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allen taylor
February 3, 2025
need how to attach a xennon kineton lamphouse to a fp30d projector
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Mr. Anderson
February 10, 2025
To attach a Xenon Kinoton lamphouse to an FP 30 D projector:
1. Thread the Xenon Bulb – Insert the bulb through the central mirror hole. 2. Fasten the Bulb – Secure it by tightening the Allen screw from outside the lamphouse. 3. Adjust for Space – If using a 7,000 W bulb, turn the axial adjustment forward to create more space. 4. Remove Protective Coat – Take off the bulb’s protective cover. 5. Connect the Anode Cable – Attach it to the lamphouse socket. 6. Position the Anode Cable – Keep it away from metal components, especially for bulbs with a 40 cm anode cable. 7. Avoid Mechanical Stress – Ensure no excessive stress on the anode cable to prevent bulb explosion. 8. Adjust the Bulb Support – Keep it down while adjusting screen illumination. 9. Close the Lamphouse Door – Secure the setup by shutting the lamphouse door.
These steps ensure proper installation and safe operation.
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Operating Manual FP 50 D Projector DIGITAL CINEMA FILM TECHNOLOGY STUDIO TECHNOLOGY CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS 360° DISPLAY SYSTEMS...
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FP 50 D Preface Dear customer, this operating manual will help you get acquainted with the projector and to make use of its possible applications in accordance with the requirements. This operating manual includes important hints for a safe, proper, correct and economic operation.
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Printed in Germany, Issue April 2011 This operating manual – even in extracts – may only be reprinted or otherwise copied with special, written permission from KINOTON GmbH. Editor responsible for the contents: KINOTON GmbH Editing and layout: Carmen Auer - KINOTON GmbH Own Notes...
FP 25/30/50 D / FP 10/20/30/50 A Safety 1 .1 Safety Notes 1 .1 .1 General Hints » Read this operating manual before operating the projector. » This operating manual is to be kept with the projector at all times. »...
Intended Purpose The projector is suitable to reproduce 35 mm film images and sound. Any other or further use is not classified as an “intended purpose”. KINOTON cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from different or extended operation.
FP 25/30/50 D / FP 10/20/30/50 A 1 .2 Explanations of Symbols and Notes Throughout this manual you will find the following symbols: DANGER This symbol indicates an imminent threat of danger to life and personal health. Disregarding this warning can result in serious personal injuries or highly dangerous injuries.
FP 25/30/50 D / FP 10/20/30/50 A 1 .3 Special Hazard Points 1 .3 .1 Electric Power Hazards DANGER S The access to power supply must always be kept closed. Only authorized service personnel may access this area. S Installation according to the local electrical code and regulations an work on the electrical supply conductors or circuits must only be done by qualified technical personnel.
FP 25/30/50 D / FP 10/20/30/50 A 1 .3 .2 Lamphouse Hazards 1 .3 .2 .1 Broken Glass In cold condition the xenon lamp has an inner pressure of about 8 to 10 bar (145 psi) and in hot condition of about 30 bar (435 psi). When a xenon lamp bursts, broken glass can cause suffer injury to face, eyes and arteries.
Therefore, avoid touching the coated lens surface. To remove dust on the lens, use a soft dry cloth (Cleaning set from Kinoton). Do not use a damp cloth, detergent solutions or thinner. 1 .5...
FP 50 D 1 .6 Protective Devices All existing safety devices must be checked regularly 1 .6 .1 Main Switch In case of an emergency, you can switch off the projector using the main switch (under the projector door). Push the switch to position “0”. The red lamp in the switch turns off. 1 .6 .2 IR Reflex Film Break Sensor The film break sensor (arrow) switches off the projector when no film is passing the sen-...
FP 50 D 1 .6 .4 Lamphouse Door Switch On both sides door switches (arrows) are mounted in the lamphouse frame. The xenon lamp only ignites when both lamphouse side doors are closed. ATTENTION Never activate the lamphouse via the rectifier. 1 .6 .5 Lamphouse Airflow Switch As soon as the projector is switched on, the radial blower starts the operation.
