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Installing the Bearing and Platter
Parts, tools, and materials for this step:
Turntable base
Bearing
Strap Wrench (supplied)
Ground Wire
Small hex key to tighten bearing ground wire
Cotton gloves
Blanket / towel to rest turntable base on
Bearing Oil
Paper towels
Isopropyl alcohol
Notes:
The black, Delrin thrust plate has been installed into the bearing body.
Your turntable bearing has been run-in for 48 hours, so the thrust plate has been
broken in. You'll note the formation of a small dimple in the center of the thrust
surface.
3.1 Install the Brass Bearing Body:
Note: after you install the bearing body, you will need access to the underside of
the turntable to install and tighten the ground wire.
Set the turntable base on a convenient work area. Your turntable stand is fine
for this purpose
Carefully cut away the stretch wrap from area around the bearing hole on the
top side of the turntable base. Leave the remainder on the base to protect
the base from handling until after you have installed the ground wire.
Remove the stainless bearing spindle from the brass body and place it in a
safe place, on a paper towel.
Thread the brass body into the turntable base by hand.
Once it fits snugly against the base, use the supplied strap wrench to tighten
it further. You do not need to apply excessive force. A moderate tug - 10-20
pounds of pull - is all that is necessary.
3.2 Install the Ground Wire on the Bearing
Rest the base upside down on a protective towel, blanket or other soft
surface, and attach the ground wire to the threaded hole in the bearing. The
10-32 socket head bolt and washer are taped to the correct ring terminal.
Return the base to your turntable stand.
