Cord
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Table of Symbols
Symbol Description
Alternating Current
Off (Power: Disconnect from the mains)
On (Power: Connect to the mains)
Type ‘b’ equipment
‘RUN’ Button / Process switch
Protective Earth (Ground)
Symbols used within Manual
Tip
Attention / Warning
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Contents
Specification ................................................................. 2
Installation* .................................................................. 3
Pre Installation Instructions .............................................. 3
Daylight Loader Installation (when required) ............... 5
Filling with Chemicals ........................................................ 8
Operation ...................................................................... 11
Maintenance .................................................................. 15
Trouble Shooting .......................................................... 19
Service Log .................................................................... 24
INSTALLATIONOPERATIONTROUBLE SHOOTING MAINTENANCE
©June 2005 Medivance Instruments Limited
All rights reserved.
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Specification
Width (W) 290mm / 11½”
Depth (D)
Inc. Loader
435mm / 17”
635mm / 25”
Height (H) 315mm / 12½”
Weight:
Empty
Full Tanks
12.1Kg / 26½lb
13.9Kg / 30½lb
Tank Capacity 1.4litres / 2½Imp Pints each
Standard Supply
Voltage
220-240v 50Hz
110-120v 60Hz
Warm-up time 10 min. approx.
Film Feed Speed 470mm / 18½”per min.
Max film width 65mm / 2½”
Processing time:
Dry
Wet-Endodontic
4 min. approx.
2 min. approx.
(W)
(H)
(D)
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• Unpacking the VELOPEX
NOTE: For unpacking and lifting the machine into position it is important to have
assistance.
The machine comes in a single carton containing:
Machine, Operator’s Manual, Silicone Grease, Electrical Cord, Transport Module
Turning Tool, Cleaning Brush, Chemical Change Chart and a box of Cleaning Tablets
(UK only), and Daylight Loader (as required).
1. Familiarise yourself with the layout of the machine by referring to the images
as you progress through the manual.
2. Lift the machine from the carton and position on counter top.Remove outer
and inner packaging. The transport modules are protected by internal
packing pieces: these must be discarded.
Pre Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION
• Siting of the VELOPEX
When using the machine in daylight or a darkroom, avoid sources of intense light.
Do not mount the unit under a window, fluorescent light or flood lamp.
IMPORTANT NOTE: A well ventilated position is mandatory.
The ambient temperature must be below 80oF (27oC).
Prevent siting the machine above or near other electrical or mechanical equipment.
Surfaces susceptible to water or chemical damage should be avoided, such as
carpeted areas.
1. COUNTER
a. Use a stable and level counter that will support a weight of at least
100 lbs. (50 Kg.).
b. When the machine is filled with chemicals, make sure the stand does not
rock or shake. NEVER move the machine with chemicals in the tanks.
2. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
a. 115Vac 60Hz, 10A, 1150W (USA)/230Vac 50Hz, 10A, 1150W (World Wide).
b. The power source must be within three (3) feet (1m) of the machine. It
should be easily accessible for operation and maintenance.
WARNING: X-ray radiation can be harmful to patient, technician and dentist.
Inadequate lead shielding of the darkroom or film storage area will also cause
fogging from exposure of films to stray x-ray radiation. Consult your local
codes, Health Department or Dental Equipment Dealer for proper construction
of darkroom or placement of film processing equipment in the vicinity of x-ray
radiation sources.
Pre Installation Instructions (cont.)
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Daylight Loader Installation (as required)
Bring the Lid to the upright
position.
Remove Side Panel by Sliding it
Upwards in its Runners.
Remove All Packing / Wrapping
Material and Modules.
3a.
2.
1.
TIP: Start with the Dryer Module, then
the Water Module followed by the Fixer
and Developer Modules.Those should be
removed by sliding the Tanks out.
TIP: The Lid can be kept in the upright
position while the machine is open, or
lifted away.

INSTALLATION
Daylight Loader Installation (cont.)
3b.
WARNING: When Removing
the Fixer and Developer modules, slide
tanks sideways until completely clear of
the immersion heaters mounted on the
machine internal wall.
Unscrew the Two Retaining
Screws and Remove White
protective strip from sealing
material on the back of the
loader.
Remove Protective Film from
Viewing Window Cover.
4.
5.
(Retaining
Screw X 2)
(Back of
Loader)
(Front of
Loader)
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Secure Loader with the Two
Retaining Screws.
Daylight Loader Installation (cont.)
7.
Slide Loader over Film Entry
Guide and ‘RUN’ Button, Press
the Loader firmly against Ma-
chine.
6.

INSTALLATION
Lift the Transport modules from
their respective tanks
WARNING: Ensure machine
is disconnected from mains power
supply whilst filling.NEVER turn on the
machine with the tanks empty.
Filling with Chemicals
9.
Remove Modules (see Installation
Sections 1-3b).
TIP: Use VELOPEX chemicals designed
for your unit.If unobtainable use ONLY
another proprietary chemical & always
read and follow instructions on bottle.
WARNING: DO NOT use
Chemistry or Film designed for manual
processing.
8.
10.
WARNING: BEFORE filling with
chemicals run the machine with clean
water in the Developer, Fixer and
Water tanks with Transport Modules
in position – for a complete running
cycle to remove all packing debris,
dust etc.
Fill tanks with their respective
chemical solutions or water,
Pouring in 1½quarts (1400ml)
of fluid.
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Lower Transport Modules carefully
into their respective tanks.Top up
- the correct liquid level will show
half way up the sight glass.
Fill the tanks up to the lowest
edge of the Sight Glass.
Filling with Chemicals (cont.)
11.
12.
WARNING: This liquid level
should be maintained at all times.
Grease Immersion Heaters for
Developer and Fixer tanks with the
lubricant provided.
13.
TIP: Spread a thin smear of lubricant
over the two projecting metal heating
elements.
WARNING: Do NOT over
grease.

