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2-20. PEDALCLAVIER. The following instructions apply when necessary to remove and
replace the pedalclavier.
a. Remove the bench positioned over the pedal clavier.
b. Lift the console end of the pedal clavier and pull slightly up and out.
c. To replace the pedal clavier, place it in position, lifting slightly at the
front, and slide it under the console until it locks in place. Place the bench in
its proper position over the foot pedals.
2-21. CORDS AND CABLES. Disconnect cords and cables by firmly grasping the connector
plug and pulling it.
2-22. CLEANING.
2-23. The following materials are required to perform cleaning operations on the
Model C-3 Hammond Organ:
a. Clean cloth.
b. Dry-cleaning solvent.
c. Paint brush with camel's hair bristles.
d. lint-free, bleached cloth
e. Compressed air.
f. Crocus cloth.
2-24. Remove corrosion, rust, or dirt. Blowout dirt and dust from the interior of
the console and the tone cabinet. If an air hose is used, be sure that any water
which may have condensed in it is blown out before applying the air stream to the
equipment. When using compressed air to remove dirt, be careful not to disturb the
wiring. Scrape off tar or other adhering foreign matter; touch up with paint or
lacquer if necessary.
2-25. Clean the vacuum tube sockets and pin receptacles with solvent and a camel's
hair brush. If necessary, clean pins with crocus cloth.
2-26. Clean all wooden parts and playing keys with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Accumulations of dirt and dust in the key contacts may be removed by adjusting the
bus bar shifters. (See paragraphs 4-9 to 4-13 inclusive.) No disassembly
is required.
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