FP 50 D Transportation and Installation / Mounting 2 .1 Transportation Delivery by a forwarding agent, train, ship or aircraft » Projector is mounted (without lamp house and film reel) on a pallet and fixed with screws. » With delivery to countries over-sea the projector on pallet is packed in a wooden crate.
- Standard rectifier - 65 to 85 A - 75 to 95 A - 100 to 140 A - Kinoton rectifier - KEX 110 (up to 110 A) - KEX 170 (up to 170 A) » Film cleaner (option) » Operating manuals 2 .3...
2 .4 Mounting 2 .4 .1 Filling with Oil NOTE Use only Kinoton type 3672 oil. Intermittent movement (Maltese cross) Oil gauge glass with oil level rings(red and green) ...
FP 50 D Procedure to fill with oil • Open the projector head housing. • Remove the oil gauge cap . If there is not a small vent hole in the cap, pierce it with a pin. • Add oil through the hose using a funnel or squeeze container.
FP 50 D 2 .4 .3 Connecting the Water Cooling (option) ATTENTION U A water flow of 2 to 3 l/min is needed to get a water temperature of 18° C ± 2° C (64° F ± 10° F). U The water temperature should not be less than 16° C, otherwise water can con- dense on pipes, cables and film running components and finally results in damage of the film material.
FP 50 D Function and Components 3 .1 Components Overview 3 .1 .1 Projection Drive The FP 50 D console projector is suitable to reproduce 35 mm films and sound for- mats in small, medium and large cinemas. » The film is transported through the projector from the top to the bottom. »...
FP 50 D 3 .1 .4 FP 50 D variations Operation with a platter system Projector head Extension arms with guide rollers for running with a platter system Lamphouse Operating panel (here extended) Electronic components / rectifier / automation system (here EMK 1) Å...
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FP 50 D Operation with film spools and non-rewind system Projector head Extension arm with friction shafts for running with film spools Extension arm with guide rollers for running with a platter system Lamphouse Operating panel Å...
FP 50 D 3 .1 .5 Projector Head Extension arm with take-off friction shaft for running with film spools Extension arm with guide rollers for running the film from a platter system Feed sprocket Shutter housing ...
FP 25/30/50 D 3 .2 Film Gate and Film Track In the film gate the film is positioned precisely. By adjusting the film pressure skate you can optimize the picture steadiness. After threading the film, close the film track with the film pressure skate to guide the film.
FP 25/30/50 D 3 .2 .2 The Dowser The dowser opens or closes the path of xenon light to the film gate. Dowser Dowser rotation solenoid Light baffle Rotary shutter Film gate with water cooling unit or fire protection plate ATTENTION If the dowser does not close while the projector is stopped, the film will burn.
FP 25/30/50 D 3 .2 .3 Single Aperture Plates (only with manual lens turret or lens holder) Push the single aperture plate into the film gate until the stop is reached and the aperture plate snaps into position. 3 .2 .4 Aperture Changer (option, only with electronic lens turret) The aperture changer is suitable for automatically changing the aperture when the corresponding format key has been pressed.
FP 25/30/50 D 3 .2 .4 .1 Drive and Control Aperture changer motor Aperture changer drive Aperture changer/lens turret control board 3 .2 .4 .2 Format Change with Three Lenses • Push on the operating panel. $The aperture changer places the selected aperture into the film gate and the matching lens in position.
FP 25/30/50 D 3 .2 .4 .4 Changing the Format Combination • The “select” function is activated by holding the control closed more than 2 seconds. $The turret will not rotate. The turret solenoid makes a clattering sound which means that a new format combination has been selected.
• Fasten them with the knurled screws. NOTE Some lenses may require rings to support the rear section; these are available from Kinoton. • For easy film threading flip the position lever - the lens turret will move away from the film gate.
FP 25/30/50 D 3 .2 .6 .2 Electronically Controlled Lens Change (option) The electronically controlled lens turret is suitable to change the lens automatically when the corresponding format key has been pressed. Simultaneously the applicable aperture is changed too. Lens tubes with lenses ...
