Kirmuss audio KA-RC-1 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT NOTES AND CAUTIONS:
A) Ultrasonic cleaning generates heat. STOP USING THE MACHINE
FOR 10 MINUTES AFTER 35 MINUTES OF USE, or if the small RED LIGHT ON THE TEMPERATURE BAR IS
FLASHING. THIS TO COOL DOWN THE ULTRASONIC GENERATOR. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAM-
AGE TO THE WASHING SYSTEM AND VOID WARRANTY. B) Cavitation also created bubbles. Every 5 records,
press the DE-GAS Button to remove any excessive air bubbles which may reduce the cavitation effect and cleaning
power. This will remove air bubbles in the water. C) Check periodically the basin and change out water whenever
the basin's water becomes too murky; It is a good practice to perform one change-out every 15-20 records. If records
have excessive fungus, change water out every 15 records. Use the supplied hose and direct water to a sink or con-
tainer. Turn the Drain Handle Clockwise to the 3 o'clock position to drain the basin. Return to the 12 o'clock position
to close valve. D) AFTER USE: (i) DRAIN THE TANK.(ii) USING THE SUPPLIED RABBIT MICROFIBER CLOTH,
WIPE TANK DOWN WITH THE CLOTH MOISTENED WITH 70% ALCOHOL. (iii) REMOVE THE RECORD
POSITIONING FELTS BY PULLING ON THE TABS. RINSE THE
PADS WITH DISTILLED WATER, PAD DRY using the rabbit cloth.
LET AIR DRY BEFORE RE-INSERTING INTO THE SLOTS .
(NOTE WHERE THE 45 RPM FELT INSERT IS SHORTER THAN THE
OTHERS (33/78) 3. (iv) USING DISTILLED WATER, RINSE THE
UNDERSIDE OF THE RECORD WASHER ASSEMBLY. (v) Use the
RABBIT Microfiber cloth to DRY THE UNDERSIDE OF THE RECORD
WASHER ASSEMBLY. (vi) OTHER: IF IN PLAYING A RECORD A
"WHITE FLUFF, OR LINT LIKE MATERIAL" APPEARS ON THE NEEDLE, THIS IN-
DICATES WHERE OUR SYSTEM HAS SOFTENED PRIOR CLEANING AGENTS
USED IN THE RECORD'S LIFE. REPEAT STEP 4, PAGE 7, TWICE.
USING THE SYSTEM AS AN ULTRASONIC CLEANER FOR OTHER ITEMS
The ultrasonic washer may clean other items: such as jewelry, glasses, silverware. DO NOT PLACE ITEMS DI-
RECTLY INTO THE TUB. They will scratch the basin as well as see decreased cleaning action. Order a parts
basket, Model KA-BK1. The basket will suspend your items being cleaned.
MODEL KA-RC-1 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
L/
7.5
2.0 gallon (US)
410W (AC 220 240 V 50Hz)
310W (AC 100V 50/60Hz)
ABS
54.1 x 33.7 x 27.7 cm/ 21.3" x 13.3" x 10.9"
60.0 x 38.0 x 33.5 cm/ 23.6" x 15.0" x 13.2"
62.5 x 41.0 x 37.0 cm/ 24.6" x 16.1" x 14.6" 25.5 lbs
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FELT
ASSEMBLIES
44 RPM
SLOT HAS
SHORTER
FELT SECTION
UTILITY CLEANING OPERATION
1) Remove the Record Washer assembly. (Not
needed for this operation). Set aside.
2) Ensure the tank is filled to the MAX LINE with
with distilled water. Add 50 mL, (3 tablespoons)
of liquid detergent to the distilled water. Place
the items to be washed in the basket. Add liq-
uid solution from main tank to cover items.
3) Use the UP button: set the timer to 5:00.
4) Press the ON/OFF Button Twice. The system
will start, a buzzing sound will be heard.
Timer will count down. Insert the basket into
the basin. Smoke will rise up from the basket.
This indicates cleansing action has stared.
5) When the smoke stops, your item has been
washed. Run for another 2 minutes.
6) Press the Power Button to turn off. Remove
Basket. Rinse tank several limes with dis-
tilled water. Dry with microfiber moistened
with 70% alcohol.
NOTES: WATER WILL BECOME MURKY
OVER TIME AND REPEATED CLEANINGS. TO
CHANGE WATER AND WITH DRY HANDS:
1) TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER SWITCH.
2) UNPLUG FROM THE WALL OUTLET.
3) ATTACH THE DRAINAGE HOSE TO DRAIN
AND TERMINATE THE LOOSE END TO A SINK
OR AN EMPTY CONTAINER.
4) TURN DRAINAGE LEVER TO THE 3 O'CLOCK
POSITION TO DRAIN. (12 o'clock to close.)
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THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL
INFORMATION. FAILURE READ THE MANUAL COMPLETELY MAY DAMAGE
EQUIPMENT AND/OR DAMAGE RECORDS AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
READ THE MANUAL COMPLETELY. DO NOT USE SYSTEM WITH EMPTY TANK.
No matter how you store and use your records they inevitably will require maintenance. When playing records,
dust particles and contaminants always build up on the stylus as the tone arm moves across the record. This accu-
mulation on the needle as well as in the grooves "dulls" the sound. The emergence of the dreaded "audible pops"
and "crackle sounds" heard are caused by dirt, grime and particles lodged in the record grooves themselves being
touched by the needle, amplified by the cartridge. Even new, latest pressings are subject to the same conditions
where release agents during the pressing process bubbles up to the surface, needing cleaning, and if not cleaned,
micro dust particles are "welded" to the record by the needle which heats upon when it touches the groove, creat-
ing more pops. Stored records sees fungus grew on the record over time affecting both cosmetics and sound. In our
research many cleaning systems available whether manual, vacuum based, or ultrasonic only clean the surface of
the record, many using vacuums and air drying methods leave residues from the cleaning agents used: affecting the
audio quality. If the record's surface is clean, are the grooves clean? How do you know when a record is clean?
>Our Process RESTORES and not just cleans records. In the process of applying our surfactant that is brushed onto
the record's surface it allows us after repeated applications for one to determine when the record has been cleaned
and restored, and in stripping out even contaminants and films that were left by other cleaning methods. No system
is perfect. Continual maintenance and care of your records by way of regular cleanings reduces but will not re-
move all of the unwanted pops, and crackles, neither will cleaning remove scratches. Our RESTORATION SYSTEM
will though, remove contaminants from record grooves, reduce the floor level noise of the piece of music, increase
the dynamic range by allowing the stylus to sit
properly in the record's groove, and as a result
will improve your listening pleasure.
Ultrasonic cleaners have been around for dec-
ades. The KirmussAudio Model KA-RC-1 revolu-
tionizes the way we clean records. A Patented
Suspension System assures where records of any
speed and size see their grooves cleaned. No
damage to the record by mechanical intrusion
of skewers and the like. Our process of brushing
in our surfactant assists in viewing the level of restoration. After years 3
years of extensive research and trials, Audiophile and Business Owner
Charles Kirmuss has now received accolades for this system and the pro-
cess developed. Very affordable, you will be very pleased with the results
and benefit from many years of satisfaction using our revolutionary ultrasonic based cleaner.
Thank you for your purchase! Now, Sit Back and Listen to the Music and Enjoy!
MODEL KA-RC-1
ULTIMATE ULTRASONIC VINYL
RESTORATION SYSTEM
OWNER'S MANUAL
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