INSTALLATION
Filling with Chemicals (cont.)
The Machine may now be
switched on.
15b.
To avoid spillage, carefully
return tanks to the machine.
Start with the Developer tank
followed by the Fixer, Water and
finally the Dryer tanks. Engage
the module drive pins into the
drive dogs, working from right
to left.
14.
TIP: Slide the Developer and Fixer
tanks sideways onto the immersion
heaters till backed up fully against the
machine internal wall.
Return side panel and lid.
15a.
(Drive Pin &
Drive Dog)
WARNING: The machine will
not operate with the lid open.
TIP: Check that all modules are
engaged and running smoothly by
passing a ‘clean-up film’through the
machine.If it fails to exit the machine,
check engagement of modules.
WARNING: Wipe dry any
spilled solution.
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OPERATION
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Operating the Processor
The Velopex is equipped with
automatic stand-by mode. To
initiate processing press the
‘RUN’ Button.
TIP: The time taken to achieve the
correct temperature depends on the
room temperature (usually 10-15 min.).
WARNING: Before placing in
the machine,intra oral film packets
should be wiped clean of all mouth
contaminants.
3.
Plug in electric cord and switch
on.
TIP: After approx. eight minutes
the processor will go into‘stand-by’
mode,by which time the chemicals will
have reached their correct temperature.
WARNING: Always turn
mains electricity switch off at night.
Correct temperature is indicated
when the red light is extinguished.
1.
2.
TIP: From time to time the
temperature light will illuminate
for short intervals as the machine
requires heat throughout the day
(Intra-XE excluded).
(Image for instruction ONLY,
Viewing Window is closed when
operating machine)
TIP: Intra-XE has no heating and
therefore no temperature indicator. It
relies on ambient room temperature of
20oC - 25oC.

OPERATION
Each day make sure Chemical
Levels are correct. If necessary,
top up Chemicals (See Installation
sections 10, 11 and 12)
TIP: Before processing run
through“clean-up film”or any spare
strip of extra oral film.This helps to
clean the transport system.
Operating the Processor (cont.)
6.
Press ‘RUN’ button, strip
Wrapping from Film, Insert
Film into Entry Slot.
Put Hands through Loading
Ports and place Film inside
Daylight Loader.
WARNING: Always remove old
film wrappers from inside the loader.
4.
5.
WARNING: A second film can
be inserted only after the first has fully
entered the machine.Do not remove
hands from loading section until
the film has completely entered the
machine.
(Image for instruction ONLY,
Viewing Window is closed when
operating machine)
(Image for instruction ONLY,
Viewing Window is closed when
operating machine)
WARNING: The same film may
be used for this purpose for one week,
after which discard the old film and use
a fresh one.
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All films are collected in the
Film Catcher at the rear of the
machine.
TIP: This procedure is only“Dry-
to-Wet”, which means the film should be
washed with water and hung up to dry
when needed for archiving.
WARNING: At the end of the
day turn off mains power switch.
For quick viewing of X-Rays
use the Endo Slide, which will
halve the time of processing.To
use: press the Endo Slide FULLY
down, by pressing the latch and
lowering the slide.
7.
8.
WARNING: The Endo Slide
must be returned to the‘UP’ position
before further processing.
Operating the Processor (cont.)
Remove film from ENDO slot.
9. TIP: After film exits, you can view
and then wash it with water and hang
it up to dry.
WARNING: Make sure film does
not fall back into the Velopex -remove
it as soon as it emerges.

OPERATION
Film Feeding direction.
Operating the Processor (cont.)
10.
WARNING: Make sure the film is fed in squarely, and in the
centre of the entry slot, short edge leading.
Film Entry
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Film
Film
TIP: Centre the film on the guide provided to post the film
through the processor.
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MAINTENANCE
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Velopex Processor Cleaning
Open Lid, remove side
cover, and remove tanks &
modules (see Installation
sections 1-3b & 8-9)
WARNING: Carry out the
cleaning routine each chemical
change or approx.once every four
weeks,according to use.
Drain Modules over the tanks
before removing them.
TIP: Tip the Module and lean it
on the edge of the tank letting it drain
before completely removing.
WARNING: The Modules are
wet with chemicals; handle with care.
May cause staining or corrosion of
surfaces, skin and eye irritation.Wipe
away any spillage immediately and
flush with copious amounts of water.
3.
2.
Quality Assurance - for
instructions refer to back of
VISCHECK Quality Manager
board supplied with your
machine.
1.
TIP: Regular use of this product
will ensure the quality of the film
processing and reduce the risk of
retakes.Vischeck will also tell you when
to change the chemicals.

MAINTENANCE
Velopex Processor Cleaning (cont.)
Module cleaning - Immerse the
Modules in a tank/sink filled
with hot water and scrub with
the supplied brush around the
gears and roller ends.
4.
Clean the Modules using the
Velopex Cleaning Tablets:
Empty Chemical and Water
tanks. Re-fill with fresh cold
water.
Replace the modules in their
tanks and run for one cycle.
Empty tanks again, remove
Modules and re-fill with fresh
cold water.
WARNING: Always return a
Module to the tank it was removed
from e.g. Developer-to-Developer.
WARNING: Do not empty
cleaning solution into containers
containing processing chemicals
- FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED
WITH CLEANING TABLETS.
5.
6.
TIP: Use the turning tool; turn
the gears and belts by hand to assist in
thorough cleaning.
WARNING: DO NOT use
boiling water; it will damage the
modules. Use ONLY cold water
when cleaning the machine tanks.
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