CHAPTER VI
Upkeep
Keep the model H camera free from dust and damp. The exterior of the lenses
must be cleaned from time to time with very fine tissue paper or a soft and dry
cloth, and should be rubbed very gently so as to avoid scratching.
The inside of the apparatus must be kept very clean. Slight deposits of dust
or emulsion may form in the gate or on the pressure pad during the passage
of the film. These, and the aperture in particular, should be carefully cleaned
by means of a clean cloth wound around the end of a pencil. If the emulsion
deposit has hardened, damp the cloth slightly and wipe with a dry cloth.
Oiling :
The mechanism of the model H camera may be compared to that of a high
quality watch, which very seldom requires oiling.
The reserve of grease and oil contained in the mechanism of the camera on
delivery is sufficient to maintain the apparatus in good condition for two or
three years of normal use. At the end of this period it is recommended that
the camera be entrusted to the supplier for general overhaul. If the owner
wishes to oil the camera himself, he should proceed as follows : allow a drop
of fine non-freezing chronometer oil, entirely free from acid, to fall on all
visible axes of the mechanism. Allow one or two drops to fall on the cam of
the claw, which may be seen from the opening which allows the
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claw to pass.
Then set the unloaded mechanism in motion for a moment or two and carefully
wipe away all excess oil. Never attempt to dismantle the mechanism of the
model H camera. Non-observance of this rule nullifies any guarantee in respect
of the smooth working of the apparatus.
Repairs and servicing:
Before going abroad, take care to obtain from your local photo dealer (who can
get it from his general Bolex agents) the list of official Bolex representatives
in the countries that you intend to visit.
If your camera should be in need of repairs, please get in touch with the general
Bolex agents in the country where you are staying, as they are the only persons
authorized to undertake repair work.
The makers' guarantee will automatically be revoked if any repairs are made to
the camera by a third party without the express permission of the General Bolex
Agents.
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