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Magnetic Fader Maintenance
There are no electrical contacts to clean!
The faders in the TTM 57SL are designed with materi-
als highly resistant to corrosion and most chemicals. While the
faders will handle millions of operations, they may become dirty
over time. Bad things may be spilled or sprayed into the faders.
In either case, the faders are not damaged and the sound quality
is unaffected.
Cleaning is only required to maintain the feel of the
faders
.
The faders are self-lubricating and with normal use, should
not require additional lubrication. If you wish, you can use a light
silicone lubricant rated for use with electrical parts. This will help
maintain the feel. We recommend Caig DeoxIT FaderLube F100
spray lubricant.
Order DeoxIT® F100 from CAIG Laboratories, Inc.
12200 Thatcher Ct.
Poway, CA 92064
Phone 858-486-8388
Fax 858-486-8398
Web
www.caig.com
Never use a heavy lubricant or grease
. Doing so will not
damage the faders, but can undo the feel. If grease was used, it
may be removed by following the cleaning instructions. Light
lubrication is possible with the Lexan plate on. A couple of drops
or a short spray will do it. Make sure the products you use are
suitable for use with electrical parts that contain plastic.
Torsion
Spring
Sensors
Rails
Magnetic Slider Rail Cleaning
a. Move the carrier all the way to one side.
b. Use a soft lint-free cloth to wipe off the rails.
c. Add a drop of silicone lubricant (or quick spray from aerosol) to the center of each rail.
d. Move the carrier back and forth to distribute lubricant.
e. Do not bend the torsion spring or touch the sensors.
Magnetic Fader Q and A
Q: Will I damage the faders if I spray them with bad stuff or
spill bad things in them?
A:
No
. The faders in the TTM 57SL are designed with materi-
als highly resistant to corrosion and most chemicals.
There are
no electrical contacts to clean or damage
. While bad things may
change the feel of the faders, bad things will not affect the
sound. To clean faders that have had a bad thing put in them,
follow the simple instructions to the right.
Q: Can I install magnetic faders in any other mixer?
A:
Sorry
. The connectors may be similar, but the circuits are very
different. Connecting the faders to anything other than the
intended cable in the TTM 57SL could permanently damage
them.
Q: Can I install other faders in my TTM 57SL?
A:
No
. The cable connections are specially designed for Rane
magnetic faders.
Q: Can I install a different magnetic fader in my mixer or
swap the position of my faders?
A:
No
. In order to achieve the highest possible accuracy, each
magnetic fader is factory calibrated for the location in which
it was shipped. For information about replacement or calibra-
tion, contact Rane Customer Service. If you remove the faders
for cleaning, make sure you mark them. This helps you to put
them back in the same location.
