Photopolymer Equipment Maintenance Procedures

Daily

-    Drain the water out of the washout tank and refill with clean water.  Always keep the brush submerged in water.
-    Cover the sticky mat on the washout platen with a piece of Mylar after use.

Weekly

-    Thoroughly clean the washout tank and brush.  Always refill the washout tank and keep the brush submerged in water.
-    Perform an exposure test with the 21 Step UV Stouffer Scale to ensure proper amount of UV output.  Adjust exposure time accordingly to achieve a solid 16 on the Stouffer Scale.

Monthly

-    Apply small amount of lubricating grease to the leveling pads on the washout platen.
-    Replace the vinyl cover sheet in the main exposure draw.

Annually

-    Replace the bulbs in both the main exposure draw and the post exposure draw.
 

*Refer to equipment manual if necessary or contact Nova Polymers Technical Support with questions.