Handbook of projection for theatre managers and motion picture projectionists ([1922])

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MANAGERS AND PROJECTIONISTS 711 INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOTIOGRAPH DE LUXE NOTE. — The instructions may seem complicated, but really are simple. If followed intelligently and accurately the projectionist should experience no difficulty in their application. "P.I," "P.3," etc., means Plate 1, Plate 3, etc. Reference to general instructions means the general instructions which apply alike to all projectors. They begin on page 592. INSTRUCTION NO. 1.— TO REMOVE THE FILM GATE, CS-4.P.2, Raise gate latch CS-33,P.2, and pull lower part of gate outward until it stops. Press the two hinge knobs CS-20, Figure 274 B P.2, towards each other until the hinge pins are released. Remove top part of gate from between the hinge joints. Unhook film gate stop CS-158,P.5, from gate and disengage gate slide link SF-84.P.5, whereupon gate slide CS-97,P.5, may be removed by sliding it upward on the film gate to allow screw heads CS-116,P.5, to pass through openings in ends of the slots, on gate slide. INSTRUCTION NO. 2.— TO REMOVE AUTOMATIC FIRE SHUTTER CS-246,P.5, first remove the two screws CS-88, P.5, and then circular plate CS-86,P.5. Rack lever GS-72,P.5, may be removed by removing screw CS-79 from boss CS-75, P.5, at center of lever. TO RAISE AUTOMATIC FIRE SHUTTER BY HAND