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5-3.1 Transport System. Transports the film through the various processing systems of the unit. It is composed of the
following assemblies:
Entrance Crossover
Developer Rack
Fixer Rack
Wash Rack
Crossovers
Squeegee Crossover
Dryer Rollers
a.
Entrance crossover. Gear-driven rollers direct film into developer rack after being fed into processor entrance.
Detector microswitches located above the entrance rollers detect the introduction of film and activate the replenisher
pumps and timed signal bell circuits.
b.
Developer rack. Transports film through developer solution.
c.
Fixer rack. Transports film through fixer solution.
d.
Wash rack. Transports film through a wash water bath.
e.
Crossovers. Transport between developer/fixer and fixer/wash racks.
f.
Squeegee crossover. Removes excess water from film after it leaves wash tank and before entering dryer
rollers.
g.
Dryer rollers. Transport film between air tubes to dry remaining water from film surface.
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