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Instructions for the

AutoLab ATL-500 #4235
and the
AutoLab ATL 800 #4237

7. Loading Tanks and Reels

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ATL-800

ATL-500

 

7. LOADING TANKS AND REELS


7.1 Loading the Processing Tank:


The #2502 film reels provided can process both 35mm and 120/220 roll films. Two 120 films can be processed simultaneously by using the DuoClip. The reel can be set to the film width required by turning either  half counter-clockwise, setting the correct width, and locking the reel back together by turning clockwise.

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Now, in total darkness:

  • Cut off the end of 35mm film at right angles. With 120/220 film, remove the paper backing. Then snip off the corners on the lead end of the film.

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  • With the emulsion side inwards, introduce the film into "mouth" of the reel until it is past the recessed section of the reel. (The "window")

  • Put your right hand finger on the film edge protruding through the window. Turn the right hand side of the reel away from you until it stops. Lift your right hand index finger and repeat the operation with the left side of the reel and your left-hand index finger. By turning the reel halves alternately, load the film completely into the reel.


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  • If two 120 roll films are to be processed, press the DuoClip into position, after loading the first roll, to separate the two films, and load the second film in the same way as the first.

 

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  • Place the loaded reels onto the center core of the tank, and place them in the tank ensuring, that the larger inside-diameter of the center core is towards the lid of the tank, and the larger outside diameter of the center tube at the bottom of the tank.

  • Place the cover on the tank, ensuring that the funnel is positioned in the top of the center core, and the locking ring is in the upward position.

  • With both hands, press down on the red locking ring until it clicks into place, locking the tank cover. Check to  be sure that it is tight, by twisting the lid.


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  • Switch on the room lights.


7.2 Loading Sheet Film


Sheet film can be processed in the ATL-500/800 using the sheet film reel, #2509n. This reel can be adjusted to suit 6x9cm, 9x12 cm and 4x5 inch formats in essentially the same way as the #2502 film reel. While sheet films can be loaded manually, it is recommended to use the optional sheet film loader, #2508, along with film templates #2510 for 6x9cm, #2511 for 9x12 cm, and #2512 for 4x5inch film.




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After inserting the all the film into the spirals of the reel, attach the black panels to lock the film into place. It is essential to use these panels when processing 9x12cm and 4x5 inch films to assure the best possible results. 6x9cm film does not need the panels.

 

 

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If you have any questions, contact us utilizing one of the following methods:

Equipment or Processing Questions:

Phone: Customer Service Department (734) 205-9421
e-mail: tech@jobo-usa.com

Repair Questions:

Phone: Repair Department (734) 205-9420
e-mail: repair@jobo-usa.com

JOBO Contacts

Telephone (734) 677-6989
Fax: (734) 677-6963
 
Postal address
P.O. Box 3721, Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Shipping Address
4401 Varsity Drive, Suite D, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
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