REKKORD VC-S2 RCM High Performance Vinyl Cleaning Machine Instructions
- June 10, 2024
- REKKORD
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REKKORD VC-S2 RCM High Performance Vinyl Cleaning Machine Instructions
OVERVIEW
Rekkord RCM
Controls, features and connections
- Vacuum arm
- Platter
- Platter fixing screw
- Ventilation outlet grille and drain hole
- Main switch with mains power cord socket
- Vacuum on/off switch
- Motor on/off direction switch
- Vacuum arm flange
- Clamp with record label seal with rubber for sealing record label
- Hexagon screw for motor flange height adjustment (see page 6)
- Spindle with motor flange
Accessories (included, but not shown above)
- Ready-to-use vinyl cleaning liquid (100ml bottle)
- Goat hair brush
- Replacement adhesive strips for vacuum arm
- AC power cord
Optional accessories (available on request)
- Ready-to-use cleaning fluid bottle sizes: 250ml/500ml/1l
- Goat hair brush
- Adhesive strips for vacuum arm
Dear music lover,
Thank you for purchasing the Rekkord RCM. In order to achieve maximum
performance and reliability, please study these instructions carefully.
Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse.
Important notice.
During assembly and adjustment small parts can be easily lost if they are not carefully placed in a suitable receptacle. Before beginning assembly, please familiarize yourself with the parts listed above which are correspondingly numbered in the technical diagram.
Safety instructions
This appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction.
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Before connecting to your wall outlet, make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the device. Hold the end of the plug when unplugging the power cord. Never handle the power cord while your hands are wet or damp. Never place any open flame sources, like burning candles, on or near the device. Do not operate in damp or wet locations, such as near to a bathtub, sink, swimming pool or any other similar locations. Keep plastic bags away from children to prevent any risk of suffocation. Do not cover any ventilation holes (one is located on the left side and others are on bottom). During operation this unit will generate loud noises, so we recommend the use of hearing protectors during longer cleaning sessions. Check the unit after transportation for signs of damage, if a damage is found, do not operate the unit and contact your dealer! The unit is capable of long time running however in such case platter spindle may get hot and whole platter/clamp area as well as air coming out from the unit may get warm. The temperature of the platter can´t damage vinyl records. In order to keep the temperature as low as possible do not expose the unit to direct sunlight. Motor should not be turned on when not cleaning your records. Extended running time outside of the guideline process can cause over-heating.
Setting up the unit
The unit is supplied assembled with the exception of the platter and vacuum
arm which are packed separately. Remove all parts from the transport packaging
carefully. Please see the diagram above for assembly instructions. The platter
(2) should be attached to the motor flange (11) by using the screw (10) to the
motor shaft, a T-shape hexagon screwdriver is included.
This product is only for non-commercial use.
Using the unit
Please ensure that all assembly and set up steps have been followed as
outlined in this manual. All 3 rocker switches (“Main switch”, “Rotation” and
“Vacuum” should be in position “0”). Connect the power cord to the socket on
the rear side of RCM and turn the main switch to the “I” position. Place a
record on the platter and screw the clamp (9) on the spindle. While the record
is turning apply just enough of ready-to-use cleaning fluid (3ml per side) to
the record while holding the brush horizontally and gently pressing against
the record, spread the fluid across the surface of the record. Use only the
necessary amount of fluid, enough to cover the record, not the machine!
Do not use cleaning fluids from other suppliers. Use only so little fluid that it is not regularly getting on the surface of the machine. If this happens remove the excess fluid with a tissue.
Cleaning efficiency can be significantly improved by applying appropriate force on the cleaning brush. Even more cleaning improvement can be achieved by using warmed-up cleaning fluid. It can be warmed in a microwave oven up to 40 degrees Celsius, please check temperature to avoid record damage. The supplied cleaning fluid is non-flammable and non-toxic. Please note that you are doing all this at your own risk.
