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Bauer T240 projector spins in place

toinou37270 -  
Vebe35 Posted messages 1 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -
Hello,

My grandparents just gave me a Bauer T240 projector with reels, however, when I turn it on, it just spins in place, meaning the reel that normally drives the film and produces the image does not turn..

Knowing nothing about this, I hope one of you can help me ;)

Thanks in advance
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    Andy31200 Posted messages 26918 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 201
     
    Hello,
    So your grandparents gave you a Super 8 projector and Super 8 films, I found the manual online in three clicks (are you a bit lazy?):
    https://manuall.fr/bauer-t240-sound-projecteur/
    It's running idle because you haven't inserted the film into the projection path and attached it to the take-up reel (empty at the start) and you'll need to rewind on the supply reel (empty at the end) to be ready for another projection

    I call a spade a spade *
         *in French in the text
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    1. toinou37270
       
      Haha, thank you very much! Yes, I admit I didn't think to check!

      Have a good evening.
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    2. Andy31200 Posted messages 26918 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 201
       
      You're welcome and enjoy the movie!
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    3. toinou37270
       
      Oops, I think I replied a bit too quickly. Despite the notice, it's still not working. I properly placed the film in the projection hallway, but the receiving reel isn't turning at all; that's the problem...
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    4. Andy31200 Posted messages 26918 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 201
       
      And there might be a training problem; are you sure you placed the supply reel in the right spot? When running, only the take-up reel is driven, the supply reel being in "freewheel." Take a good look at the manual, chapter "Mounting the film reels."
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    5. Toinou37270
       
      Yes, I know, but the receiver doesn't even turn on, that's why the film is not being pulled through...
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  2. Andy31200 Posted messages 26918 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 201
     
    Try turning the spool axis by hand and see what happens inside; otherwise, take a clear photo (okay?) and I'll try to help you tomorrow because right now, I have an absolute emergency: it's cocktail time!!!

    --
    I call a spade a spade *
    *in French in the text
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    1. Toinou37270
       
      Oh yes, it seems like there's no more belt, it's working. I'll send you a picture.
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      1. Vebe35 Posted messages 1 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   > Toinou37270
         

        Hello, I'm reopening the topic for the same request as Toinou... I have two projectors, one from the brand Heurtier Stéréovox and a Bauer T240. I previously had a technician who could replace the belts of the devices and other accessories, but the shop has closed. My Bauer projector stopped working during a screening last week; the motor runs fine inside (I opened it up), but the reel mechanism no longer turns. Maybe the belt is loose (because there is one)... I don't know and I'm not able to fix it on my own. So I'm looking for YouTube videos that could explain how to change a belt for that device. Do you have any references or expert advice? I found belts for sale, but if I don't know how to disassemble it, it doesn't help much. Thank you very much;)

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