Paterson Auto Print Washer 12 x 16 Questions

Hi

I just got a used Paterson Auto Print Washer 12 x 16.

I did it fast. The seller just said to me...this hose (connect to a rectangular black column, with a small rectangular cap on top)) is for water comes in. The other hose is missing..so I figure to find one in the scrap for water comes out.

I saw from B&H that was wrong (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/571379-REG/Paterson_PTP233_PTP233_Major_Print_Washer.html). The water comes in at the other end...where the hose is missing. So, I supposed I need another hose similar to this one http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/40389-REG/Paterson_PTP201_Film_Washer_Hose_for.html
, cut the end and with a collar, connect it to the tank. Am I right? Do the small rectangular cap should be closed or not during washing?

I need tips

Regards

Incoming water connects to the spigot on the right hand side - There is a little valve & rod energised by the water pressure that rocks the frame from side to side.

I think I have a manual for one somewhere - I'll try to find it and post a scan.


P.S. Although it says 12x16 washer, 16" wide sheets don't quite fit in. I need to trim mine down to 15½".

Found a mint one in the garbage the other day...

And last month i found a omega 4x5 complete (componon lenses...).

Man, what a waste of lovely stuff

paul_c5x4 said:

Incoming water connects to the spigot on the right hand side - There is a little valve & rod energised by the water pressure that rocks the frame from side to side.

I think I have a manual for one somewhere - I'll try to find it and post a scan.


P.S. Although it says 12x16 washer, 16" wide sheets don't quite fit in. I need to trim mine down to 15½".

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Thank you!

If you find the manual. It will be great.

Took a little while to get the file size down.

Thank you so much for the PDF.

Regards

For what it's worth, on mine the valve mechanism that rocks the print rack never worked very well, and made rude noises, so I extracted it and replaced it with a standard plumbing "bulkhead" fitting.

I'm not sure, but if this valve mechanism is used to create an oscillating action to the cradle...and the prints, the washing is more effective. Maybe it's too noisy. I'll see.
Any way, I found the missing parts from Paterson. They should be in mail today.

Thank you all.

Keep the water flow low, slowly increase the flow rate till you see the rack rocking, then fine tune. It does not need a lot of water flow.
I do not know how well the Paterson unit works for todays RC papers where the fixer does not soak into the paper like it does with fiber paper. I think flow and water change rate is more important for RC paper.

NB23, where are you? I would love to scrounge where you are.