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'''Basic Cleaning''' | '''Basic Cleaning''' | ||
*Projector: Deep clean before every show (if you’re running shows close together at least clean the gate and trap and wipe down the rollers). Deep cleaning is a great time to check for any stalled rollers or broken | *Projector: Deep clean before every show (if you’re running shows close together at least clean the gate and trap and wipe down the rollers). Deep cleaning is a great time to check for any stalled rollers or broken, worn sprocket teeth or burrs. Between reels wipe down the gate and trap and rollers. Pull the aperture plate out and clean it so dirt doesn’t accumulate there. A clean toothbrush can be used to clean the sprockets,gently press the toothbrush to the sprockets as the motor is running. Use the canned air last as it tends to blow the dirt deep into the projector. | ||
*Lenses: Clean monthly. Use only optics grade lens cleaner and lens wipes (no Kimwipes!). Wipe very gently, using a circular motion. Use this time to check for any cracked or fogged lenses. | *Lenses: Clean monthly. Use only optics grade lens cleaner and lens wipes (no Kimwipes!). Wipe very gently, using a circular motion. Use this time to check for any cracked or fogged lenses. | ||
*Port glass: clean your port glass on a regular basis! (windex or ½ distilled water and ½ vinegar) -carefull with Windex, you have to rub to get rid of the streaks and that can damage the coating on your port glass. If you can see the action of the film reflected on the port glass IT’S TIME TO CLEAN IT. | *Port glass: clean your port glass on a regular basis! (windex or ½ distilled water and ½ vinegar) -carefull with Windex, you have to rub to get rid of the streaks and that can damage the coating on your port glass. If you can see the action of the film reflected on the port glass IT’S TIME TO CLEAN IT. | ||