Peri-Pro® Intra-Oral FilmDuplicator/Daylight Loader

Operating Instructions

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The Film Duplicator/Daylight Loader for All Peri-Pro Intra-oral Film Processors combines the convenience of Daylight Loader film processing with a Film Duplicator.

Your new Pert-Pro Intra-Oral Film Duplicator/Daylight Loader features include - • Duplicates up to eight films simultaneously• Has an automatically timed exposure• Does not require a darkroom• Duplicates size 0, I or 2 intraoral radiographs onto size 2 duplicating film.

Before using the Film Duplicator/Daylight Loader, be sure to read and understand these instructions thoroughly. The Peri-Pro Instruction Manual should also be reviewed prior to processing film.

Film Duplicator/Daylight Loader is comprised of the following components:

DUPLICATING GRID

DUPLICATOR DOOR

RETAINER PLATE

DAYLIGHT LOADER CUFFS

PRISM

INTRODUCTION

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1. Place original developed radiographs and a sufficient number of duplicating films inside the Film Duplicator/Daylight Loader.

NOTE:Some duplicate films are individually wrapped and can be handled in room light during this step. Some duplicating films are not individually wrapped and are m a common pouch.

2. Close view glass

3. Insert hands through cuffs and open Duplicator Door

SECTION 1: OPERATION

4. Separate Retainer Plate from Duplicator Door and lift the plate up to anchor it open. This provides access to the Duplicating Grid

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5. Remove the desired number of size 2 duplicating films (up to a maximum of eight) from their wrapping or from the packaging pouch and place each film inside a section of the grid with the lighter side of film (emulsion) facing up.

NOTE:The duplicating film has a projecting pin dot on the emulsion side. Make sure this projecting dot faces up.

6. On each duplicating film place an original, size 0,1 or 2 radiograph. Orient the original so that the concave side of the embossed dot aligns with and nests with the pin dot projection of the duplicating film.

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8. After light source shuts off, open Duplicator Door and separate the Retainer Plate from the Duplicating Grid.

9. Remove original films from the Duplicating Grid and set aside within the Daylight Loader.

10. Remove the duplicating film from the Duplicating Grid and process through the Peri-Pro in the usual manner.

7. Close Duplicator Door and push firmly with both hands to activate the light source.

CAUTION:Both latches must close securely or film image will blur.

11. The original radiographs may be removed from the Daylight Loader after the duplicates have dropped into the Peri-Pro.

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SECTION 2: MAINTENANCE

Always unplug the Duplicator from the electrical outlet prior to performing any main-tenance. It is recommended that you remove the cover from the Peri-Pro to facilitate maintenance.

Bulb Replacement1. Open Daylight Loader view glass.2. Open Duplicator Door. This will expose the light source prism.3. Remove the 2 Phillips head screws at the top of the prism adjacent to the rubber

bumpers.4. Carefully remove prism. Some flexing of the prism will be necessary, however, do not

bend excessively as this may cause breakage.5. Unscrew burnt out bulbs and replace with part number I105AI, replacement bulbs.6. Replace prism and secure with the 2 Phillips head screws removed in step 3.·

Duplicator Door Removal1. Open Duplicator Door.2. Apply gentle pressure at bottom of Duplicator Door towards the left until the left hinge

may be lifted away from its socket.3. Push Duplicator Door toward the right after the left hinge is freed from its hinge socket

to remove the right hinge.4. Lift Duplicator Door out of Film Duplicator/Daylight Loader Assembly.

Printed Circuit Board and Reflector Assembly Replacement.1. Remove Duplicator Door and remove prism as above. The PC Board and Reflector

Assembly is now loose.2. Carefully pull the PC Board and Reflector Assembly towards the left while gently push-

ing on potentiometer dial on outside of unit. The Assembly may now be lifted.3. Unscrew Phillips head screw on reflector while holding nut that secures the ground

cable.4. Unplug spade connectors from terminals and remove PC Board and Reflector

Assembly.5. Install new PC Board and Reflector Assembly (PN92740) and

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SECTION 3: TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Corrective Measures

1. Blurred film dupli-cates on right side or left side

1. Duplicating films are not making intimate contact with original radiographs.

1. Make sure both latches fully engage when clos-ing duplicator door.

2. All film dupli cates blurred

2.a Duplicating films are not making intimate contact with original radiographs.

2a. • Make sure latches fully engage when closing duplicator door

• Wait for light source to shut-off prior to opening duplicator door

2b. Emulsion of duplicat-ing films is placed face down.

2b. Always place duplicating films so that the emulsion {light side of film) faces upward.

3. Light films. 3a. Exposure time set too long.

3a Decrease exposure time using adjustment screw located at right rear of Daylight Loader. (Rotate screw counter-clockwise to reduce exposure time).

3b Light fog 3b Use care not to expose undeveloped duplicating films to room light

3c Original radiographs are light.

3c Check technique factors when x-ray exposure is made.

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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Measures

4. All films are dark 4a. Exposure time is not long enough.

4a. Increase exposure time using adjustment screw located at right rear of Daylight Loader.(Turn screw clockwise to increase exposure time.)

4b Original radiographs are dark.

4b. Check technique factors when x-ray exposure is made.

4c Emulsion of duplicating film is placed face down.

4c Always place duplicating films so that the emulsion (light side) of film faces upward.

5. Some dark films, others are okay.

5a. One or two bulbs burnt out. 5a. Replace bulb.(See instructions page 5.)

5b Some of the original radio-graphs are much darker than others.

5b Check technique factors when x-ray exposure is made.

5c Emulsion of duplicating film is placed face down.

5c Always place duplicating films so that the emulsion (light side) faces upward.

6. Black films. 6a Duplicator not plugged into wall outlet.

6a Plug Film Duplicator line cord into 115V wall outlet.

6b Door not closed tightly. 6b Make sure door is closed tight enough to engage both latches and to acti-vate light source

6c Bulbs burnt out. 6c Replace bulbs.(See instructions page 5.)

6d Printed circuit board. 6d Replace Printed Circuit Board and Reflector Assembly.

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SECTION 4: REPLACEMENT PARTS

Problem Possible Cause Corrective Measures

7 Image not reproduced squarely onto duplicating film.

7a. Original radiographs not placed correctly onto du-plicating film.

7a. Use care when placing original radiographs. Make sure the duplicating film and radiograph are positioned within a template grid.

7b Duplicator Door closed before securing Retainer Plate.

7b Always close and lock Retainer Plate before closing Duplicator Door.

7c Retainer Plate closed too quickly.

7c Close Retainer Plate slowly so as not to scatter films.

8. Completely clear films.

8a. Incorrect film placement. 8a Place duplicating film first and then place radiograph onto duplicating film.

8b Exposure time too long 8b Decrease exposure time using adjustment screw located at right rear of Daylight Loader. (Turn screw counter-clockwise to reduce exposure time.)

Item Part No.

Replacement Bulbs 105APrism 92765Duplicator Door Assembly 92750PC Board and Reflector Assembly 92740Hinge Pin, Left 90711Hinge Pin, Right 90712Felt Gasket 90713Hinge Socket 90716Cuff Assembly 90730View Glass Assembly (Amber) 90720View Glass Assembly (Red) 90780

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NOTES

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