Operator`s manual

Magnetic Crossfader
Maintenance
The crossfader in the Sixty-Eight is
designed with materials highly resistant
to corrosion and most chemicals. While
it will handle millions of operations, it
may become dirty over time. Bad things
may be spilled into the crossfader, but in
many instances the crossfader may not
be damaged and the sound quality thus
unaffected. Cleaning is only required to
maintain the feel of the crossfader.
In order to maintain the feel of your
faders, they may occasionally require
cleaning and lubrication. The bearings in
the fader work best with DuPont Teon
Multi-use Lubricant (part # D00040101).
Make sure to follow the instructions and
warnings on the bottle.
This lubricant goes on wet to deeply
penetrate moving parts, but sets up with a
clean, dry, long-lasting lm which will not
attract and absorb dirt and grime. Wet or
oily lubricants may feel good at rst, but
will attract dirt and evaporate or become
dry over time. See the crossfader cleaning
instructions.
Crossfader Cleaning
1. For a light cleaning, move the carrier to
one side and wipe rails with a lint-free
cloth. Move the carrier to the other side
and repeat.
2. If a heavier cleaning is required to
remove oily lubricants or grease,
rst take the carrier off of the rails by
removing one of the endblocks. Clean
the rails using a lint-free cloth and
alcohol. Use a cue-tip and alcohol to
clean the carrier bearings.
3. With the fader clean, dry and
assembled, add a couple of drops of
Teon Multi-use Lubricant to each rail of
the fader.
4. Move the carrier back and forth to
distribute lubricant.
5. Do not disturb the position of the small
sensors at each end of the fader. If you
accidentally do, make sure the parts are
standing straight before re-installing.
6. Problems? Contact Rane Corporation
customer service at 425-355-6000 or
email us at [e-mail].
Sensors
Channel Fader Cleaning
With heavy use in harsh environments,
the channel faders may need lubrication.
This treatment extends longevity and can
make used faders as good as new. The
fader assembly must be removed from
the Sixty-Eight for proper cleaning. We
recommend any of the following cleaning
solutions:
• Caig DeoxIT FaderLube
F100 spray
lubricant.
• Caig DeoxIT FaderLube F5 spray
cleaner.
• CRC 2-26 (www.crcindustries.com).
Order CaiLube MCL
®
from:
CAIG Laboratories, Inc.
12200 Thatcher Ct.
Poway, CA 92064
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Web www.caig.com
A. Hold the fader assembly away from the
mixer.
B. Position the fader at mid-travel.
C. Spray cleaner/lubricant into both ends
of the fader.
D. Move the fader over its full travel back
and forth a few times.
E. Shake excess uid from the fader
assembly.
F. Wipe off excess uid.
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