Summary of Contents for Rank Aldis TUTOR II
- Page 1 SERVICING INFORMATION RANK ALDIS TUTOR II © M.Ginda 08/02/08 Aldis Tutor II Service ©M.Ginda 08/02/2008 WWW.Karillon.com 1 ...
- Page 2 Servicing the Rank Aldis Tutor II effects projector. This is a short guide on how to service the main component parts of the projector. You will need some simple tools to complete the service and some cleaning solutions. Tools: Cross point screwdrivers...
- Page 3 STEP 1 Disconnect the power from the projector! VERY IMPORTANT STEP 2 Start by removing the four screws holding the main cover in place, then remove the cover from the projector body. The handle or carry strap (dependant on model revision) is part of the cover, do not remove it. STEP 3 Remove the front gate assembly from the main body by rotating the gate a little to reveal the four xpoint securing screws.
- Page 4 Lens clip Front Lens Secondary Heat Filter STEP 5 Turn over the front gate assembly and using circlip pliers, or a flat blade screwdriver and snipe nose pliers, carefully remove the large circlip holding the rotation plate in place. Circlip Removed Aldis Tutor II Service ©M.Ginda 08/02/2008 WWW.Karillon.com ...
- Page 5 Once the circlip is removed, the component parts of the gate head assembly can be separated. OK now it’s time to clean these parts. Start by cleaning the metal parts with general cleaning solution, wipe away any excess and dry. Clean the plastic filler with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.
- Page 6 STEP 6 The gate head assembly can now be re-assembled. Using a small piece of cloth, lightly oil the rear rotation mount (where the circlip fits). You can use a standard hinge oil or clean engine oil for this. Re-assemble the component parts in the reverse order taken for disassembly. After fitting the lens, place the assembly to one side away from the work area.
- Page 7 STEP 8 Remove the Lamp House cover, clean this item and place to one side. If this item has paint damage, rub down and re-paint using a MATT finish black paint. Next remove the reflector and condenser lens plates from the lamp housing. Carefully remove the lamp using a small plastic bag to first cover the lamp.
- Page 8 Clean the condenser lens in the same manner as in STEP 4. The reflector is chrome plated steel and should be carefully polished after cleaning with spirit. Do not scratch the surface. Access can now be made to the primary heat filter. This should be removed by rotating the retention clip, and carefully pulling out the glass filter.
- Page 9 Lamp Housing screws Fan Baffle Plate screws Fan Unit Bolts NOTE: The 4BA nuts have washers under them. First remove the fan baffle plate, take note that the cables to the lamp and fan pass through a grommet located at the base of this plate. This plate can now be cleaned.
- Page 10 Visually inspect the lamp holder and replace this if necessary. STEP 10 Service the Fan unit. Start by removing the five screws holding the cover plate. Remove the plate and clean this, taking care not to bend it. The Case part of the fan assembly is very fragile;...
- Page 11 Both bearing plates and the rotor can be removed from the armature. Clean any residue from the bearing plates and the motor spindle. Be careful not to lose the two fibre washers and the steel shim. After brushing clean the armature the spindle of the rotor can be lightly oiled (don’t apply too much) and the motor re-assembled.
- Page 12 through the base. Remember to fit the washers under the nuts securing the fan unit. Finally fit the four screws to retain the lamp housing at the front of the main body (see STEP 7). STEP 12 Replace the lens, lamp, and reflector in the lamp housing. Avoid handling the lamp with bare fingers, use a clean cloth or plastic bag.
- Page 13 STEP 14 Lamp alignment To give maximum light output and even illumination the lamp position must be set. This is achieved using two setting screws, located each side of the lamp holder. You will need a piece of card cut to about the size of a 35mm slide. Make a hole in the centre of the card using a 2.5mm drill bit or ball point pen nib, ensure the hole is clean and free from burred card edges.
- Page 14 Using a xpoint screwdriver, adjust the two lamp holder screws to obtain the pattern. Be careful not to undo the screws completely. Small adjustments of the screws are all that is usually required, check the lamp is fully seated and vertical if you have difficulty obtaining the pattern.
- Page 15 Should any of the wiring have come adrift during this procedure, you can check against the following images. One is for early production models with IEC power inlet, the other is for later models with fixed power cord. Fan Wires Lamp wires Voltage selector Aldis Tutor II Service ©M.Ginda 08/02/2008 WWW.Karillon.com ...
- Page 16 Voltage Selector wire Fan Wires Lamp wires 12v Outlet Fuse Aldis Tutor II Service ©M.Ginda 08/02/2008 WWW.Karillon.com 16 ...