Thanks John. Wasn't aware of that bulletin. I have 3 of these
machines. I'll have to dig them out and check them at some point.
Pat
On 1/2/2013 1:08 PM, John Robertson wrote:
> Been going through my Vectorbeam files as I am adding my NOS
> Vectorbeam stock to flippers/catalog site and found this notice that
> you guys may (or may not) be aware of:
>
> ---------------------------------------(quote)----------------------------------------
>
>
> SERVICE BULLETIN
> CINEMATRONICS' SPACE WARS
>
> It has been brought to our attention that the windings of the high
> voltage transformer located under the copper coloured (sic - writer
> must have been a Brit or a Canadian! - JR) shield on the monitor
> chassis P.C. Board have a breakdown temperature of 50 centigrade, and
> the operating temperature under the shield sometimes reaches 70
> centigrade causing a resistor to burn out.
>
> To rectify this problem, remove the monitor and add a 1/8 inch spacer
> (two or three metal washers or one nut) between each side of the
> shield and the P.C. Board, allowing more air to circulate and bring
> the operating temperature down to tolerable levels.
>
> This change, which may be done on location, should NOT be disregarded
> as repairs are costly and down time is worse.
>
> ------------------------------(end
> quote)----------------------------------
>
> John :-#)#
>
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