Set plinth height using the adjustable feet, to give the
platter 1 to 7mm clearance between the top of the motor
pod screws and the underside of the platter as shown
below.
For accurate levelling place a bubble gauge on the
platter. Now adjust the feet till the armboard is level.
Position motor pod & fit belt
Plug the Wallwort transformer or larger fully balanced
transformer directly into a mains plug. We suggest
omitting mains conditioners, filters or anything with
surge protection as these can be highly detrimental for
performance. The aforementioned items inflict no
damage so you can experiment with their inclusion if
you wish.
Ensure items such as power amps or power supplies with
strong electromagnetic fields are kept away from the
motor pod (i.e not directly underneath or alongside).
Insert the jack plug of the transformer output cable into
the motor pod's largest side hole at the rear.
Move the pod into position as shown below. The pod and
pod cable should not touch the plinth so rotate the pod if
necessary. Check the pulley to platter distance is initially
217mm or slightly more.
Fit the belt over the platter first and then pull it over the
motor pulley taking care not to twist it.
To set belt tension, simply move the pod.
As a rough guide, centre of platter spindle to centre of
motor pulley should be between 217 - 227mm. Note -
Low belt tension can result in slight platter flutter but for
a new belt start at 217mm.
The belt initially stretches slightly during the first hours
of use so leave final tension adjustment till 48 hours
have passed.
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