HELIX TWO Mk2 INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDE
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STEP 3
STEP 3
STEP 3
STEP 3
Remove the turntable from the bottom road case and place in final operational position. Recommended
installation requires a surface capable of supporting up to 60Kg (120 lbs) and a 480mm (19”) wide x 480mm
(19”) deep surface which allows space for the power cable to exit neatly.
STEP 4
STEP 4
STEP 4
STEP 4
Please note the 4 x LONG M6 transport securing screws used to lock the table chassis to the suspension
system (vibration isolation platform) during shipping. They are located near the inner edge of the Platter Ring
shown below.
Once the turntable is in its final operating position, remove the 4 x LONG M6 transport securing screws with
an Allen wrench (Hex key).
* VERY IMPORTANT
* VERY IMPORTANT
* VERY IMPORTANT
* VERY IMPORTANT –
–
–
– T
T
T
The
he
he
he transport screws must be
transport screws must be
transport screws must be
transport screws must be unscrewed even
unscrewed even
unscrewed even
unscrewed evenly. Start with one screw and
ly. Start with one screw and
ly. Start with one screw and
ly. Start with one screw and unscrew it
unscrew it
unscrew it
unscrew it
for a few rotations, then move to the next
for a few rotations, then move to the next
for a few rotations, then move to the next
for a few rotations, then move to the next screw and
screw and
screw and
screw and unscrew
unscrew
unscrew
unscrew it
it
it
it for the same amount of rotations, then the
for the same amount of rotations, then the
for the same amount of rotations, then the
for the same amount of rotations, then the
same for the third screw and then the same for the fourth screw.
same for the third screw and then the same for the fourth screw.
same for the third screw and then the same for the fourth screw.
same for the third screw and then the same for the fourth screw. Return to the first screw and then repeat
Return to the first screw and then repeat
Return to the first screw and then repeat
Return to the first screw and then repeat
this process so that the
this process so that the
this process so that the
this process so that the top of the turntable rises evenly and is not lo
top of the turntable rises evenly and is not lo
top of the turntable rises evenly and is not lo
top of the turntable rises evenly and is not lop
p
p
psided. To make this easier, it is
sided. To make this easier, it is
sided. To make this easier, it is
sided. To make this easier, it is
recommended that
recommended that
recommended that
recommended that you place one hand on the surface and gently push down while unscrewing each of the
you place one hand on the surface and gently push down while unscrewing each of the
you place one hand on the surface and gently push down while unscrewing each of the
you place one hand on the surface and gently push down while unscrewing each of the
screws
screws
screws
screws so that you avoid the mechanism
so that you avoid the mechanism
so that you avoid the mechanism
so that you avoid the mechanism pushing up unevenly as the screws are unscrewed and eventually
pushing up unevenly as the screws are unscrewed and eventually
pushing up unevenly as the screws are unscrewed and eventually
pushing up unevenly as the screws are unscrewed and eventually
removed.
removed.
removed.
removed. If the two
If the two
If the two
If the two screws
screws
screws
screws on one side are unscrewed and removed prior to the other screws on the other
on one side are unscrewed and removed prior to the other screws on the other
on one side are unscrewed and removed prior to the other screws on the other
on one side are unscrewed and removed prior to the other screws on the other
side being unscrewed and removed, the
side being unscrewed and removed, the
side being unscrewed and removed, the
side being unscrewed and removed, the internal mechanism may ‘snap up’ unevenly and this can damage the
internal mechanism may ‘snap up’ unevenly and this can damage the
internal mechanism may ‘snap up’ unevenly and this can damage the
internal mechanism may ‘snap up’ unevenly and this can damage the
internal mechanism
internal mechanism
internal mechanism
internal mechanism. PLEASE AVOID THIS POSSIBILITY BY FOLLOWING
. PLEASE AVOID THIS POSSIBILITY BY FOLLOWING
. PLEASE AVOID THIS POSSIBILITY BY FOLLOWING
. PLEASE AVOID THIS POSSIBILITY BY FOLLOWING THE
THE
THE
THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
* In the event that the Helix Two
* In the event that the Helix Two
* In the event that the Helix Two
* In the event that the Helix Two is moved at a later date, the transport screw
is moved at a later date, the transport screw
is moved at a later date, the transport screw
is moved at a later date, the transport screwssss must be
must be
must be
must be screwed
screwed
screwed
screwed in even
in even
in even
in evenly in
ly in
ly in
ly in
the exact opposite process
the exact opposite process
the exact opposite process
the exact opposite process to the one described above. THIS
to the one described above. THIS
to the one described above. THIS
to the one described above. THIS MUST HAPPEN PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO MOVE
MUST HAPPEN PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO MOVE
MUST HAPPEN PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO MOVE
MUST HAPPEN PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO MOVE
THE
THE
THE
THE TURNTABLE.
TURNTABLE.
TURNTABLE.
TURNTABLE.
* WARNING: If the turntable sustains damage due to a failure to comply with these instructions, the cost of
* WARNING: If the turntable sustains damage due to a failure to comply with these instructions, the cost of
* WARNING: If the turntable sustains damage due to a failure to comply with these instructions, the cost of
* WARNING: If the turntable sustains damage due to a failure to comply with these instructions, the cost of
repairs will not be covered by the Döhmann Audio Warranty policy.
repairs will not be covered by the Döhmann Audio Warranty policy.
repairs will not be covered by the Döhmann Audio Warranty policy.
repairs will not be covered by the Döhmann Audio Warranty policy.
* Please retain the transport screws in the event the table must be moved at a later date.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION: The turntable assembly in the bottom compartment weighs
approximately 30kg (66 lbs). A two-person lift is required for safety.
Check your local occupational safety regulations when in doubt.
