© Pro-Ject Audio Systems · VC-S2 ALU (from S/N:19F011632) · Revision 2019.10.19
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While the record is turning apply a generous amount of ready-to-use cleaning fluid (6 - 8ml) to the
record while holding the brush horizontally and gently pressing against the record, spread the fluid
across the surface of the record. Use only the necessary amount of fluid (6
–
8ml), enough to cover
the record, not the machine!
Do not apply Wash it in less than a 1:10 mix of fluid and water directly to the record! Do not use
cleaning fluids from other suppliers. Use only so little fluid that it is not regularly getting on the surface
of the machine. If this happens remove the excess fluid with a tissue.
Cleaning efficiency can be significantly improved by applying appropriate force on the cleaning brush.
Even more cleaning improvement can be achieved by using warmed-up Wash It cleaning fluid. Wash It
can be warmed in a microwave oven up to 40 degrees Celsius, please check temperature to avoid
record damage. Dilution ratio of warmed-up Wash it should be 1:20. Wash It is non-flammable and
non-toxic. Please note that you are doing all this at your own risk.
The motor can turn both directions or can be stopped during the application of the fluid,
depending on your personal preference. To change direction, choose the "I" position for clockwise
rotation or to the “II” position for counter
-clockwise rotation.
It is recommended that you use the brush to clean the record in both directions before vacuuming.
For better dissolving of impurities, wait a few seconds (longer in the case of heavily soiled records)
before starting the vacuuming process.
Once the record has been thoroughly cleaned in both directions, place the vacuum arm above the
record pointing at the spindle until it reaches its lock position
.
Turn the Vacuum motor
to the “I”
position. After the cleaning fluid has been thoroughly vacuumed, switch off the vacuum, followed
by the motor. Return the vacuum arm into its rest position and wait a few seconds for the record to
dry thoroughly. Unscrew the top clamp plate, turn the record over and repeat
steps for the opposite
side of the record.
The VC-S2 ALU is equipped with automatic overheating protection, which switches the motor
off in case of excessive usage. After a cool-down period, the VC-S2 ALU will return to its fully
operational status.
Preparation of Wash it concentrate to get ready-to-use cleaning fluid
The cleaning concentrate is usable for vinyl and shellac records and should be diluted before
application:
Mix 1 part of Wash it concentrate with 10-20 parts of distilled / demineralized water! 1:10
is better for old and dirty records. For common cleaning or cleaning with warmed-up cleaning
fluid a dilution ratio of 1:20 is sufficient.
Maintenance and cleaning
Your record cleaning machine requires little to no regular maintenance.
A water level gauge is located on the left side of the unit, below the air outlet hole. The internal
tank has a substantial capacity and subsequently takes a very long time to reach full capacity.
Common home use of the unit DOES NOT require to empty the tank. The tank is there to catch
the drained cleaning liquid, and the large surface on the inside and oversized capacity allows the
drained liquid to evaporate faster than in a much smaller tank. In rare cases when the water level
reaches the point marked "
←
MAX", the tank should be emptied: