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Topic: Hour Meter On Strong Super Lume X Lamphouse
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Rick Long
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 759
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-21-2001 08:05 PM
Power down the lamphouse at the breaker panel. On the rear of the lamphouse,unscrew the 4 8-32 screws that secure the bright metal panel (the one with the meter and power /auto switches on it). Gently work the panel away from the back of the lamp until you can get at the hour meter. Unscrew the three screws and nuts that hold the meter to this panel. The wiring should unplug, but if it is like everyone I've ever done, the plastic insulators over the tabs will probably shatter in your hand. Install the new meter, and solder and tape the leads. Now re-install the back panel and look into the lamphouse to confirm that the wiring is not in too close proximity to the ignitor. (Best to use black tie-wraps to secure it with the rest of the bundle going to the terminal strip at the floor of the lamphouse. Remember to record the number of the old meter if you are not changing the bulb at this time.
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John Pytlak
Film God
Posts: 9987
From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 05-21-2001 08:51 PM
If the wire plugs pull off the meter without damage, they can be reused. Replace them or use solder if there is metal fatigue on the plugs. The insulation should definitely be replaced, since it probably is brittle from the heat. Instead of electrical tape, would heat-shrink tubing insulation be okay in this application?Make your best guess as to number of hours from your last entry in the maintenance logbook. (You DO keep a written maintenance log, don't you?  ) If uncertain, be especially watchful for any signs of lamp failure if you don't know the number of hours it has. ------------------
John P. Pytlak, Senior Technical Specialist
Worldwide Technical Services, Entertainment Imaging
Eastman Kodak Company
Research Labs, Building 69, Room 7419
Rochester, New York, 14650-1922 USA
Tel: 716-477-5325 Cell: 716-781-4036 Fax: 716-722-7243
E-Mail: john.pytlak@kodak.com
Web site: http://www.kodak.com/go/motion
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