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The light tubes

eFlextightX5containstwolighttubes:oneforilluminatingreectiveoriginals

fromabove,theotherforshininglightthroughtransparenciesfrombelow.e

FlextightX1hasonlyonelighttubefortransparencyscanning.

NOTE!etwolampsareofdierenttypesandarenotinterchangeable.

Replacing the light tubes

Ifscansaresuddenlycomingoutblack(orallwhiteifyouarescanningnegatives),

thenoneofyourlighttubesmaybedefective.Makeapreviewusingbothtypesof

scans(transparentandreective)tondoutwhichtubeisaected.

•Iftransparenciesarenotworking,thenthebottomtubemaybeburnedout.

•Ifreectivesarenotworking,thenthetoptubemaybeburnedout.

Follow the procedure below to replace a tube:

(SeeFigureonnextpage)

1. Obtain the appropriate replacement lamp (ask your Flextight dealer).

2. Turn o and unplug the scanner from the primary power supply.

3. IMPORTANT: Let the light tubes cool down for approx. 10 minutes before

proceeding.

3. Remove the two allen screws A (one in each side) using a 2.5 mm Allen key.

Do not remove any other screws.

4. Press the back panel down (app. 5 mm) and lift out using the handle B

5. Turn the feed table to upright position.

6. Locate the tube to be replaced and dismount the plug C.

7. Remove the defective tube:

• Press the aps backwards to release the tube E.

• Pull the tube gently out of the holders and then sideways out of the scanner.

8. If you are replacing the transparencies tube, you need to disassemble the tube from

the sockets as well:

• Remove the screw F to release the left socket G.

• Remove the right socket H by simply pulling it o (you may need to use a small

screwdriver to loosen this socket).

• Assemble the new tube with the sockets.

9. Insert the replacement tube and mount it into the holders making sure that it is

properly held in place by the aps.

10. Connect the plug C.

11. IMPORTANT: The “T” on the lamp board cover D indicates the socket for the

transparencies tube.

12. Lower the feed table E.

13. Mount the back panel and the two allen screws following the reverse of the

procedure used when removing them.

14. Turn on the scanner and check function of the new tube.

Hasselblad Flextight X5 User Manual

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