[GreenKeys] Kleinschmidt TT-4A UPDATE

[DR HOUSE]

Hello Greg,

I have a transformer here that would work for you, but alas it is  
quite heavy and therefore expensive to ship. Just for fun I will dig  
it out and check the specs and weight.

Best,
Don
K9TTY


On 7 Jul 2012, at 3:17 AM, Greg Arnoldussen wrote:

Hi all.  After some negotiation I ended up purchasing both units today  
for half price, I had a good look at them and  they appear to be in  
good working condition, but they are 115 V machines so I am going to  
have a painful week long wait until my engineering friend travels up  
to give me a 240 to 115 V transformer to get them whirring.

They are both actually model TT-4C not the earlier TT-4A as I thought.

I have uploaded a number of pictures starting here http://www.flickr.com/photos/28150696@N03/7519149536/in/photostream
If you want some additional pics taken of particular sections of the  
units please let me know.

One was made in 1968 and the other 1969.  They are identical and both  
ex-Army.  As I said, although I can't actually power them up yet they  
both appear to be in quite good condition and do not appear to have  
seen a lot of service.  One of them even has a full roll of paper  
still on it and some type on the paper as well, so there is a good bet  
at least one works.  Both came with a mechanical cover but only one  
with a cover that encases the unit completely for transport (that  
Steve mentioned).  The spring loaded clips are deadly - there is no  
way that cover would come off in a hurry.  The previous owner believes  
he may have the cover for the other unit as well, so I'll find out  
later in the week.

I have a few questions:  (I am sorry I would do a search on greenkeys  
but that function does not appear to work).

1.  On one unit there is some mild surface corrosion (white oxide) -  
what is the best and safest way to remove it?
2.  Can someone advise me as to where I might find a operational/ 
service manual for this model as a pdf/doc?
3.  I am interested in hooking them up to print from the internet, is  
the RTTY site a good place to start?
4.  What sort of grease is ideal?
5. Any do's and don'ts?

As you can tell I am a newbie but I have an interest in mechanical  
things and believe I am reasonably handy.  Most of all, I just love  
the look and sound of these machines in operation.

Thanks for your time,

Greg

Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia
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