ECLAIR Coutant, Operating Manual

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Maintenance
Cleaning the aperture plate and the magazine pressure plate
With the shutter open and using a clean chamois leather occasionally
moistened with a small amount of alcohol clean the plate, rubbing up
and down. Care should be taken not to catch the claw (C 18) or the
counter-claw (C 22) with the chamois.
If there are deposits in the channel, particularly along the side pressure
plates, remove them carefully with a tooth pick or preferably a manicure
orange
stick.
Never use any metal object.
It is important that the spring load pressure guide (C 24) on the right
of the channel) and the pressure plate of the magazine (I 77) operate
smoothly and freely. The spring pressure of the pressure guide is 60
grs. If this guide does not work satisfactorily the equipment should be ·
returned to the supplier for adjusting.
Avoid the use of brushes since they are generally dirty and have lose
hairs. If a hair is caught in the claw slot it may damage the movement,
if it is caught in the window it will very likely appear on the projection
of the film.
Cleaning the magazine
The sprocket drums and the pressure plate roller-guides may be
cleaned with a fluffle cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. For the
interior it is preferable to use an air syringe.
Note
Never lubricate any moving part of the camera. All moving parts are
permanently self lubricated. For the optical parts use an air syringe.
Any other cleaning, even with optical or above all tissue paper, could
slightly scratch the surfaces.
As for all cinematographic equipment for professional users, a general
overhaul carried out from time to time by the maintenance service of
your supplier will avoid troubles and waste of time and money.
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