FP 25/30/50 D 3 .2 .7 Focusing To adjust the focus for a sharp picture on the screen, you have to move horizontally the whole lens turret or lens holder. This operation can be done manually or electroni- cally controlled. 3 .2 .7 .1 Manual Focusing with Lens Turret / Lens Holder •...
FP 25/30/50 D 3 .2 .8 Rotating Shutter The rotating shutter interrupts the projection light once during the film transport and once during the picture standstill. (48 interruptions a second at 24 pictures a second). The shutter is mounted on a shaft which is driven from the intermittent movement via a fibre gear.
FP 25/30/50 D 3 .2 .9 Intermittent Sprocket The intermittent sprocket (arrow) is a very precise sprocket. It transports the film step by step through the film gate. The intermittent sprocket is driven via the intermittent sprocket drive by the main drive motor.
FP 25/30/50 D 3 .2 .11 Constant Speed Sprockets Sprockets are designed to transport the film continuously. The teeth of the sprocket engage the perforations of the film. Both sprockets provide for equal loops before and after the film gate. ...
FP 25/30/50 D Operating a Pad Shoe Gently The pad shoe has a brass bearing tube which pivots on the pad shoe shaft, and is positioned with a ring nut and a spring. To avoid damaging the pad shoe and causing the brass tube to revolve within the pad shoe, the pad shoe must be handled gently.
FP 25/30/50 D 3 .3 .2 Reverse-Scan Sound Device Analog and optional DOLBY Digital (upgradeable) The Reverse-Scan Sound Device contains an analog sound reader and optionally a Dolby digital reader. NOTE Z An only analog sound device is upgradeable with DOLBY digital. Z The reverse scan sound head is delivered factory checked and adjusted.
FP 25/30/50 D 3 .3 .3 Sound Tracks on the Films The analog sound is printed as two wavy lines on the film. The height of the amplitude signifies loud- ness, frequency signifies pitch. The Dolby digital sound information (DOLBY SR·D) is encoded between the perforations.
FP 50 D 3 .6 Film Transport Systems 3 .6 .1 Friction Shafts with Film Spools A friction is a shaft, which is driven with a constant turning moment. Take-off friction (non-driven) This “take-off clutch” provokes that a certain traction force is necessary to wind off the film.
FP 50 D 3 .6 .2 Guide Roller Set for Operation with a Platter System (option) For operating with a non-rewind system a set of guide rollers on extension arms can be mounted on the projector head. - The extension arms of guide rollers are adjustable in length.
FP 50 D 3 .7 Drive Components in the Projector Head NOTE Z In this chapter you will get an overview of the drive components. Z All work on drives should be carried out by experts. Main drive motor ...
FP 50 D 3 .7 .1 Main Drive Via gears the following shafts are driven by the main drive motor : 3 Intermittent movement 3 Feed sprocket 3 Bottom sprocket 3 Shutter 3 Take-up friction (option) The 3-phase motor directly drives the Maltese Cross which is flanged onto the motor.
FP 50 D 3 .8 Electronic Components NOTE Z In this chapter you will get an overview of the electronic components, which are mounted in the projector console. Z The console door should only be opened by authorized service staff. Z All work on electronic parts must be carried out only by experts.
FP 50 D 3 .8 .1 Automation Systems The projector can be equipped with the different automation systems. » If the FP 50 D is running with the EMK 1 automation system the projector is equipped with 1 sensor to read the cue foils. »...
Kinoton KEx 110 or KEx 170 Rectifier The electronic Kinoton rectifier are available with a power up to: - 110 A (KEX 110) - 170 A (KEX 170) for use for different mains voltages.
Z The xenon unit is factory-set positioned at the back of the lamphouse. Z The adjustment of the optical axis has to be carried out by authorised experts or service personnel from KINOTON. Z The small xenon unit can be equipped with xenon bulbs 1,000 to 2,000 W which will be easily screwed in.
FP 50 D 3 .9 .3 Mirror Nowadays cold mirrors are mostly used. Because of their coating, heat can diffuse the mirror – the film gate gets a less range of heat but the full range of light. The following mirrors are available: »...
