FR Special Adjustable Roll Film Developing Tank User manual

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         ADJUSTABLE ROLL FILM
       DEVELOPING TANK
                 MODEL 2
     FR chemisfs and engineers, after several years of intense
      research and experimentation, during which time many
     model tanks havi been made and tested under all dark
     room conditions-have produced a plasfic roll film tank
       that can be unconditionally guaranteed against shock or
     damage of any nature.
                                                        been      This is because the FR "Special"'amazingModel 2 has      molded with a new plastic of          resiliency-a plastic
       thaf resists every photographic chemical.
I   A good tank is fhe first requisite in the developmeni of roll                                    t'Special"        film-. In selecting ihe FR         you have chosen the
rl       finesf lank monei can buy. Load i+ in the dark-but after
       that all operations can be carried out in broad dayligh+.
    READ +h; directions on the following pages carefully
il     BEFORE YOU START. lf you follow them faithfully you
      can achieve success, even if i+ is your firsl advenlure in fhe
       fascinafing hobby of photography.
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Above illustration shows ihe iank open with componeni parrs:
         A. Tanl Shell  8. Reel Assembly C. Cover
     When reel is adiusted for these sizes use amount of
        solution indicated:

                                                                ........     # il6, #6t6
      #t20, #620   .......
     #127 .    ..
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      Wifh the cover, tanl and spiral reel  assembly within easy reach,
     TURN OUT ALL LIGHTS and remove the exposed film {rom spool
       or certridge. To facilitate loading, ihe end of the film may be cut
        straight asross wiih a pair of scissors.
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TO LOAD REEL: Cup film by pressing both edges with fingers and
thumb o{ right hand and attach securely by pressing hook through
end of film by using thumb of lefi hand. Now place reel on table
and while cupping film, revolve reel in a counter clockwise direction
(when knurled top of spiral assembly is toward you) thus drawing
the film into the grooves of ihe reel. Put spiral reel assembly  in
tank, place cover on tank making certain it is engaged all around;
then lock by turning in clockwise direction as far as possible. This
enfire procedure should be practiced in daylight until thoroughly
{amiliar with tank.
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ALTERNATE LOADING METHOD: The reel may also be loeded by
feeding the film into the grooves from the outside opening, handling
film by the edges with thumb and fingers of the right hand until
entire film has been talen up by the parallel spiral grooves of the
reel. This method is not recommended as it is not possible to obtain
consistent resuhs. Humid weofher, various iypes of emulsion and
various fleribilities of the film male this method erratic and should
not be used unless it is required that two rolls of film be loaded into
ihe tank at the same fime; the first roll being loaded from lhe inside
of the reel and the second by the alternate method. USE PRACTICE
FILM UNTIL PROFICIENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LOAD THE
ACTUAL PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM IN THE DARK.
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Use a thermometer fo check lhe temperature of the developer. Pour
into the tank the recommended quantiiy of Super X33 Developer for
ihe size film being used; see poge 4.
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As the last of the developer is poured into the fanl, male note of
the time. . lmmediately affer pouring, spin ihe agitator lnob sharply
back and forth for a period of l0 seconds. Repeat fhis agitation for
each lwo minutes of developing time.
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A{ter the film has been developed for the required length of iime,
developer should be emptied through one of the pouring spouts into
a graduate.

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As soon as fhe de"eloper has been empfied {rom the tank rinse the
film in water {or a minute or two at the same lemoerature as the
developer and return the dereloper to the bottle. Rinse the graduate.
(A siandard short-stop bath may be used instead of water rinse  i{
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         Pour the water out of the developing  tank and add properly diluted
           Firol. Fix for a period of l0 minuies,  spinning the knurled agiiator
         knob back and forth for a period of  l0 seconds every iwo minufes.
          Afier the l0 minutes hate ela psed, the  diluted Fixol may be pui into
       a storage bottle for future use.
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To remove the processing chemicals, wash the film with water at a
lemperalure of 70  for a period of 20 minutes. lf the waler supply
at uniform iemperature  is not available, six changes of waier with
intermitfent agiiaiion for three minutes each will serve. Film may
be washed with the cover removed.  if  desired.
IMPORTANT:   It  is imperafive that all pholographic chemicals be
removed from the film to insure permanent results. Be cerlain lhai
the {ilms are thoroughly wcshed.
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A{ter washing, attach film clip io one end o{ film and pull film oul of
groove allowing reel io re"ol"e. Aitach another film clip to opposite
end of ihe film and allo-  if lo hang freely in clean dust-free place.
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Excess water on the {llm should be carefully removed on both sides
with an FR Absorbent Film Squeegee.
Thoroughly wash developing tank in cool running water. PERM lT TO
DRY WITHOUT HEAT.
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'  The FR "Special" Model 2 is
     CUARANTEED
          Shock-Resislqnt

                                             amazingBecause it is molded with a new plastic of
resiliency-completely unaffected by any chemicals used
in photographic processes-v/e are able-io offer you this
unusual guaraniee:
    "lf any part or parts of the FR "Special" Model
   2 Developing'or  iank should ever break through    accident    hisuse, return entire tank "as is,"
    togeiher with 50 cents in coin, and we will re-
    place damaged parf or parts, restoring tank to
     perfect operating condition, returning it io you
     promptly."

    THE FR CORPORATION
95I BROOK AYENUE     NEW YORK 56, N. Y.
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  OTHER FR PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES
FR Super X-33    A versatile fine grain developer, acclaimed
    Developer            . phoiography's finest.
FR Super X-33       Designed fo maintain Super X-33 al its peak
    Replenisher           . of developing perfeciion.
FR Paper             Produces beauti{ul, rich, blue-black tones with
    Developer            . any good contact or enlarging paper. Re-
                        markable gradafion and prini quality.
FR Fixol                   . A concentraied liquid acid fixing solution
                         containing hardening agents. Prepared ready-
                         to-use in only 30 seconds by merely diluling
                        with waler.
FR Interval       A scientifically engineered iimer fo'determine
    Timer                 . processing periods up to 55 minutes. Has
                      alarm bell and pre-sef stop for use in tofal
                           da rkness.
FR Absorbent Film A set of fine pore cellulose 3ponges mounted
    Squeegee              . on a stainless sleel handle to remove excess
                       water from {ilms. Lintless, velvety soft.
FR Film Clips . .  .  . lndispensable for the hanging of films to dry.
                      Unique method of attaching lo line prevenls
                           slipping off. Guaranfeed rust-proof.
FR Plastic         Made of polyslyrene, designed with finger
    Printongs            . and lray stops to prevent them from slipping
                     from fhe hand or sliding inio fhe tray.

Made in U.S.A.             Prinfed in U.S.A.       Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.
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