VPI H-165
Owner's Manual

Operating the HW-16.5
Setting Up the HW-16.5 When using the HW-16.5 for the first time, we recommend that you use a dirty, dispensable record. 1. Place the HW-16.5 on a firm, stable surface, making sure the drain hose is not caught under the unit and the clamp on the hose is closed. Do not remove the protective covering on the cover until the unit has been run successfully. 2. Connect the power cord to the back of the unit and plug it into a grounded outlet that provides the necessary voltage. 3. Open the cover. 4. Turn on the TURNTABLE switch. There will be noise from the high torque, 100:1 gear motor. 5. Turn on the VACUUM switch. There will be noise from the 19,000-RPM fan. 6. Turn off the VACUUM switch, then turn off the TURNTABLE switch. Using the HW-16.5 Record cleaning must always be done in the following order. 1. If the Vacuum Pickup Tube is pointing toward the spindle, rotate it until it is clear of the turntable and pointing toward the back of the HW-16.5. 2. Remove the clamp, place the record on the turntable, and replace the clamp. Tighten the clamp enough to hold the record firmly, but not so much that the edge of the record curves upward. NOTE: The record clamp should turn smoothly on the spindle and should not be forced. If it does not tighten smoothly, unscrew it and replace it. Forcing the record clamp could damage it. 3. Turn on the TURNTABLE switch. With one hand, squirt cleaning fluid onto the grooved area of the record while pressing the brush against the grooved area with your other hand. Wait until the bristles of the brush
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