Service Manual, Parts List, Diagrams and Assembling Charts

SDecial Precautions for:

2± x 3± R. 8. Series 8 GRAELEX

Focal Plane Shutter

i. Disassembly

jit Shutter setting plate

h Tension setting plate

jL Curtain and Rollers

2. Clean and Lubricate

3. Reassemble, Adjust, Time

i. Disassemfty.

jL Shutter setting plate (#12724.) is secured by f our #3 x

NOTE: Screw in forward top plate hole is cut off to.3/

Remove the mil'ror lever assembly

the parts layout on. Page 2.

Section 20C

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" oval head screws (#15283-8).

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The illustration does not show the outside f.ace--see

h Tension setting plate (#14-231) is secured by four #3 x i" oval head screws (#15283-8).

Io replace the tension pawl spring (#14227), it may be necessaLI.y to remove the riveted

tension winding knob (#14228). In this case, supply new knob.

*he :::£¥:sr:I:±V3£EE8=896 :3£e§:%:ton 2°D. the Curtain assembly-(#242i) -i-s cemented to

roughe.n brass tube for adhesive tooth.Use C°az'Se Sam.qpaper I.O.I.9F.oy?. olq 9.?Ipent apd

The axis of the roller must be cemented squarely to the longitudinal dimension of the

cul`taino Failul'e to do this will cause the curtain to roll to one side and bind against

the camera body. Remove rollers from the camera to be assured of the best alignment when

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The gear roller assembly (#24-18) must be removed after the idler assembly has been re-

moved. Mal'k side index of case and frame to assure col'rect I.ealignment. Lift fl`ame and

swing out at the. top to avoid damage to the curved metal shield.

The tensic>n rolle.r assembly (#14251) must be.removed through the bottom of the camel`a.

Remove the bottom plate (#24-8) that is secured by eight #0 x i" ova.i head scl`ews (#152814]

2. Cleaning and Lubric.ation. .

i Clean all metal p.arts by. immel`sing in cleaning solvent. Wash thor-oughly to remove all

d.i|`t and foreign matter. All par.ts should b e dry before I.eassembly.

h Lubl.icate as follows:

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Lubr i c ati on

EScapement Spring . .Lubricate area tha.t. opel`ates with master gear #107 Lubriplate

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Springs Dip. springs for rust prevention and ligbt Singer Sewing Machine

lubricati.on. Oil

CAUTI0H: I,ubricate .moderately. Do not allc>w. any lubrication to contact the rubber. of the

shutter curtain.