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**IMPORTANT***IMPORTANT***IMPORTANT***IMPORTANT**
YOUR WARRANTEE MAY BE JEOPARDIZED IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN USING
YOUR MACHINE
Do not use excessive fluid when cleaning.
Only use VPI fluid. Other fluids may contain chemicals that can damage and warp the
machine.
Drain the catch basin every six records. Open the white clamp on the drain hose and tip
the machine back approximately ten degrees. Remember to put something in place to
catch the used fluid.
Shut the vacuum off as soon as the record is dry.
Clean all fluid spills near the platter. Not doing this could cause the machine to warp. You
will not be covered under warrantee if this occurs.
Adding 25% isopropyl alcohol to VPI RCM fluid made from concentrate will give better
cleaning of dirty records, and extend the shelf life of the fluid.
FOLLOWING THESE PROCEDURES WILL GIVE YOU MANY YEARS OF USE FROM YOUR CLEANING
MACHINE.
INTRODUCTION
Your new HW-16.5 record cleaning machine is capable of giving you many years of trouble-
free performance. The HW-16.5 will microscopically clean all vinyl analog records. (A special
adapter and Vacuum Pickup Tube are available for cleaning seven-inch 45-rpm records and
ten-inch 78-rpm records). Older 78-rpm shellac records can be cleaned using special VPI fluid.
Alcohol based cleaners must
never
be used on shellac records.
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PRELIMINARY REMARKS
Save the carton, all internal fillers, and plastic bags.
Claims for shipping damage can only be filed by the recipient. If damage has occurred,
save the carton for inspection by the carrier.
Electrical Requirements:
HW-16.5’s are designed to run on 115 Volts AC, 60 Hz or 230 Volts
AC, 50 Hz. The shipping carton shows the correct voltage for your unit.
To prevent electric shock, always plug the HW-16.5 into a grounded outlet.
