CMY changer for studio spot 575 dichroic glass is broken

One of my CMY SS 575's was opened up today to swap out lenses for a show and they found a bunch of busted glass inside the head that appears to come from the color changer. The fixture was working fine for the last show and has been hanging on a rack for about 6 weeks. When the took it out to swap lenses they heard the noise and discovered the broken stuff.

The visiting LD is a electrician in the NYC and made some calls and it looks like these are not easy to find any more. Is this true? What are the recommendations for repairing? Can we pull the CMY and run without?

Thanks,
Ross

Ephrata Performing Arts Center
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    If you broke your CM&Y dicros I suggest you send in the head (remove 6-8 screws and it comes free of the fixture) They are all on one shaft and I will tell you getting it right is not easy for someone who is not used to the procedure. Getting the top collar pressure correct is very touchy. Then there is the issue of lubing the bearings and the shaft with Krytox.

    If your not factory trained and have done this many times, save yourself a lot of hair pulling and send it in to Chris or find a qualified tech in your area who has done it before.:headbang:
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    If you broke your CM&Y dicros I suggest you send in the head (remove 6-8 screws and it comes free of the fixture) They are all on one shaft and I will tell you getting it right is not easy for someone who is not used to the procedure. Getting the top collar pressure correct is very touchy. Then there is the issue of lubing the bearings and the shaft with Krytox.

    If your not factory trained and have done this many times, save yourself a lot of hair pulling and send it in to Chris or find a qualified tech in your area who has done it before.:headbang:
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