OWNER’S MANUAL
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SIXTY-EIGHT
Fader Maintenance
The crossfader in the Sixty-Eight is designed with materials highly resistant to corrosion and most
chemicals. While it will handle millions of operations, it may become dirty over time. Bad things may be
spilled into the crossfader, but in many instances the crossfader may not be damaged and the sound
quality thus unaffected. Cleaning is only required to maintain the feel of the crossfader.
In order to maintain the feel of your crossfader, it may occasionally require cleaning and lubrication. The
bearings in the fader work best with DuPont Teon Multi-use Lubricant (part # D00040101). Make sure to
follow the instructions and warnings on the bottle.
This lubricant goes on wet to deeply penetrate moving parts, but sets up with a clean, dry, long-lasting
lm which will not attract and absorb dirt and grime. Wet or oily lubricants may feel good at rst, but will
attract dirt and evaporate or become dry over time. See the crossfader cleaning instructions.
Magnetic Crossfader Cleaning
1. For a light cleaning, move the carrier to one
side and wipe rails with a lint-free cloth. Move
the carrier to the other side and repeat.
2. If a heavier cleaning is required to remove
oily lubricants, rst take the carrier off of the
rails by removing one of the endblocks. Clean
the rails using a lint-free cloth and alcohol.
Use a cue-tip and alcohol to clean the carrier
bearings.
3. With the fader clean, dry and assembled, add
a couple of drops of Teon Multi-use Lubricant
to each rail of the fader.
4. Move the carrier back and forth to distribute
lubricant.
5. Do not disturb the position of the small sensors at each end of the fader. If you accidentally do, make
sure the parts are standing straight before re-installing.
6. Problems? Contact Rane Corporation customer service at 425-355-6000 or email us at info@rane.com.
Channel Fader Cleaning
With heavy use in harsh environments, the channel faders may need lubrication. This treatment extends
longevity and can make used faders as good as new. The fader assembly must be removed from the
Sixty-Eight for proper cleaning. We recommend any of the following cleaning solutions:
• Caig DeoxIT FaderLube F100 spray lubricant.
• Caig DeoxIT FaderLube F5 spray cleaner.
• CRC 2-26 (www.crcindustries.com).
Order CaiLube MCL® from CAIG Laboratories, Inc.
12200 Thatcher Ct., Poway, CA 92064
Phone is 858-486-8388. Web is www.caig.com.
A. Hold the fader assembly away from the mixer.
B. Position the fader at mid-travel.
C. Spray cleaner/lubricant into both ends of the fader.
D. Move the fader over its full travel back and forth a few times.
E. Shake excess uid from the fader assembly.
F. Wipe off excess uid.
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