Graflex Rapid-Vance RH/20 Manual
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Rapid-Vance
RH/20
Roll
Film
Holder
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Guidebook
The
new
Rapid-Vance
RH/20
roll
film
holder:
one
of
the
most
versatile
instruments
in
the
famous
line
of
Graflex
cameras
and
accessories.
RH/20 roll film holders can
be
used
with the Graflex
xl
Camera
Systems and
all other 2% x 3%
and
4. x 5 format
cameras equipped with Graflok® or
Graphic® backs.
To
attach the RH/20 to a Graflok back,
slide the holder in place
on
the back.
Secure
by
pushing the upper and lower
slide locks to the left.
If
a focusing
panel is attached,
remove
the panel
by
depressing the two knurled finger pads
while sliding the panel to the right. At-
tach holder.
The RH/20 adjusts for right or
left
hand
use.
For right hand, advance lever is at
the top with the dark slide
on
theJight.
The
advance lever, for
left
hand
use,
is
on
the bottom with the dark slide
at
the left.
Special Loading Features
On
location
or
in the studio, you'll enjoy
the extra convenience
of
working with
an
RH/20. Your
new
RH/20 loads with-
out completely removing
it
from the
camera. Just open,
remove
the carriage,
load
and
replace. It's that simple.
And
the RH/20 can
be
loaded in daylight.
It
is recommended that
you
load film in
subdued light
....
definitely not in
bright sunlight!
Follow
these
seven
easy
steps
in
operating
the
RH/20
roll
film
holder
1.
Removing
the
carriage
Open
the RH/20 roll film holder
by
squeezing the release latches together.
Lift
the cover
away.
Take out the car-
riage (Fig.
1).
2.
Loading
the
film
With the carriage in hand, transfer the
empty supply spool to the take-up spool
position.
Hold the loaded supply spool
so
that
the paper leader will unwind with the
black side facing outward. Insert the
lower
end
of
the spool into the supply
cavity.
Press
downward
on
the spool
until
the
top
end
can
be
tipped into place (Fig 2).
Examine the film flattener rollers when
loading film to
be
sure they are rotating
freely. This prevents scratching and
maintains film flatness.
3.
Attaching
the
film
to
the
take-up
spool
Unwind enough paper leader to
go
com-
pletely around the front
o~
the carriage
and reach the take-up spool (Fig. 3 &
4).
Insert the tab
on
the paper leader into
the wider slot
on
the take-up spool.
Actuate the advance lever approximately
1/2
stroke to make a complete turn
of
the spool. Check to make sure the
leader is evenly wound between the
spool flanges.
Advance the lever
until
the starting
marker
on
the film is opposite the arrow
inside the carriage (Fig.
5)
.
4.
Setting
the
exposure
counter
Rotate the exposure counter toward its
arrow
until
it
clicks into place and
re-
sists further turning.
Do
not attempt
to rotate the counter beyond this point. .
5.
Closing
the
holder
Replace the carriage.
Press
down firmly
on
the cover to close, engaging both
latches. •
NOTE:
Preloaded
RH/20
carriages can
be
interchanged '
at
any time.
And
you
can also interchange
RH/l0
carriages
with
RH/20
carriages in the RH/20
roll film holder.
6.
Synchronizing
the
advance
lever
with
the
exposure
counter
Actuate the advance lever
until
it
stops.
In
itial winding is then completed.
As
the
No.
1 exposure appears, the ad-
vance lever automatically synchronizes
with the counter.
Do
not rotate expo-
sure counter beyond arrow.
NOTE:
In the
No
. 1 exposure position,
the film is wrapped around the
idler
roller in a direction opposite to
its
normal curl. This may
Gause
strain
on
the adhesive
strip
holding the film to
the leader. Under certain conditions, the
adhesive strip may loosen.
To
avoid
detachment, the film should not
be
ad-
vanced to the No. 1 exposure position
until the first exposure is to
be
made.
Advance
lever
The film should then
be
advanced to
the
No.2
position.
7.
Film
advance
The advance, lever automatically locks
after each film advance. This prevents
accidental film transport and overlap-
ping exposure.
To
unlock the advance lever, move the
release lever to the
left
(Fig. 6). Lever
is then free to advance the film. Repeat
this procedure after each exposure.
When
the last exposure
has
been
made,
aga
in
move
the release lever to the
left
and hold. Actuate the advance lever
until
the counter ceases to rotate. At
this point, the film is
fully
wound onto
the take-up spool.
It
can
be
removed
from the holder.
Release
lever
8.
Using
120
film
in
RH/20
To
use 120 film, follow directions 1-7.
The
roll
of
120 film will
be
completely
exposed when the exposure counter
indicates 10. Hold the release lever to
the
left
and actuate the advance lever
until
the counter passes the number 20.
Remove
film.
Maintenance
This holder has
been
carefully designed
to perform like
new
for many years. A
few simple cleaning procedures should
be
followed to maintain the
life
and
appearance
of
your holder.
