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Instruction Manual
for the Fujimoto CP51
Roller Transport Processor

Wash / Dry Module


Contents

  1. W/D Features and Specifications
  2. Installation of W/D
  3. Testing for Operation
  4. Preparation for Operation
  5. Maintenance

W/D Module Features and Specifications 1

The W/D Module is used for washing and drying prints using a flowing water wash through two baths in counter-flow design for efficient use of the water.


1.1 CP51 W/D Module Specifications

Function Description
Product Type Washer/Dryer (connects to CP51 Main Body)
Transportation/

Types of Paper

Same as CP51 MB
Power 200/220/240 volts, 1750/2300/2500 watts, 50/60 MHz (adjustable)
Number of baths 2 baths
Bath Capacity 1st bath = 5.2 liters; 2nd bath = 5.4 liters
Constant Flow Valve 5.2 liter per minute flow rate
Wash Water Temperature Wash water temperature controlled by external water temperature control panel (such as JOBO art. no. 4190) Water temperature will be 25o C or higher for BW; 35o C for RA-4.
Dryer/Heater Temperature Adjustable from 45-80o C
Dimensions 767 mm D x 480 W x 405 H (approx. 30¼" D x 19" W x 16" H)
Shipping Weight 34 Kg (approx. 75 lbs.)
Safety Systems Overheat safety device on temperature control of dryer heater.
Other features Drive motor in main body switches to standby operation after 45 minutes of inactivity.

Dryer standby timer is adjustable from 5 minutes to 55 minutes for electrical economy.

Accessories

1

Drain Pipe Joint

1

Main Body Connector Cable

2

Hose clamps

1

1st Wash Rack

1

2nd Wash Rack

1

Dryer Rack

1

15 Amp Fuse

1

1 Amp Fuse

1

Drain Extension Hose


1.2 CP51 M/B and W/D Module (See illustration # 1)

1. Paper Outlet
2. W/D Module
3. Adjustable Voltage Switch
4. W/D On/Off Power Switch
5. 1Amp Fuse
6. Control Drawer
7. Drain Hoses
8. Operation Control Panel
9. Main Body Power Switch
10. Ventilation Fan
11. Inlet Rack Connector
12. Main Body Control Drawer
13. Main Body Adjustable Voltage Switch
14. Main Body
15. Light-Tight Cover
16. Top Cover

CP51 MB and W/D Module (See illustration # 2)

a. Top Cover
b. 1 A Fuse
c. 220 Volt Power Cord
d. Replenishment Hose
e. Gearbox Drain Hose
f. Water Supply Hose
g. Overflow Hose
h. Connecting Cord
i. W/D Module Overflow Hose
j. Dryer Drain Hose
k. W/D Module Power Cord
l. Air Filter
m. W/D Module 15A Fuse
n. Water Supply Inlet Pipe

1.3 Alphabetical Listing of W/D Parts and Their Functions

Part Name / Function

  • 1st Wash Bath 1st of two baths to wash prints before drying
  • 2nd Wash Bath 2nd of two baths to wash prints before drying
  • Adjustable Voltage Switch Sets voltage for correct rating
  • Air Filter Cleans air for intake of dryer fan
  • Control Drawer Set dryer temperature and standby time here
  • Drain Hose Drains each bath
  • Dryer Drain Hose Drains water away from dryer rack
  • Dryer Rack Roller system removes excess water and dries prints
  • Large Fuse 15 Amps
  • Main Gear Primary drive gear of each rack, which rests on drive shaft
  • Overflow Hose Drains overflow of water or excess chemical from baths
  • Power Cord Connects to 200, 220 or 240 volt single phase line
  • Small Fuse 1 Amp
  • Thermostat Attached to dryer
  • Top Cover To hold paper once dry
  • Ventilation Fan Draws air through lower chamber to prevent condensation and to cool electronics
  • Water Supply Inlet Pipe Connect your incoming water line to this pipe. Use reinforced hose and 2 pipe clamps for a secure connection.

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Installation of W/D Module 2


2.1 Installation of W/D Requires Proper Conditions

  • Light-tight darkroom
  • Nearby source of water, preferably with water temperature control panel
  • Adequate ventilation
  • Safe electrical conditions. We strongly recommend the use of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI) in the wiring for your CP51.
  • Air conditioning/heating (as needed)

NOTE: The pumps and electronic components will heat up the solutions 2-4o C above room temperature even when the heaters are not running. Room temperature should be at least 5o C (9o F) lower than the programmed temperature of the CP51 processor. i.e. If the CP51 is set for 30o C (86o F), then the room temperature should be at or below 25o C (77o F).


2.2 Water Supply / Drainage Information

Connect a water supply hose from your water temperature control panel to the water supply inlet pipe. The inside diameter of the hose should be 16 mm (5/8") and it should be able to withstand at least 70 lbs. of pressure. Attach the hose to the inlet pipe as far as possible and use two hose clamps to secure it. (See illustration #2)

If needed, attach the drain hose extension to the drain hose. Insert the free end of the drain hose into a drain standpipe. (The extension hose should have an inside diameter of 19 mm (3/4").


2.3 Water Supply Requirements in use with W/D Module

  • Water Temperature 30-35o C/86-95o F (for RA-4; for other processes see chemical instructions)
  • Water Pressure 1.5-5 Kg/cm2 (15 - 70 lbs. of pressure)
  • Water Volume 1.5 liters per minute (approx. 1/3 gal. per minute)
  • Water pipe inside diameter 13 mm (1/2")
  • Water hose inside diameter 16 mm (5/8")
  • Filter recommendation 50 micron or smaller (as low as 5 microns) mounted in building's plumbing system near darkroom.

