Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance is important for reliable operation of your musical instruments.
The "maintenance-free" electronic organ is a myth propogated by some organ dealerships!
This Allen Gyrophonic Projector was used on Allen analog organs. The two 12" speakers in the top are mounted on a rotating baffle. As you can see, it is very mechanical, requiring periodic cleaning, lubrication, adjustments, and parts.
Organtek offers a Preventive Maintenance Plan for your church organ, carillon, chimes, or tower clock. Now you can rest assured that your instruments are in their best condition.
- All functions checked for proper operation
- All notes (or bells) on all stops checked for proper operation and adjustment
- Extinquished lamps replaced for music rack, pedals, indicators, etc.
- Keyswitches and stop contacts cleaned
- Interior console surfaces vacummed and cleaned
- Power Supply voltages checked and adjusted to factory specification
- Capture system memory backup batteries tested
- Speakers inspected for deterioration and damage
- Electrical plugs and sockets cleaned
- Clavier pedal springs adjusted for correct pressure to eliminate bouncing
- Lubrication (oil or graphite) of bearings, motors, tonewheel generators, chime plungers
The following additional points apply to older instruments with electron tubes in them.
- Clean glass surfaces of all electron tubes for cooler operation
- Remove all tubes, and clean the pins and sockets to lower contact resistance
- Test power supply for acceptable ripple on high-voltage capacitors
A detailed, written report will be sent to the church - with recommendations.
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