INTRODUCTION
About this Manual
Most of the content of this manual are the exact words stolen from other manuals, some are not. The object of this Manual is to provide you with the basic information necessary to Install, Service and Maintain the FOTOAUTOMAT.
The first Section (chap 1, 2) of this Manual is devoted to Setting-Up the Fotoautomat to operate. It is very much intended to be read before starting up or complaining about you FOTOAUTOMAT. It also explains the machines FLOW CHART or operational sequence. The other Sections (chap 3-10) describe in more detail the various Sub-Assemblies. You are strongly advised to familiarise yourself with the contents of this Manual before you attempt to operate the machine.
It is your duty to comply with Safe Working Practices and Local Regulations and not exploit other workers. Solidarity is our strongest weapon, please read ”Fully Automated Luxury Communism” by Aaron Bastani for more inspiration.
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About the photostrips
The Fotoautomat delivers four different Black/White photographs on a vertical strip in four and a half minutes.
The photographs with white borders are delivered on this vertical strip measuring 40 mm x 205 mm.
Each individual photograph measures 35 mm x 45 mm.
STUDIO DIMENSIONS
Cabinets are:
L 175 cm x D 75 cm x H 192 cm
POWER SUPPLY
Input 230V
Output 110V
50 / 60 Hz.
PRE-INSTALLATION AND INSTALLATION
Although all Studios are thoroughly tested and adjusted before leaving our workshop, it is possible that re-adjustment of some components may be required when installing the machine, because of rough handling during transportation.
1. PRE-INSTALLATION
The successful operation of the studio depends on the goodwill of both the operator and the site owner. The principles of agreement entered into must be observed by the service engineer to avoid inconvenience to the site owner.
1.1 SITE PREPARATION
The site must be under cover. If this cannot be accomplished, waterproofing will be necessary for the complete studio.
The floor area where the studio is to be placed must be level otherwise a support base must be constructed to suit the ground conditions.
* Carefully remove the crating and outer packaging from the studio and place the Studio in position over the pre-arranged site.
* Remove the sub assembly units from the packing material.
* Open the access door and remove the packing ties.
1.2 INSTALLATION
* Fit the Top Sign (if required) on the roof of the Studio, and connect the leads through the roof.
* Now connect the assemblies to the main wiring harness.
1.3 INSTALLATION OF CAMERA
* Hold the camera with the filter holder facing the operator, and place the key-slot over the hold-down lug in the centre of the camera shelf.
Rotate the camera assembly until it drops over the hold-down lug.
Connect the camera socket from the main harness into the recessed camera plug.
Connect the grey lead from the camera relay to the grey flying lead from the main harness.
Do not connect the pink lead from the camera relay as this is only used in black and white studios.
* Rotate the camera to its operating position on the camera shelf, (as far back as it will go).
* The retaining screw on the shelf can now be lifted and screwed tight against the camera.
1.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
* Make sure all switches are off.
* Connect the studio to the electrical mains.
This work should be carried out by a competent electrician, or a fotoautomat entusiast.
black lead
white or gray neutral
green/yelow GND
* Ensure that the manual transmission switch on wall to the right is off.
* Switch on the Studio at the main switch panel (top right wall).
* Switch on the interior lights using the light switch located top right wall.
* Check at the junction box that the output voltage from the transformer is within the range of 110 to 115 volts. Refer to Instruction Label on the transformer.
1.5 TRANSMISSION ALIGNMENT
* Check the transmission alignment as described in Chapter Five, 5.2 Transmission Installation.
The point of alignment is where the spherical nut on top of the transmission shaft meets the ball guide bushing, the ball guide bushing is mounted under the camera shelf.
When properly aligned, the spherical nut enters and releases freely from the ball guide bushing in all positions.
The purpose of these components is to provide a lock for the transmission when the paper is being fed into or withdrawn from the paper carriers.
Any adjustments may be made by referring to Chapter Eight of the manual.
Do not place tools (screwdrivers or spanners)on the Spider Assembly. If these tools were inadvertently forgotten and subsequently jammed under the Camera shelf, the cam follower in the transmission could be bent or broken rendering the Studio out of action and requiring the removal and repair of the complete transmission assembly.
The transmission assembly is properly aligned during manufacture, but, because of variations in floor levels, it is necessary to check the alignment when setting up the studio, and each time it is relocated.
1.6 INSTALLING FILM
* The film for the Camera is situated in a circular cassette, which is mounted on top of the Camera.
* To load a new film (sometimes referred to as paper), you must remove the tape from the bottom of the cassette, and cut the protruding end of the film at approximately 60°. This is to assist in threading the film through the Camera.
* Swing the Camera out from the camera shelf and remove the out-of-film microswitch from the cassette holder by turning the
knurled screw on the side.
* Place the film cassette into the cassette holder and release the wingnut situated in the centre.
* Now open the Camera door and remove the film pressure plate, by lifting the thumb-screw upwards, and drawing the plate over the retaining studs.
* Dis-engage the Camera roller-drive-gear (36), by pushing the clutch (35) to the left.
* Guide the leading edge of the film from the cassette, down between the feed rollers, and into the slot on the lens housing.
* Rotate the feed rollers until the film protrudes below the base of the Camera.
* Re-engage the drive gear.
* Replace the film pressure plate, and out-of-film, microswitch assembly. (Note: the switch should close when just youching the fim)
* Cut the surplus film by pushing the cutter (Guillotine) bar inwards.
* Close the Camera door and swing the Camera back into position on the Camera Shelf.
* Lock the Camera retaining thumbscrew.
1.7 DRY RUN TESTING THE STUDIO
To ensure functional operation of the Studio, before adding chemicals, a dry run test should be carried out.
* Switch off the transmission and ensure that all paper carriers are turned in (i.e. in the standby position).
* Press the service button and observe that the camera now operates and feeds paper into the feed-down unit, Also, observe that the trigger solenoid is activated to lower the turnout pin.
* Switch on the transmission and observe that a paper carrier will automatically be turned out into the operating position and rise up to the feed-down unit, which should be activated to cut and feed paper into the carrier. Careful observation is necessary at this point, to ensure smooth entry of paper into the carrier.
* Press the service button and repeat the operation, checking that all seven carriers are aligned correctly.
With all paper carriers now holding a paper Strip, observe that a carrier will now rise beneath the delivery unit and activate the delivery arm.
Also observe that the delivery unit is capable of taking the film from the paper carrier.
* if any adjustments are required you must refer to CHAPTER EIGHT.
1.8 INSTALLING CHEMICALS
The Fotoautomat has 14 tanks.
1. Developer
2. Developer
3. Water
4. Water
5. Bleach
6. Water
7. Water
8. Clearing
9. Clearing
10. Water
11. Toner
12. Water
13. Water
14. Water
* Ensure that the tanks are correctly aligned by turning out two, or more, paper carriers by hand and checking that each carrier is centrally positioned above a chemical tank. A slight adjustment of the tank arrangement may be made either to the left or to the right in order to line-up the tanks to the carriers.
* On completion return all paper carriers to their stand-by position.
* Using the manual transmission switch, drop the spider to the lowest position.
* Ensure that all tubes are retained in a
position out of the path of paper carriers.
* Clean the machine, being very careful not to bend any of the carriers out of shape, or to injure yourself on the spikes.
* Check for continuity and smooth operation
* Take a test photograph and check for quality.
* Remember to have fun!
In case of difficulty refer to CHAPTER EIGHT FAULT FINDING.