FP 50 D Operating Elements 4 .1 Projector Console 4 .1 .1 Main Switch Main switch in position I: Current transfer is switched on => the switch lights up red. Main switch in position 0: Current transfer is switched off => the switch is off. 4 .1 .2 Projector Operating Panel ...
FP 50 D 4 .2 Projector Lamphouse Ammeter Operating hour counter Fuse (6.3 A) Main switch Press button: IGNITE 4 .2 .1 Ammeter The ammeter shows the set intensity of currents. » The small lamphouse (1000 to 2000 W) is equipped with a 100 A ammeter. »...
FP 50 D 4 .2 .5 Ignition Button The xenon lamp automatically ignites when pushing the start button on the projector operating panel. You can manually ignite the xenon lamp by pushing the ignition button. ATTENTION Do not push this button for more than 0.5 seconds. The xenon bulb can be damaged if you push for a longer time.
FP 50 D Operation and Troubleshooting 5 .1 Switching On and Starting the Projector • Switch on the external power supply for the performance room. • Switch on the main switch (position “I”). $The switch illuminates red. • Thread the film (see chapter 5.3). •...
FP 50 D 5 .3 Threading for Projection Operation 5 .3 .1 General Threading • Put the full reel on the upper reel from take-off friction shaft or prepare the platter system. • Open the sprocket pad shoe. - Thread the film in the feed Feed sprocket sprocket (all perforations engaged in...
FP 50 D 5 .3 .2 Threading from a Non-Rewind / Platter System General with film cleaner and DTS reader If a DTS reader is installed, but you do not use it for an operation then thread the film which comes from the non-rewind system via the upper guide roller of the DTS reader and then to the feed sprocket.
FP 25/30/50 D / FP 10/20/3050 A 5 .4 .4 Analog Sound Error Cause Solution No sound / some - sound processor failure - check plugs and power; call service channels missing - amplifier failure - check if sound track is threaded on the correct side - speaker failure - check / replace exciter lamp...
FP 50 D 5 .4 .6 Lamphouse Troubleshooting Chart Error Reasons Clearing Nothing works - main power is not available - check fuses or circuit breakers - loose main power connection - check main power connections Xenon lamp does - no contact - ignite manually not ignite - ignition unit is defect...
FP 25/30/50 D / FP 10/20/3050 A Cleaning / Maintenance / Repair 6 .1 General Hints ATTENTION U Any work on the electric supply wiring must be carried out by electricians. U Make sure that nobody starts the projector while you are working on it. For all maintenance, cleaning and repair you must disconnect the projector from its power supply (switch off the main switch).
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FP 25/30/50 D / FP 10/20/3050 A Every 2 weeks Component What is to do? ceramics roller Remove the ceramics rollers and then remove the dirt in the holes by using air pressure. Clean the ceramics roller with a alcohol moisturized cloth. Every 3 months Component What is to do?
What is to do? lens holder Lubricate the lens holder guidance with Cardan oil, type 8657 fibre gear / Lubricate with Kinoton EL 4854 grease. shutter shaft worm chains Lubricate with Esso universal oil. aperture changer Clean the part of the shaft above the film path with a cloth,...
6 .3 .2 Changing the Intermittent Oil Procedure to change oil (Use Kinoton type 3672 oil only.): • Remove the oil gauge cap and remove hose from clip. Move open end of hose down into empty container. Let the oil drain out completely. Add oil through the hose. The oil level must be between the red and green ring.
FP 25/30/50 D / FP 10/20/3050 A 6 .4 .2 Adjusting the Film Pressure Skate The correct adjustment of the film pressure skate is mandatory in order to run the film easefully and steady-going and with minor wear and tear of projector and film copy. •...
FP 25/30/50 D / FP 10/20/3050 A 6 .4 .3 Adjusting the Height of the Film Pressure Skate The film pressure skate has to be adjusted so that it rides perfectly on the film gate and the intermittent sprocket. • Loosen the setscrew (black arrow). •...
FP 25/30/50 D / FP 10/20/3050 A 6 .4 .4 Changing the 35 mm Film Runner Strips • Loosen the knurled fastening screws and remove the old runner strips and insert the new runner strips. $They must lay in parallel to the vertical film gate edges. The small spring-suspended ceramic rollers must have a free clearance.
