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6. Fit tonearm connector to socket making sure that the connector "locks" in place, failure to ensure this connector is firmly locked 
may result in a loss of signal on either channel. See Fig (10)

Fig (10)

Installing the Platter

Please ensure that the point of the triangle hold in the upper teflon bearing is correctly orientated to the motor pulley. See Fig (11). If 
necessary consult your dealer.

Fill the bearing with synthetic oil supplied to a level of approx. 5mm (1/4”) above the bottom Teflon bearing, this is not critical. Do not 
overfill. Over-filling the bearing will cause the oil to overflow the bearing housing when the platter spindle is lowered into the bearing 
housing. Gently lower platter into bearing. See Fig (12) - (13). It is most important that spindle is located correctly in the centre of 
the lower thrust bearing. Failure to locate the pivot point of the spindle correctly will cause the platter to rotate abnormally. The 
spindle has been designed to protrude through the platter to provide a central lifting point that enables the user to easily achieve 
this.

Important:

 The unique design of the zero clearance Well Tempered Lab top bearing allows the spindle to be virtually free standing. 

It is perfectly normal for the platter to tilt away from the motor when the belt has not been installed.

Should there be any necessity to replace the bearing oil, any synthetic motor oil of any brand within a viscosity range of 5W-50 is 
acceptable.

Note: 

The zero clearance Well Tempered bearing can rotate for hours without oil. If you wish, you can complete other adjustments 

before applying the bearing oil. See Fig (12).

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Summary of Contents for Simplex MK II

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Simplex MK II Rev June 17...

Page 2: ...erefore reserve the right of departure from illustration or specification that this might occasion Contents Unpacking the Simplex MK II Pg 3 Assembly Pg 3 Pg 4 Suspending the Golf Ball Tonearm Pg 4 Pg...

Page 3: ...turntable in direct sunlight Not only will it have detrimental effects on your valuable recordings it will impair the mechanical integrity and performance of your turntable Assembly For ease of assemb...

Page 4: ...g can lead to damaging the plinth Suspending the Golf Ball Tonearm Before embarking on this procedure we suggest a review of the manual from Fig 4 9 is mandatory 1 Coarse azimuth adjustment if necessa...

Page 5: ...earm is suspended is approximately 25mm from top of tonearm to bottom of suspension rod See Fig 6 Apply a complete anti clockwise twist to the azimuth adjustment collar and install on the suspension r...

Page 6: ...Fig 7 Fig 8 Fig 9 4 Adjust pillar rod and azimuth collar to allow golf ball to float central of bearing cup Note All the above adjustments can be fine tuned when cartridge is installed 6...

Page 7: ...ee Fig 12 13 It is most important that spindle is located correctly in the centre of the lower thrust bearing Failure to locate the pivot point of the spindle correctly will cause the platter to rotat...

Page 8: ...4 3 1 2 Fig 11 1 Motor 2 Spindle 3 Upper Teflon Bearing 4 Align corner of Upper Teflon Bearing to Motor Birdseye view of Simplex MK II Turntable Bearing Not to scale Fig 12 Fig 13 8...

Page 9: ...latter the belt will track around the platter See Fig 14 Well Tempered Lab belts if dropped are easily misplaced we give you two but suggest you place the belt on something dark to make it easily seen...

Page 10: ...ger lift which can be attached to the cartridge fixing screw adjacent to the right hand side of the plinth 5 Apply enough damping fluid so as that no more than one third of the golf ball is submerged...

Page 11: ...no sockets colour coded and clearly marked are on the rear panel See Fig 17 Speed adjustment is also available on this panel Connection for the AC adaptor is on this panel and clearly marked Plug it i...

Page 12: ...lished See Fig 18 This is not necessarily a Well Tempered Lab recommendation Fig 18 Making a Belt Loop a long length of 004mm polyester thread around the thumbtack Tie a simple double overhand knot ar...

Page 13: ...acked 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 sh...

Page 14: ...d Lab unequivocally reiterate that it should not be moved Heavy handed mounting of the cartridge may result in moving the head shell In which case place the above guide with centre line parallel to to...

Page 15: ...ply 12V DC 500 mA Centre Pin Positive Drive 004mm Polyester thread Tonearm Arm tube 9 Aluminium arm tube with internal damping direct drilled through golf ball Azimuth Adjustment Mill spec rubber grom...

Page 16: ...nder This Warranty The product should be returned to the dealer or nearest Well Tempered distributor complete with warranty card and confirmed date of purchase Note special care is required with the f...

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