Troubleshooting
1. In the unlikely event that you wish to remove the Golf ball tonearm, the golf ball can be lifted clear of the fluid, and left to drain.
Surplus fluids may then be wiped from the golf ball with a paper towel.
2. Rubbing alcohol of 70% or above proof will remove all traces of fluid. All paper towels must be immediately discarded in a
suitable receptacle. We also have it on good authority that Vodka of the highest proof can be pressed into service if rubbing alcohol
is unavailable. Our chief designer also uses Ronsonol brand cigarette lighter fluid with excellent results. This is also known in some
countries as white spirits or white gas. We suggest you first try cleaning fluid with caution and or the underside of the plinth. The
Well Tempered Lab can bear no responsibility for damage caused by cleaning fluid.
3. Well Tempered Lab belts are easily lost. We recommend placing or hanging on a dark background, when not on the turntable.
4. For cartridges without threaded fixing holes we find it most convenient to attach the cartridge to the head shell in the slot closest
to the platter. The other screw with the optional finger lift attached can then be passed through the head shell and remaining
cartridge hole. A small "popsicle" stick or similar with a piece of double backed sticky tape on the end is invaluable. Just place the
remaining cartridge nut on the tape at the end of the stick under the protruding screw and tighten.
Note:
Some cartridges may necessitate the shortening of the Nylon bridle that suspends the Golf Ball. This can easily be achieved
by the removal of one of the small plastic tubes that the Nylon passes through. Removal of this tube will allow excess nylon to be
pulled through the tube when the correct height is obtained the tube can be re-inserted and the excess Nylon removed with a sharp
craft knife. See Fig (19).
Fig (19)
1. Golf Ball
2. Tube
3. Nylon
4. Trim excess
5. The Simplex MK II motor has bearing tolerances that cause it to be noisy without the load of the belt and platter. It is sometimes
possible during transit for the motor to shift within the isolating rubber mounting and vibrate against the motor mounting cover. This
is easily remedied by gently moving the motor clear of the mounting cover plate.
6. If the platter rotates abnormally, please refer to page 7 to 8 “Installing the Platter” to centre the spindle.
7.
Important:
For optimum performance Well Tempered turntables require to operate on a flat and level surface.
8. When moving or shipping the turntable, we recommend the removal of the platter from the bearing assembly. Care must be taken
as there will be a small amount of oil residue on the spindle. Care must also be taken to ensure the turntable remains level at all
times to avoid spillage of fluids.
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