GRAFLEX - Graflex FPS SeriesD USN ServiceNotes1949
Comprehensive technical document issued by U.S. Naval Air Technical Training Unit in November 1949, addressing assembly, adjustment, and troubleshooting procedures for Graflex Series D large-format cameras (4x5 models). The manual provides detailed disassembly and reassembly instructions for focal plane shutters and escapement mechanisms, emphasizing critical spring tension settings and shutter plate positioning. An extensive troubleshooting section systematically addresses common failures including defective escapements, curtain hang-ups, light leaks, mirror mechanism problems, and focusing system malfunctions. General maintenance guidance covers preservation of specialized optical components: first-surface mirror coating, ground glass cleaning, and lens element care. Instructions encompass 4x5 coupled curtain-blind shutters and associated film magazine assemblies, with detailed procedures for diagnosing and correcting emulsion wear, broken springs, and assembly defects. Essential reference for military equipment technicians and restoration specialists working on Graflex large-format systems.
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- 5
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- Category
- Photography