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Author Topic: Manual needed for Christie FC-1 film cleaner Geena Phillips Expert Film Handler Posts: 198 From: Norcross, GA / USA Registered: Apr 2006 posted 06-05-2009 04:38 PM                        The subject kind of says it all. Thanks to a location closing, I've come into one (along with Film-Guard and media pads), but since I've never used a film cleaner before, I want to make sure I'm doing everything right before I risk a print on it. If anyone has a scan of this manual, I would be forever grateful.  |  IP: Logged James Westbrook Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1133 From: Lubbock, Texas, Usa Registered: Mar 2006 posted 06-06-2009 01:00 AM                     It should be the same film cleaner as the Kelmar dry media film cleaner, which is in the manuals section. Kelmar made these for Christie, if I recall correctly.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 06-06-2009 03:28 AM                     Just before I left CLACO I rebuilt a Christie film cleaner. I can tell you that the new parts may or may not fit. In my case I had to replace the entire operating side metal plate. The new piece fit but I had to bore at least one new hole and make at least one bushing. Both designs are slightly different than the other... Mark  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 06-06-2009 08:15 AM                        Both were made by Kelmar. The Christie itteration is gear driven, while the Kelmar one is driven by sprockets and a chain. If in doubt, contact Kelmar directly at 516-421-1230. Louis  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 06-06-2009 09:33 AM                     Older Kelmar cleaners were chain driven as well.  |  IP: Logged Geena Phillips Expert Film Handler Posts: 198 From: Norcross, GA / USA Registered: Apr 2006 posted 06-06-2009 09:42 PM                        Thanks for the help. Got it.  |  IP: Logged Joshua Waaland Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 800 From: Cleveland, Ohio Registered: Dec 1999 posted 06-07-2009 07:40 AM                     When did you leave CLACO Mark?  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 06-07-2009 09:04 AM                     quote: Joshua Waaland When did you leave CLACO Mark? A few weeks ago. The Christie I worked on was BOTH gear AND chain driven. It is possible to repair the older ones if your tech has some basic machining abilities. Mark  |  IP: Logged

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