KUZMA LTD INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR STABI S12 turntable The Stabi S12 turntable is a very precisely engineered piece of equipment. The construction, however, is robust and requires little maintenance for optimal performance. However this is a version of Stabi S to accommodate 12 inch ( 305 mm) tonearm, which needs longer mounting distance.
VTA adjustment on any tonearm mounted. It is possible to add a second tonearm if a special adaptor (available as an optional extra) is added. Stabi S12 turntable: Technical data Mass: 15 kg...
Unpacking: The whole turntable with tonearm (if supplied) is packed in one box. Before unpacking the individual parts of the turntable, prepare the area where the unit will be situated. The best position is on a solid shelf which is strong and rigid enough to support the turntable. For best performance this should be completely horizontal.
Basic setup: Note: Carefully unpack parts which are in protective plastic bags. Note: When assembling the motor tower and platter, ensure that the platter will not touch or damage the motor pulley! Check the distance of the motor tower from the T base. Note: While the parts are packed in plastic bags for protection, these are not intended to be strong enough to lift or carry the parts.
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Bearing oil: From the oil bottle, fill the bearing hole on the T base until the oil reaches the lower mark on the bottle. Subplatter: Lift the aluminium subplatter from the box (fig 4) being careful not to touch the shaft with any sharp object such as keys, screwdrivers, etc.
Turntable setup: Ensure that the turntable is levelled horizontally. Tidy up the mains cable that runs away from the signal wires as much as possible. Tonearm mounting: 12 inch (305 mm) tonearms: Follow instructions provided with the tonearm. Basic distance is 295 mm from spindle to centre of the mounting hole.
Use and adjustments: Platter rotation: Press the black mains switch at the front of the motor tower. Some starting noise may be audible from the belt in the first few weeks of use. Speed 45 rpm: The pulley fitted is for 33 rpm. Find the black plastic crown pulley ring which fits over the existing motor pulley increasing the diameter of the motor pulley and bringing the speed up to 45 rpm.
Maintenance: Mat: The mat can be cleaned using a roller cleaner. Bearing: The oil in the bearing will last for 4 or more years. Running the bearing without oil will do little harm due to the materials used and type of construction. A few drops of oil can be added after this time but it should be remembered that, when the shaft is re-inserted, the oil level will rise.
For longer transportation, however, parts should be replaced, in reverse order, into their original packing, ensuring in particular that protection foam is inserted between parts such as the subplatter, platter and T base. Be sure that the motor pulley is protected. See fig 3. Kuzma Ltd Hotemaze 17A SI-4205 PREDDVOR...
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