Before loading each roll
of
film,
re-
move
any loose dust or
dirt
from the
carriage and film flattening rollers.
Make sure the film flattening rollers
turn freely. Every six months or every .
50 rolls
of
film, whichever occurs first,
lubricate the sleeves (Fig.
7)
at each
end
of
both film flattening rollers. Make
a mixture
of
Molykote Type
Z,
Graflex
Part.
No.
39484P2, and alcohol and
apply one drop to each sleeve. Turn
the rollers to work the mixture into the
sleeves. Carefully wipe off any excess
from exposed surfaces with a clean cloth
after the alcohol carrier
has
evaporated.
DO
NOT
USE
OIL
AS
A
LUBRICANT
Keep plush
lining
at
tension spring
cleaned
by
brushing
as
necessary with
a soft brush.
Check film guide screws
and
re-
taining screws
on
the Rapid-Vance lever
occasionally.
If
necessary, tighten only
by
turning clockwise -never loosen.
Wipe exposed
su
rfaces
of
carriage
and cover assembly with mild soap
and
damp cloth.
DO
NOT
USE
SOLVENTS.
Dry
thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.
YOUR GRAFLEX
WARRANTY:
To
the
initial
retailpurchaser
of
Graflex merchandise:
Skilled craftsmen have produced the Graflex merchandise you have purchased. They have
built
into
it a level
of
quality
and performance
which
will
insure your enjoyment
of
its use.
Graflex merchandise
is
warranted by Graflex and the Graflex Dealer from
whom
you purchased the same,
to
be
free from faulty materials and workmanship, except
as
hereinafter set forth.
If
any time during
your
first year
of
owner-
ship,
(90
days in the
case
of
any electronic components and parts, including
without
limitation, tubes and projection
lamps), any servicing
is
nece
ssi
tated by faulty material or workmanship,
it
will
be provided
(or
the equipment replaced
at our option)
without
charge except
for
transportation charges by your nearest Graflex Service facility. Returns
for
se
rvicing should
be
made through your Graflex Dealer; or
if
this
is
not
convenient, the merchandise should be care-
fully packed in a stiff container
with
adequate packing
(not
excelsior). Attach name and address and any
specific
instructions to the package,
which
should
be
adequately secured and
fully
insured.
THIS WARRANTY IS NOT APPLICABLE:
A. To Graflex merchandi
se
which
in our
judgment
has
been damaged, abused, or requires replacement
of
parts due
to wear and tear from use, or
for
any reason other than faulty materials and workmanship. Such merchandise
will
be
serviced at factory-established rates.
B.
To Graflex merchandi
se
which
has
been tampered
with
or
serviced by persons other than Graflex approved
personnel.
C.
Ifadaptations or accessories
of
other than Graflex recommendations have been made or attached.
D.
Where the Graflex merchandise bears
se
rial numbers,
if it
has
not
been registered
with
Graflex by means
of
the
attached registration card or appropriate substitute
within
60 days from date
of
purchase.
No liability
is
assumed for film
which
is
damaged or is unsatisfactory
for
any reason (due to equipment malfunction
or otherwise), nor
is
Graflex, Inc
.,
obligated
to
replace such film.
EXCEPT
AS EXPRESSLY
SET
FORTH HEREIN NO OTHER WARRANTIES ARE
MADE
BY GRAFLEX
OR
YOUR
GRAFLEX DEALER WITH RESPECT TO GRAFLEX MERCHANDISE,
INCLUDING,
WITHOUT
LIMITATION,
WARRANTIES AS TO FITNESS
FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
AND
OF
MERCHANTABILITY. No liability
is
assumed for expenses or damages resulting from interruptions in operation
of
equipment. nor
for
incidental or
con-
sequential damages
of
any nature.
In order that
we
may be able to pursue our continuing program
of
product improvement. Graflex reserves the right
to make changes in design, or add improvements to any product
without
incurring any obligation to include such
revisions in equipment previously produced.
The warranties hereinbefore expressly set forth
are
made only to the
original
retail
purcha
se
r. Graflex's liability
under the
within
warranty
is
limited
to
repair or replacement
as
hereinbefore provided.
SERVICE FACILITIES:
Graflex Approved Service Stations
are
conveniently located in all major cities. Contact your Graflex Dealer or
write
to
the Manager, Graflex Service Sales,
for
the address
of
the Graflex Approved Service Station nearest you.
Record below such serial numbers
as
your
equipment bears
for
your
insurance file and futu
re
reference.
GRAFLEX, INC., Rochester,
N.
Y.
14603
9105-4
9105-3
9105-2
9105-9
9105-10
9105-11
9105-8
9105-7
9105-6
9105-5
3060
W.
A.
Adapter
Focal
Length
of
Lenses
in
Millimeters
70-84
86-90
92-101
103-125
127-138
140-162
164-191
192-227
229-267
268-305
47-69
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