Testing & Adjustments; Preliminary Checkout; Lens Collimation - Polaroid ProPack Repair Manual

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2. TESTING AND ADJUSTMENTS
This section contains procedures which instruct you on how to perform the following tests and
adjustments:
A.

PRELIMINARY CHECKOUT

B.

LENS COLLIMATION

C.
SHUTTER EXPOSURE TESTS
D.
CAMERA/ELECTRONIC STROBE GRAYWALL TEST
E.
FLASH SOCKET CHECK
F.
SHUTTER VISUAL INSPECTION
G.
TIMING SWITCH (S2) ADJUSTMENT
H.
BELLOWS LIGHT LEAK CHECK
These procedures are intended to isolate possible problems in the ProPack camera. If the proce-
dures indicate a need to disassemble the camera to replace parts, refer to the Disassembly section
of this manual and to the Parts Catalog.
A.
PRELIMINARY CHECKOUT
1.
Inspect the camera for missing or broken parts. Replace parts as needed.
2.
Remove the batteries from the camera. Examine the contact area for signs of
corrosion. Clean any corrosion on the battery contacts and discard any corroded
batteries.
3.
Using a tester with a one-ohm load, test the batteries. Discard any battery that
reads less than 1.2 volts.
4.
Install known good batteries into the camera. Cover the photocell completely to
block any light, look into the lens to observe the shutter blades, and press the
shutter button. The shutter should open and remain open until the photocell is
uncovered. If the shutter does not stay open, see the Troubleshooting section
"Opening and Closing Blades Close Together."
B.
LENS COLLIMATION
The ProPack must be collimated on the 4 Ft Collimator #11431. (Figure 2-1) The collimator
must have Camera Body Pad #12190 and Focal Plane Plate #11300-3.
NOTE: Be sure that camera lens is clean before the camera is collimated.
1.
Remove the front cover from the camera.
2.
Cover the photocell to block light.
3.
Set the lens bezel to infinity.
4.
Open the rear door of the camera and install it on the collimator as shown in
Figure 2-1.
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