Summary of Contents for VPI Industries HW-17
- Page 1 HW-17 Record Cleaning Machine Setup and Instruction Manual VPI Industries, Inc., 77 Cliffwood Ave. #3B, Cliffwood, NJ 07721 http://www.vpiindustries.com...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
5. Clean all fluid spills in the cabinet immediately. Failure to do so could cause the machine to loose it’s finish. 6. Do not tip or move the HW-17 if there is fluid in the catch basin or fluid reservoir. This could cause fluid to leak. - Page 3 Introduction This newest version of the 25 year old HW-17 Record Cleaning Machine is a precision engineered product that microscopically cleans vinyl analog records. The cooling fan allows the HW-17 to withstand heavy, continuous use. It is made from aluminum to aid in cooling and preventing any...
- Page 4 2. Reach into the box and remove the power cord and bottle of VPI Record Cleaning Machine Fluid. Set aside. 3. Lift one side of the HW-17 cabinet and slide off the foam end cap do the same with the other end.
- Page 5 7. Press the PUMP button briefly. Do not hold it in for more than a moment or too much fluid will be dispensed. If you are using the HW-17 for the first time, you may need to press the button a second or third time.
- Page 6 1. To drain the used fluid, place a small container at the end of the hose. Release the clamp on the hose and tip the HW-17 back approximately 10 degrees. 2. Return the HW-17 to its original position and close the clamp on the hose. Dispose of the used fluid.
- Page 7 5. Put the Vacuum Pickup Tube assembly back in place. 6. Clean a record following the procedures in Using the HW-17 on page 4. If the end of the Vacuum Pickup Tube closest to the record spindle does not touch the record, remove the assembly from the unit.
- Page 8 Changing the Applicator Brush The Applicator Brush will wear over time. If you frequently use the HW-17, VPI recommends that you replace the brush on a yearly basis to ensure that the bristle tips reach all the way down into the grooves.
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Page 9: Troubleshooting
Tips for Using the HW-17 The HW-17 is not a dry-cleaning machine. To avoid scratching a record and creating a build-up of static electricity, do not run the unit without liquid on the record. - Page 10 To correct this, remove the Vacuum Pickup Tube assembly and adjust the position of the ring. Use the 3/32” Allen wrench provided with the HW-17 to loosen the set screw in the ring that rests on the spring. Move the ring upward (toward the tube) very slightly and tighten the set screw.
- Page 11 VPI Industries, Inc. Limited Warranty This unit is warranted by VPI Industries, Inc. (VPI) against defects in materials and workmanship for 90 days from the date of its purchase by the original retail purchaser. VPI’s sole obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement, at VPI’s option, of any part(s) found to be defective.