The motor can turn in both directions or can be stopped during the application of the fluid, depending on your personal preference. To change direction, choose the “I” position for clockwise rotation or to the “II” position for counter-clockwise rotation. It is recommended that you use the brush to spread the cleaning fluid on the record in both directions before vacuuming. For better dissolving of impurities, wait a few seconds (longer in the case of heavily soiled records) before starting the vacuuming process. Once the fluid covers the entirety of the record, turn the motor switch to the “I” position (if not already at that position) and place the vacuum arm above the record pointing at the spindle until it reaches its lock position. Turn the Vacuum motor to the “I” position at the same time as you set the arm down onto the record. After the cleaning fluid has been thoroughly vacuumed, switch off the vacuum, followed by the motor (we recommend one rotation on the “I” setting and afterwards another rotation on the “II” setting). Return the vacuum arm into its rest position and wait a few seconds for the record to dry thoroughly. Remove the clamp, turn the record over and repeat steps for the opposite side of the record.
The Rekkord RCM is equipped with automatic overheating protection, which switches the motor off in case of excessive usage. After a cool-down period, the RCM will return to its fully operational status. After use tip: We highly recommend to remove the vacuum arm from its position on the flange and switch the vacuum motor on for 15-30s in order to blow away all the remaining liquid from the motor and the whole system. This will help to keep all internal parts of the unit dry and significantly lower the possibility to be affected with rust. For the same reason it is also not recommended to pack the RCM back into its plastic bag from original packaging.
Maintenance and cleaning
Your record cleaning machine requires little to no regular maintenance.
The internal tank has a substantial capacity and subsequently takes a very long time to reach full capacity. Common home use of the unit DOES NOT require to empty the tank. The tank is there to catch the drained cleaning liquid, and the large surface on the inside and oversized capacity allows the drained liquid to evaporate faster than in a much smaller tank. In rare cases of intensive use of the cleaner when the liquid level may be higher, the tank should be emptied:
- Disconnect the mains cable
- Lift side of the RCM up to drain the unit reservoir to a big container.
Prior to maintenance, always disconnect the record cleaning machine from the power outlet!
Potential incorrect use and fault conditions
Rekkord Audio products are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo
strict quality controls before leaving the factory. Faults that may possibly
occur are not necessarily due to material or production faults but can
sometimes be caused by incorrect use. Some of these faults are as follows:
The platter doesn’t turn although the unit is switched on:
- The power cord is not connected to the unit.
- The power cord is not plugged in to the AC wall outlet.
- Broken fuse in the main switch.
- Overheating protection is active.
How to adjust the height of RCMs record platter
The Rekkord RCM is pre-adjusted to spec for standard 80 – 180 g records. There
is enough headroom, so that the arm is optimally pressed against the record
and the cleaning fluid can be completely removed. The vacuum arm works best
when it is parallel to the record when operating and the adhesive strips is
pressed gently on the surface of record. If the vacuum suction arm is not in
the correct distance from the record it may not be able to completely vacuum
the cleaning fluid. In this case it may be necessary to adjust the height of
the platter. You will need a 2.5mm hexagon key (to loosen motor spindle):
- Insert the 2.5mm hexagon key into the hole on the side of motor flange (10)
- Loosen the hexagon screw, until the flange can be moved up or down
- When the correct height position is found, fasten the hexagon screw
Service
Should you encounter a problem which the above information does not able to
alleviate or identify, please contact your dealer for assistance. Guarantee
repairs will only be affected if the unit is returned correctly packaged. For
this reason we recommend keeping the original packaging. Never return a record
cleaning machine without making sure that is it safely disassembled and
correctly packaged in the original packaging
Warranty
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by not adhering to these instructions for use and/or by transportation without the original packaging. Modification or change to any part of the product by unauthorized persons will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Most Rekkord Audio products – unless expressly advertised otherwise – are intended for domestic use only. Using them for business applications are done so at your own risk.
Rekkord Audio is a Registered Trademark of H. Lichtenegger. This guide was produced by: Rekkord Audio © 2022. All rights reserved. The information was correct at the time of printing. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the technical specification without prior notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing process of technical development.
Declaration of Conformity
We, declare under our responsibility that the product is in conformity with
the provisions of Directives:
2014/35/EU including amendments
2014/30/EU including amendments
The following harmonised standards were applied:
EN 60335-1:02+A1:04+A11:04+A2:06+A12:06+A13:08+A14:10+A15:11
EN 60335-2-2:10+A11:12+A1:13
EN 55014-1:06+A1:09+A2:11
EN61000-3-2:14
EN61000-3-3:13
EN55014-2:97+A1:01+A2:08