Rane TTM 56S Operation Manual - Page 8

Magnetic Fader Q and A Q: Will I damage the faders if I spray them with bad stuff or spill bad things in them? A: No. The faders in the TTM 56 are designed with materials high- ly resistant to corrosion and most chemicals. There are no electri- cal contacts to clean or damage. While bad things may change the feel of the faders, bad things will not affect the sound. To clean faders that have had a bad thing put in them, follow the simple instructions on page Manual-8. Q: Can I install magnetic faders in any other mixer? A: Sorry. The connectors may be similar, but the circuits are very different. Connecting the faders to anything other than the in- tended cable in the TTM 56 could permanently damage them. Q: Can I install other faders in my TTM 56? A: No. The cable connections are specially designed for Rane mag- netic faders. Q: Can I install a the position of A: No. In order to madciyhffifeearvdeenertthsm?e ahgignheetisTctrpSfaaonwdsessiirbftioclnehrammccyumraicxye,reoarchswap magnetic fader is factory calibrated for the location in which it was shipped. For information about replacement or calibration, contact Rane Customer Service. If you remove the faders for cleaning, make sure you mark them. This helps you to put them back in the same location. Maintaining Magnetic Faders There are no electrical contacts to clean! The faders in the TTM 56 are designed with materials highly resistant to corrosion and most chemicals. While the faders will handle millions of operations, they may become dirty over time. Bad things may be spilled or sprayed into the faders. In either case, the faders are not damaged and the sound quality is unaffected. Cleaning is only required to maintain the feel of the faders. The faders are self-lubricating and with normal use, should not require additional lubrication. If you wish, you can use a light silicone lubricant rated for use with electrical parts. This will help maintain the feel. We recommend Caig DeoxIT FaderLube F100 spray lubricant. Order DeoxIT® F100 from CAIG Laboratories, Inc. 12200 Thatcher Ct. Poway, CA 92064 Phone 858-486-8388 Fax 858-486-8398 Web www.caig.com Never use a heavy lubricant or grease. Doing so will not damage the faders, but can undo the feel. If grease was used, it may be removed by following the cleaning instructions. Light lubrica- tion is possible with the Lexan plate on. A couple of drops or a short spray are all that is required. Make sure the products you use are suitable for use with electrical parts that contain plastic. Manual- Sensors Torsion Spring Rails Magnetic Slider Rail Cleaning a. Move the carrier all the way to one side. b. Use a soft lint-free cloth to wipe off rails. c. Add a drop of silicone lubricant (or quick spray from aerosol) to the center of each rail. d. Move the carrier back and forth to distribute lubricant. e. Do not bend torsion spring or touch sensors.