KUZMA LTD INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR STABI XL2 turntable The Stabi XL2 turntable is a very precisely engineered piece of equipment. However the construction is robust and requires minimal mainentance for optimal performance. Difference between Stabi XL and Stabi XL2 is that Mk II version is using new power supply called PS XL2 which is sutiable for connecting 4 motors as well.
General Description: The turntable is packed in three boxes. Some parts are very heavy so handle boxes with care . The base is of solid brass which is clamped together from two pieces and has good damping properties. The main shaft, which is 28 mm in diameter, is fixed into this base. The platter is a sandwich construction of aluminium and acrylic plates screwed together in a pre-stressed form to damp all unwanted vibration.
Unpacking: Stabi XL2 comes packed in three boxes. Be aware that the two larger boxes are very heavy. These two boxes have double packaging. Inside are cutouts in the packaging blocks of firm foam for various parts of the turntable. Some parts are very heavy, so handle with care while lifting from the boxes and placing them on the assembly surface.
Locate the main brass base with the shaft. This is very heavy. Lift, being careful not to scratch against metal parts of clothing, and position in the middle of the supporting board. The Kuzma logo should face forward. Use a ruler to position the centre of the base. Motor towers: Remove the two brass motor towers with black pulleys being careful not to touch the pulleys with any force.
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Belts: Place one belt over both motor pulleys in the lower running grooves and subplatter and check by manual rotation that the belt runs smoothly in the middle of the grooves. Then place the second belt in the top running grooves on the motor pulleys and subplatter. Recheck the position of belts.
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Position the tower so that the VTA toothed knob is facing away from the platter and that the parts holding the measuring guage are facing towards the front. For Kuzma tonearms the gap between platter and tower is 5mm. See Fig. on page 2.
Setting up the turntable: Tonearm: Ensure that the supporting stand is completely horizontal. When the Air Line tangential tonearm is used additional fine adjustment of turntable horizontality is mandatory. Mount the chosen tonearm according to instructions. Firmly secure the armbase onto the tonearm top brass plate and secure it with two screws, using Allen key 3mm, at the side of the tower.
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Setting the VTA Guage: With Allen key 1.5mm release the small brass weight which holds the display in the upper position. The display will show minimum. Reset and the measurement will show zero. Lift the vertical rod for about 6-7mm (middle) and with Allen key, secure this position with the screw on the brass weight.
Use and adjustments: Platter rotation& Speed selection: 1.Press firmly the power button the front panel. After 10 sec the PS is ready. The display will show 33 and above the start button a red LED will be shown. You can keep the PS switched on all the time.
Mainentance: Mat: The top surface of the mat can be cleaned using a roller textile cleaner. Bearing: Oil in the bearing will last for 3-4 years or more. Running the bearing without oil will do no harm due to the choice of materials and type of construction. Oil should be added if the top reservoir (with ruby ball ) is totally dry.
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