2.4 Drain Requirements for W/D Module

  • Drain flow 1.5 liters per minute (1/3 gallon per minute)
  • Drain overflow hose inside diameter 13mm (1/2")
  • Drain hose inside diameter 19 mm (3/4")
  • Pipe material Do not use copper or brass due to the corrosiveness of effluent.

2.5 Installation Dimensions

Please leave space around the processor. It is necessary for access to the control drawer of the MB and W/D, the air filter of the W/D, and for the various intake and overflow hoses of both modules.

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1. Positioning Pin

2. Connecting Sleeve

A. After the MB has been checked with a level, match the W/D with the height of the MB and then check it for level. Lock the positioning pin on the MB to the W/D module. At the same time, attach the Connecting Sleeve of the W/D Module drive shaft to the MB drive shaft.

B. Attach the connecting cable from the MB to the W/D module as shown in Diagram #2. This wire carries the signal from the IR sensors to turn on the dryer

C. Adjust the voltage setting on the W/D to match the voltage in your location. You should already have done this for the MB. Now is a good time to check both settings.

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Testing for Operation 3


3.1 Powering Up

Turn on the power switch on the MB. Check to see that water is flowing properly through both circulated baths of the MB. If the water is not flowing through the spray bars properly, TURN OFF THE MB POWER SWITCH IMMEDIATELY! If the circulating pumps are not primed properly, you will probably hear a noisy screeching, indicating that the pumps are "dry" and in need of proper priming. Remove some of the water and pour it in again being sure to use the supplied funnels to prime the pumps. Also while the power is switched off, open and re-close the filter chamber caps to allow air to escape. (If you try this while the power is on you will have quite a mess to clean up!)

CAUTION!

Be sure the power switch is OFF when there are no chemicals or water in the baths or you may cause serious damage to the heaters, pumps and other components of the processor.


3.2 Modules

W/D Modules have no internal method for controlling the wash water temperature. This is controlled by use of an external water temperature control panel (such as JOBO art. no. 4190). Proper washing temperature is very important to the quality and life expectancy of the print. If the wash water temperature gets too hot, the paper can begin to deteriorate while washing. If the wash water temperature gets too cold, the wash will be inadequate and retained chemicals will shorten the life of the image.

If you are planning on using a water panel other than the JOBO 4190, make sure that it has a LOW-FLOW mixing valve in use. The 1.5 liter per minute flow rate is much too low for standard mixing valves to maintain temperature accurately.

Place the rack in the solution slowly and carefully to avoid any spills. Be certain to properly align the main gear of the rack with the worm gear of the drive shaft.


3.3 Illustration of W/D Module Control Drawer

  1. Dryer standby control dial
  2. Dryer Heater temperature control dial

3.4 Dryer/Heater Checkpoints

  1. Adjust the dryer/heater temperature control dial to 5 or 6
  2. Take the main gear off the worm gear on the inlet sensor rack of the MB. Leave it plugged in so it is active.
  3. Insert a white piece of paper into the sensor rack
  4. Check to make sure the dryer/heater switch is "on".
  5. Remove the paper from the inlet sensor rack of the MB and check the dryer standby timing.

The dryer/heater is designed to automatically turn off when not being used. The dryer/heater has been set at "0" (at the factory), meaning that the timer will turn off automatically 5 minutes after the last edge of the paper has entered the inlet rack. With each additional increment of the dryer standby control dial, the dryer will run for an additional 5 minutes.

Scale No.

Heated Time

Suggested Process

0

5 minutes

RA-4

(0:45 per bath)

2

15 minutes

2 Minute Process

(2:00 per bath)

3

20 minutes

EP-2

(3:00 per bath)

After the above steps (3.1-3.4) have been completed, turn off the power and remove the W/D racks and drain the baths.

CAUTION!

For ventilation purposes, turn off the main power switch ONLY after the dryer/heater standby timer has turned off. This allows time for it to cool down after use.

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Preparation for Operation 4


4.1 Filling W/D Baths

Be sure the power switch is OFF when there are no chemicals or water in the baths or you may cause damage to the heaters, pumps and other components of the processor.

Approximately 11 liters of water are needed to fill the total of the two baths of the W/D. With the racks in place in the W/D simply turn on the water temperature control panel, and allow sufficient time for both baths to be filled, before starting to process. (At the 1.5 liter per minute flow rate, it will take approximately 7-8 minutes for both baths to be filled and the water to be flowing out the overflow drain hose.

NOTE: When not actually using the processor, leave the top cover off both modules. This helps to prevent excessive condensation buildup.


4.2 Dryer Check

Check the dryer temperature control dial in the control drawer. Make sure that the dial is set at 5 or 6. Insert paper into the MB. Change the dial setting to different levels and check that the temperature changes accordingly.

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Maintenance 5


  1. Clean the air filter of the dryer once or twice a month.
  2. Run one or more sheets of paper through the W/D Module to clean the rollers. It may be advisable to use "cleanup film" from time to time for best cleaning results. These films are available from both Kodak and Fuji Film.
  3. Once a month add a single drop of oil (such as 3 in 1 "blue") to the main drive gear of the dryer rack. All the main drive gears of the various racks are silicone impregnated so they should not need lubrication, but the main drive gear of the dryer rack is exposed to a high level of heat and needs additional lubrication.

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