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Subplatter:
Remove the protection cover from the shaft and see if there are any dirt particles in the area
of the shaft and ruby ball. Remove these using a soft cloth and further clean the area if
necessary with a cloth soaked in alcohol.
Oil should be poured into the reservoir on top of the shaft (where the ruby ball is located )
until it is full and oil starts to run into the lower reservoir. Then empty the rest of the oil into
this lower reservoir. The level of oil is not critical due to the construction of the bearings.
Note:
There is a spare bottle of oil!
Carefully put the aluminium subplatter over the shaft as vertically as possible and gently
lower by rotating it back and forth. When lowered, ensure that rotation of the subplatter feels
free and firm. If your hands are sweaty or sticky from the oil, clean the outer surfaces of the
subplatter with a cloth soaked in alcohol.
Belt:
Put the belt over the subplatter before fitting the platter on it. Try to avoid oil contamination.
Platter:
Carefully put the platter on the subplatter. The best way to do this is for one person to hold
the platter while another person positions it over the subplatter, helping to lower it down. Be
sure that you do not touch the motor tower- if not sure move it away from base.
Be careful not to scratch the platter with jewellery,buckle, etc. Check that the platter is
resting on the subplatter.
Fig. 2. XL DC platter drive
DC motor tower:
The three phase frequency controled DC motor is encapsulated inside the heavy brass tower
Fig. 2-6.
Position the motor tower to the left of the subplatter ( it does not matter where around the
platter circumference). The gap between the round bearing base and the motor tower should
be at least 30-40 mm (the actual distance from the centre of the subplatter to the centre of
the motor tower is 191 mm). Remove the top cover by unscrewing two screws on the top of
the motor tower using 2.5 mm Allen key and carefully lift it up and put aside.