FP 25/30/50 D / FP 10/20/3050 A 6 .4 .5 Adjusting the Lens Holder • For setting up lenses, set scale in the mid-position. • Loosen the clamping screw (arrow) and push the lens into the holder until picture is sharp (basic adjustment). •...
FP 25/30/50 D / FP 10/20/3050 A 6 .4 .7 Adjusting the Tension of the Pad Shoe Spring • Loosen the locking screw (black arrow) with an Allen key. • Adjust the tension of the spring by turning the adjusting ring (white arrow) clockwise with a special tool.
FP 50 D 6 .4 .10 Tension the Chains NOTE The chains must not be taut, but they must not flap during the movement. The chain should be tension in a way that a distance of about 1 cm remains, when the chain is pressed towards the bottom sprocket (arrow).
FP 50 D 6 .4 .11 Adjusting the Mechanical Friction Friction body Felt disk Friction disk Spring Knurled nut Å Friction shaft Via the knurled nut the spring tension can be adjusted and therefore the pressure against the friction disk to the felt disk.
FP 50 D 6 .4 .12 Changing and Lubricating the Felt Disk of the Mechanical Friction • Remove the knurled nut, the spring, the friction plate and the felt disk on the friction shaft (arrow). • Once in a year the felt disk should be put in a Cardan oil bath.
FP 25/50 E / FP 25/50 D / FP 10/50 A 6 .4 .14 Changing the xenon Bulb DANGER S Xenon bulbs should only be changed by trained personnel. S Xenon bulbs are high-pressure glow-discharge lamps in which a high interior pressure exists even if not in operation.
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FP 25/50 E / FP 25/50 D / FP 10/50 A up to 2000 W xenon bulbs: • Put the protection coat over the bulb - thread the anode cable through the coat opening and shove the protective coat to the bulb’s socket such the coat slits slide over the socket’s pin.
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FP 25/50 E / FP 25/50 D / FP 10/50 A up to 7000 W xenon bulbs: • Loosen the bulb support and put it down. • Put the protective bonded fabric or a strong cloth around the unpacked bulb. •...
FP 25/50 E / FP 25/50 D / FP 10/50 A 6 .4 .15 Adjusting the Illumination of Screen Vertical adjustment Horizontal adjustment Axial adjustment The xenon bulb’s position can be adjusted relatively to the mirror in three axes (horizontal, vertical and axial).
FP 25/50 E / FP 25/50 D / FP 10/50 A 6 .4 .16 Adjusting the Intensity of Currents NOTE Z Read the data sheet which is delivered with xenon bulb. The bulb manufacturer’s own data should be used. Z Read also rectifier’s operating manual. The intensity of currents associated to the installed xenon bulb can be adjusted on the rectifier.
FP 25/50 E / FP 25/50 D / FP 10/50 A 6 .4 .18 Changing the Reflector NOTE Z The reflector should only be changed by the projectionist in case of need. At the next opportunity the reflector should be adjusted finely by service personnel who has the necessary alignment tool.
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FP 25/50 E / FP 25/50 D / FP 10/50 A Mounting the Reflector • Put down the reflector onto the lower holders. • Move the upper holder bar over the reflector and carefully put it down on the reflector edge.
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Be careful that the main reflector will not be clamped too toughly - during the operation the reflector expands and therefore could break. NOTE The fine adjustment has to be carried out by service from Kinoton. • Insert the xenon bulb. • Close the lamphouse.
FP 25/50 E / FP 25/50 D / FP 10/50 A 6 .4 .19 Changing the Heat Filter ATTENTION The heat filter is a reflection filter, therefore you have to watch out for the reflection side of filter to be directed to xenon lamp (marked with a black dot). •...
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FP 25/50 E / FP 25/50 D / FP 10/50 A Issue: 04/2011...
