Brenell MINI 8 - Fuse Information; Record;Replay Channel Failures

8.8 Fuses
The machine is protected by three fuses mo.
Disconnect the mains cable before removing
untad on the PSU front panel.
I a fuse holder.
Replacement Values:
fflain fuse 2.5 A (240V.) or 5 A (110V.) 20 mm anti surge
Deck power 2.5 A (240V.) or 5 A (110V.) 20 mm anti surge
Electronics 40V. rail 5 A semi delay 20 mm anti surge
protection
8.9 Record or Replay failure of an individual channel
Each individual channel module carries the all the record (with the exclusion
of the master bias/erase oscillator) electronics and all the replay electro
If a single channel fails an unused channel can be substituted.
To remove a channel: Undo the two screws (one top and one bottom) on the
channel module, insert a screwdriver under the top edge of the module and
gently ease it out - the first half inch or so of movement will be stiff
until the edge connectors is released.
To replace a channel : Engage the top and bottom
in the guides and gently slide it home into the
screws. Channel alignment should be checked as
edges of the channel module
connector. Replace the two
per Appendices A,B,C.
MECHANICAL FAULT FINDING :
1. Lack of capstan drive, all other functions O.K. - check that the two
drive belts are intact.
2. Excessive wow and flutter - one drive belt broken.
3. Slipage or running slow pinch roller pressure too low or broken drive belt.
a Rnlav Failure All deck relays 430-600 ohm 4 pole change-over. Channel
record-on rel^Miniature, low profile 24V. O.C. 2 pole change-over. Line,
sync, replay relay - ITT (HZ) Available only through Brenell or IT .
All other mechanical problems should be referred to the Brenell factory or to
an appointed Agent.
For belt change procedure see appendix D