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Photo 5: position of suction arm during vacuum process
Vacuum Operation
You are now ready to clean off both dirt and fluid.
Vacuuming is done in forward motion only. So make sure that the motor switch is in the
top position.
Swivel the suction arm until it is above the record and is pointing at the spindle (photo 5). The lugs
/ pins on the vertical section of the suction arm should be right above the notched cutouts of the
suction arm holder. Gently push down the arm and locate the pins into the cutouts and at the same
time, switch on the vacuum motor. You will soon find that you do this in one smooth operation.
The arm will stay down whilst the record revolves.
Two revolutions are normally sufficient and
recommended to suck up all the fluid – any more may damage your records.
Switch off the vacuum and the spring in the arm will lift it off the record. Move the suction arm to-
wards the rear of the record cleaner and switch off the turntable motor. Remember – switch vacu-
um off first, then turntable. Remove the clamp, turn the record over and now repeat the process on
side 2.
Emptying the cleaning liquid reservoir
After having cleaned 20 – 30 LPs, the waste liquid has to be drained from the reservoir.
Failure to
drain the reservoir on a regular basis, may cause damage to the machine and will nullify
your warranty!
Carefully pull out the drain down tube which is situated at the rear of the cleaner. Do not force it.
When you encounter resistance – STOP! The point of resistance is built in.
Remove the black end cap and place the end of the tube into a bottle or similar receptacle. Lift / or
prop the front of the machine about 15 centimeters (photo 6). Keep the machine in this position
until there is no liquid flowing from the drainage tube. Always replace the black cap on the drai-
nage tube and make sure it is secured and closed.
Failure to do so will nullify your warranty!
Note: sometimes when you check the drain down tube, there will be little or no fluid. This
may be because you are using an alcohol based mix, which is prone to evaporation due to
heat generated inside the machine. However this is no excuse for not attempting to drain
down the surplus fluid as per the above instructions. and it must be done. Warranty War-
ning!
Photo 6: draining the cleaning liquid
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