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Assembly Instructions

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Part 1 - Preparation:

With the exception of the following materials (used during tonearm mounting and the bearing installation), all other materials and tools are furnished:
  • A metric ruler long enough to measure your tonearm's pivot to spindle distance (210mm to 310mm)
  • Paper towels
  • Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol


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Setting Up

Unpack all of the components and identify the parts to be used in the various setup steps.

Charge the battery:
  • Plug the battery charger into the battery to "top off" the charge
Installing the bearing and platter:
  • Turntable base (brass bearing body installed and thrust plate inserted)
  • Stainless bearing spindle (thrust ball installed)
  • Platter
  • Bearing oil
Fitting the belt to the motor pod and setting platter speed:
  • Motor pod
  • Belts
  • Battery power umbilical cord
  • Battery
Mounting the arm:
  • Armboard
  • 3/8" stainless steel socket head fixing bolt and washer
  • Armboard spacing pillar (puck)
  • Armboard support bolt (4.5" long carriage bolt)
  • 5/16" hex wrench (supplied) for armboard mounting / overhang adjustment




Assembly Index | 1. Preparation | 2. Bearing-Platter | 3. Motor-Belt | 4. Arm-Cart | Support Home
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