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Topic: Can film be removed intact from Christie AW3-R?
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Manny Knowles
"What are these things and WHY are they BLUE???"
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Posts: 4247
From: Bloomington, IN, USA
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 07-01-2012 12:30 AM
Based on the question, it seems like you've never done this before. Is that correct?
Don't move the print if you don't have to. If you have to move it and store it somewhere, the best place would be on another platter deck (covered).
You'll need: Someone to help you. A set of clamps for moving the print. Space to put the print (measure it, clear it and clean it beforehand). A clean cover for the print while it's sitting in storage position.
Make sure the clamps will fit the print -- if the print is extra-long, break it down part-way so the clamps will fit.
Remove the payout head. Clear the space where the print will go -- measure to make sure. If you're storing it on another platter system, remove the payout head on the destination deck as well. Get someone strong and trustworthy to help you actually move the print. Make sure your helper knows where the print needs to go before you start lifting.
Tape the tail down. Leave the center ring in place -- don't let it pop out -- but you will need to lift it slightly to disengage the pins from the platter. Use film clamps (minimum 3). Slide the print to the edge of the deck. Keep the print horizontal if you can, with both people carrying the weight of the print on forearms -- holding it from underneath, grasping the center ring.
Once you've got the print all the way off the platter, and it's just you and your partner holding it, walk side-by-side (if possible) to the destination. Otherwise figure out in advance who's going to walk backward.
Wherever you put the print -- cover it. If it's in an unusual place, put up a sign so people know there's a print under there -- not a good place to sit or put down a drink -- "Caution -- Film Print in Storage Here -- Keep Away" should be the general idea.
When the print goes back in service -- REMEMBER TO "UN-TAPE" THE TAIL or you'll get a "brain-wrap" at the end of the first show.
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I've worked in booths where there were narrow stairs and pathways -- which made it necessary to hoist the print vertically over-the-shoulder -- at that point, it becomes a one-person job -- hope your print is wound tight -- make the maneuver as gentle and smooth as possible, but maintain your confidence so you don't screw it up.
In my last platter booth, I had spare platter decks. In that case, I just lifted the whole damn platter with the print still on it. The deck fit on the V-legs under the bottom platter, and a spare deck took its place above. (Note -- keep an eye out for the bearing and the 2 metal O-rings that go around the post under the platter deck -- they tend to stick to the underside of the deck. Make sure they are in place before the replacement deck is put in position. The bearing goes between the two O-Rings.
Hope this helps.
P.S. I've never heard of an "Igotcha" -- just "gotcha" -- an "Igotcha" would be a "gotcha" for an Apple computer device.
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