adt-audio ToolMod Faderbox, Руководство по установке

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ToolMod Faderbox
modular Summing Mixer
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Potentiometers and Push Buttons
Depending on the environmental situation at the location, the grease in the
switches, rotary pots, and slider faders begins to harden within a period bet-
ween approximately 10 years and 15 years. It is not possible to determine an ex-
act time when this occurs, since the environmental influence is different from
location to location and the frequency of use of the different components has
an influence on this condition as well.
If you follow the advice on the last page about using all the pots and swit-
ches regularly such problems will not show up.
In case that you didn't follow the advice, proceed as follows:
Rotary Pots and Slider Faders:
When the grease between bushing and shaft of rotary pots and on guardrails
of slider faders begins to harden, the pot or the slider fader will run tight. Ap-
ply a small drop of penetrating oil between the shaft and the bushing and turn
the pot 5 to 10 times. Apply a small drop of penetrating oil to the guardrails of
faders and move the knob over the entire stroke a couple of times. Doing this
will keep the pots in good shape for many years.
Pushbutton Switches
The grease in the pushbutton switches will also begin to harden. Since it is the
same process, this will usually happen at the same time but it depends on the
environmental conditions and the frequency of use. The pushbutton switch-
es that are used in the ToolMod Faderbox are sealed and have 4 contacts per
switch, therefore, fine-dust is usually no problem and the self-cleaning is very
effective. If there is a problem with switches, don't use any kind of contact spray.
Get a spray can with isopropanol and spray thru the faceplate next to the knob
directly into the switch. You don't need to remove the module but
MAKE SURE THAT YOU SWITCH OFF and DON'T SWITCH ON AGAIN
BEFORE ALL THE ALCOHOL HAS EVAPORATED.
After spraying, use the switch 20 to 30 times. This will remove the problem.
Make sure that you use these switches a lot during the next weeks to improve
the cleaning effect.
DO NOT USE ANY KIND OF CONTACT SPRAYS!
DO NOT USE VASELINE OR SIMILAR GREASE!
Maintenance