FP 50 D Parts and Wearing Parts 7 .1 Film Gate Parts Film Gate Fig . Order No . Film runner strip, white 5322 463 10021 Novotex brown 5322 463 10023 Knurled screw for film runner strip fastening 5322 505 10336 Ceramics roller 5322 532 50362 Film pressure skate black...
Order No . Knurled nut M8 for standard friction 1000 505 17006 Spring for standard friction 5322 492 50064 Felt disk for all Kinoton frictions 1000 532 57007 Projector oil 3672/00, 1 L 1000 390 27006 7 .6 Film Spools Film Spools Order No .
FP 50 D 7 .9 35 mm Apertures for Aperture Changer Part Code Number triple aperture shaped 1000 451 17012 triple aperture for filing 1000 451 17016 hole aperture to adjust the frame center 1000 451 17017 triple aperture dimension smaller than specified 1000 451 17020 hole aperture for filing 1000 451 17022...
FP 50 D Technical Data, Circuit Diagrams and Plans of Terminal Connections 8 .1 Technical Data 8 .1 .1 Projector Name Console Film Projector Type FP 50 D Machine No. See data plate on housing. Connecting Data Power supply 120/208 V 3 ph, 5 wire -OR- 230/380 V, 5 wire V Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz...
FP 50 D 8 .1 .2 Reverse-Scan Sound Device Connecting Data Power supply 24 V Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz Power max. Power and Operating Data Frequency response analog: 30 Hz - 16 kHz ± 1 dB digital: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0.5 dB Wow and flutter ≤...
FP 50 D 8 .2 .3 Main Terminal Strip (optional with terminal 25 - 50) No . Connection / Function Color - 24 V (connect film break from platter system, ye) blue standard terminals + 24 V Start white Stop purple Dowser OPEN yellow...
FP 50 D 8 .2 .4 Terminal Strip with CCA3, DMP1 or SA2 No . Connection / Function Color projector wire Color automation wire - 24 V blue blue/brown/black + 24 V Start white white Stop black purple Dowser OPEN yellow yellow Dowser CLOSE...
FP 50 D 8 .3 Circuit Diagrams 8 .3 .1 230 v / 400 v 3-ph Mains Connection S T 1 / 6 Auto/On 1 2 2 A white 1 2 2 S T 1 / 5 re1a M a i n s L a m p h o u s e brown 6 0 A...
FP 50 D 8 .3 .2 208 v - 240 v Mains 3-ph Connection (uSA) S T 1 / 6 Auto/On 1 2 2 A white 1 2 2 S T 1 / 5 re1a M a i n s L a m p h o u s e brown 6 0 A...
FP 50 D 8 .3 .4 Lamphouse M 1 L a m p F a n M 2 F a n M o t o r H o u r C o u n t e r S K 1 S w i t c h M a n u a l / 0 / A u t o I g n i t i o n U n i t S K 2 I g n i t i o n B u t t o n...
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EC Declaration of Conformity Company name Kinoton GmbH Address: Industriestr. 20a, D-82110 Germering Machine designation: Cinema Projector Machine type: FP 50 D Maschine serial number: E0901 Relevant EC stipulations: Machine regulation 2006/42/EG Low voltage regulation 2006/95/EG EMC regulation 2004/108/EG Standards:...
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need how to attach a xennon kineton lamphouse to a fp30d projector
To attach a Xenon Kinoton lamphouse to an FP 30 D projector:
1. Thread the Xenon Bulb – Insert the bulb through the central mirror hole.
2. Fasten the Bulb – Secure it by tightening the Allen screw from outside the lamphouse.
3. Adjust for Space – If using a 7,000 W bulb, turn the axial adjustment forward to create more space.
4. Remove Protective Coat – Take off the bulb’s protective cover.
5. Connect the Anode Cable – Attach it to the lamphouse socket.
6. Position the Anode Cable – Keep it away from metal components, especially for bulbs with a 40 cm anode cable.
7. Avoid Mechanical Stress – Ensure no excessive stress on the anode cable to prevent bulb explosion.
8. Adjust the Bulb Support – Keep it down while adjusting screen illumination.
9. Close the Lamphouse Door – Secure the setup by shutting the lamphouse door.
These steps ensure proper installation and safe operation.
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