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When running test loops, the sensors can be bypassed by covering them with artist tape. | When running test loops, the sensors can be bypassed by covering them with artist tape. | ||
The sensors can be tripped by film that is very curled or wavy, which causes the light from the sensor to reflect back at the wrong angle. To avoid this problem, the sensors can be bypassed. Be prepared to manually stop the motor and disengage the frictions before the tail has run through the projector. This is critical, because if the frictions remain engaged the takeup will rapidly accelerate as soon the tail leaves the projector. Ideally, a second projectionist should monitor the projector if changeovers are being performed. If a second projectionist is not available, leader can be added to the tail to provide extra time to stop the projector after the changeover. | |||
==Skate Pressure== | ==Skate Pressure== | ||
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Most cleaning can be accomplished with a soft, lint-free cloth and a toothbrush. Persistent dirt can be removed with 99.9% alcohol. | Most cleaning can be accomplished with a soft, lint-free cloth and a toothbrush. Persistent dirt can be removed with 99.9% alcohol. | ||
In the gate, dirt tends to accumulate on the runners and on the ceramic discs that serve as lateral guides. The runners and discs should be checked between every reel and cleaned accordingly. If the discs are dirty, they should be removed and wiped clean. Before replacing them, clean the recess using a cloth and brush. After reinserting the disc, spin it to make sure it rotates freely and brush off any additional dirt that is picked up by the disc as it makes contact with the deeper areas of the recess. | In the gate, dirt tends to accumulate on the runners and on the ceramic discs that serve as lateral guides. The runners and discs should be checked between every reel and cleaned accordingly. If the discs are dirty, they should be removed and wiped clean. Before replacing them, clean the recess using a cloth and brush. After reinserting the disc, spin it to make sure it rotates freely and brush off any additional dirt that is picked up by the disc as it makes contact with the deeper areas of the recess. This recess will also accumulate dirt over time, and must be cleaned periodically. There is a concave cavity between the disc and the runners which can be cleaned by removing the disc and inserting an alcohol-soaked cotton swab. | ||
The inboard O-ring on the pinch roller tends to accumulate a lot of dirt. This should be checked and wiped clean between every reel. To do so, pull the roller away from the sound drum in order to let it spin freely. After cleaning the pinch roller, it can be rotated in order to drive the sound drum. Slowly turn the pinch roller and examine the surface of the sound drum for dust or residue and clean accordingly. | The inboard O-ring on the pinch roller tends to accumulate a lot of dirt. This should be checked and wiped clean between every reel. To do so, pull the roller away from the sound drum in order to let it spin freely. After cleaning the pinch roller, it can be rotated in order to drive the sound drum. Slowly turn the pinch roller and examine the surface of the sound drum for dust or residue and clean accordingly. | ||
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===Gate runners=== | ===Gate runners=== | ||
Run your fingernail laterally across the runner. If you can’t feel inside groove, flip the runner 180 degrees. When both sides are worn, replace. | Run your fingernail laterally across the runner. If you can’t feel the inside groove, flip the runner 180 degrees. When both sides are worn, replace. | ||
===Ceramic rollers=== | ===Ceramic rollers=== | ||
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===Framing light=== | ===Framing light=== | ||
Turn the projector OFF before removing the shutter housing to avoid damage to the shutter blade. After removing the shutter housing, use a fuse puller or hook something behind the light to remove it. | Turn the projector OFF before removing the shutter housing to avoid damage to the shutter blade. After removing the shutter housing, use a fuse puller or hook something behind the light to remove it. | ||
==External links== | |||
* [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/E_series/FP30E-PREMIERE_e.pdf Kinoton FP 30 E Premiere Operating Manual, original link] | |||
* [https://archive.org/details/kinoton-fp-30-e-premiere-manual.pdf Kinoton FP 30 E Premiere Operating Manual, archive.org backup] | |||