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Make sure that the Vacuum Pickup Tube is clear of the turntable and is pointing toward
the back of the HW-16.5.
Flip the switch labeled “turntable.” Squirt some of the cleaning fluid onto the groove area
of the record with your right hand while pressing the plastic handled brush against the
groove area with the left hand. Make sure to get the bristles wet before pressing hard on
the area. Take care not to get cleaning fluid on the record’s label. Use enough fluid so that
it forms a continuous film over the entire groove surface. As you gain experience, it will
become almost automatic to apply the right amount.
It is time to determine that your HW-16.5 properly removes the cleaning fluid. The speed
with which it does this will vary throughout the country because of differences in line
voltage.
Swing the Vacuum Pickup Tube counter clockwise over the record so that it is almost
pointing at the record spindle. Turn on the VACUUM switch. Let the record turn two times
and then turn off the VACUUM switch. The Vacuum Pickup Tube will lift off the record
and can be swung back to its rest position.
Two turns is normally sufficient to remove all the fluid and leave the record dry. This
depends upon how much fluid was on the record to begin with. The record can be
vacuumed for two or more turns. Excessive vacuuming can cause a build-up of static
electricity.
ALWAYS turn off the vacuum before turning off the turntable in order to prevent damage
to records. If the record is dry; your machine is working properly. If your cover has paper
covering it, you can now peel it off. Unscrew the record clamp, lift the record carefully,
and repeat the entire operation on the other side.
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ADDITIONAL TIPS
Do NOT run this machine without liquid on the record.
It is very important not to overload your HW-16.5 with cleaning fluid. If fluid leaks out of
the machine, the fluid is not being emptied fast enough. The machine should be tipped
back at 10 degrees; the hose clamp on the waste hose released, allowing the waste liquid
to run out into a waste container. Do this every six records.
Low or high line voltage conditions will change the amount of vacuuming time needed.
The lower the line voltage, the longer the drying time will be. Make sure that the Vacuum
Pickup Tube is free of debris. Gently wipe it with a clean, lint-free, slightly damp sponge
each time you finish using your HW-16.5.
The velvet surface of the Vacuum Pickup Tube will not last forever. The rate of wear will
vary with the amount of grit on your records and your geographical location. A regular
maintenance schedule should be established. You should be able to clean one hundred
sides before needing to change velvet surfaces.
Drying the brush between uses will keep it like new.
