Furutech DF-2 User manual

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Disc Flattener DF-2
Users Manual
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Version：2012/4
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Furutech Co., Ltd.
3F, 7-11-1 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.furutech.com
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Please Do Not Operate This Product Until You Have
Read and Fully Understood the Instructions
Caution

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WHEN USING YOUR DF-2 BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Operate DF-2 for its intended purpose only.
3. To reduce the risks of electric shock do not immerse the unit in water or other liquids.
4. Never pull power cord to disconnect unit from wall outlet. Instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
5. Do not allow power cord to touch hot surfaces; let the DF-2 cool completely before storing.
6. Do not operate unit with a damaged power cord, or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. To reduce
the risk of electric shock do not disassemble or attempt to repair the DF-2; take it to a qualified service
technician for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly or repair could cause a risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury when the DF-2 is used.
7. Close supervision is necessary for any electrical component used by or near children. Do not leave
DF-2 unattended while powered on.
8. Beware of hot metal parts.
9. To reduce the likelihood of circuit overload, do not operate another high-voltage appliance on the same
circuit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION
•Do not place anything other than vinyl LPs in the DF-2. Doing so may cause fire, electric
shock or damage the product. If something other than a vinyl LP is placed in the DF-2,
unplug it and let the DF-2 cool before removing it.
•It is not recommended that you treat your most valuable LP on the first try.
•Do not place foreign objects on the DF-2
•Do not place foreign objects in any open gaps or other openings of the DF-2
•Do not replace any parts with those that have not been specified by the manufacturer.
•Do not allow the DF-2 to be repaired by anyone but an approved service technician.
Please contact your dealer for details.
•Before use, be sure the surrounding area is free of liquids, chemicals and heavy objects.
Spilled liquids or chemicals may cause electrical shorts or fire.
•Remove the AC mains plug from the wall outlet if there is smoke, a burning odor, or if the
DF-2 is knocked over. Used in these conditions the DF-2 may cause electrical shorts or
fire.
WARNING Misuse of electrical equipment displaying this mark may cause serious
injury
CAUTIONMisuse of electrical equipment displaying this mark may be deadly

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Contents
•Package Contents 1
•Description 2
•Caution 3
•Instructions 4
•Flattening Procedure Chart 5
•Specifications 6
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1. Package Contents
LP Flattener (DF-2) x 1
Heater Plate protective cloth x 1
Manual x 1
Caution note x 1
Power cable x 1
Duster x 1
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2. DF-2 Description
The DF-2 Flattener is designed to flatten LPs that have warped over time but not those that have been
heat damaged. This is an improved version of the previous DFV-1 and has been carefully designed to
flatten heavier LPs with no beads on their outer circumference. The DF-2 has improved time and
temperature control to lessen the influence of seasonal temperature changes on the heating process.
Caution: Before attempting to flatten any rare or valuable LPs, please test and become familiar with the
operation of the DF-2 on an LP of no value. Results cannot be guaranteed and LPs cannot be returned to
perfect condition.
Generally there are three types of LP discs (33 1/2 rpm):
1. Lightweight LPs (120g approx.)
2. LPs with groove guards: All but a few manufacturers’ LPs are treatable.
Note: The following LPs should not be treated in the DF-2.
•LPs weighing less than 110g
•Light LPs that were manufactured between 1973-74 (Oil crisis)
weights range from 100g to 115g.
3. Conventional middleweight LPs (140g approx.)
LPs with groove guards: All but a few manufacturers’ LPs are treatable.
4. Heavyweight LPs (190g approx.)
Heavy LPs without groove guards are now treatable.
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3. Caution
•Do not dismantle or modify the DF-2 which may cause the product to malfunction and render the
manufacturer’s warranty void.
•We recommend that you do no treat your most valuable LP on the first try.
On first use we advise trying the product with an LP of no value.
•Furutech accepts no liability if the customer is for whatever reason not satisfied with the results
produced by the DF-2 or if a customer’s LP is damaged.
•Handle with care: The DF-2 is a relatively heavy component (12kg) with somewhat fragile
heating plates. Furutech does not accept any liability if the user is injured while using or moving
the DF-2.
•When moving the DF-2 the user should always close the heating plates and lock the side latches.
The provided protective cloth should be placed on the heating plates when the unit is moved.
Please remove the protective cloth during use.
•Do not cover the DF-2; make sure it is properly ventilated.
•Keep unit out of the reach of children.
•LPs that cannot be and should not be treated with the DF-2 are as follows:
Flexi-disc, EP versions, SP versions and those LPs made with special materials cannot be
treated with the DF-2.
At present it is known that the following manufacturers’ LPs are not suitable for flattening by
the DF-2 and treatment should not be attempted: Super Analog Discs, SHEFFILD LAB and
BMG-UFA.
Note: The following LPs should not be treated in the DF-2.
•LPs weighing less than 110g
•Light LPs that were manufactured between 1973-74 (Oil crisis)
weights range from 100g to 115g.
•The DF-2 has been specifically developed so 180gm LPs may also be safely and effectively
treated. Please be sure to test on an LP of no value before use on rare and valuable LPs.
Results cannot be guaranteed.
•If an LP is not corrected after the first treatment then it cannot be treated with the DF-2. Do
not carry out repeat treatments. This could damage the LP.
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4. Instructions
1. Place the DF-2 on a level, stable surface as seen in the illustration below. Connect the provided AC
cord, and then unlock both latches.
2. Gently open the clamshell heating plates. The plates can only open 30 degrees and can be locked in
an open position using the side support bar.
3. Do not use excessive force.
4. Carefully set the LP on the center spindle.
5. To unlock the side support bar open the top plate to its fullest and close gently.
DO NOT LOCK TRANSPORT LATCHES DURING FLATTENING PROCEDURE.
They are for storage and transport only
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Heater Plate（Lid）Handle
Trans
p
ort Latch
Heater Plate Base
Center S
p
indle
Vin
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l LP

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Procedure
1. After switching on the power the Start display will flash and in about
5 seconds the standby screen appears.
2. Heating begins after pressing the mode button. By pressing the
mode button a second time within 5 seconds of first pushing it, the
Heating selection screen will show and you can change the heating
time (1hr, 1½hr, 2hr, 2½hrs). If the mode button is not pushed a
second time within 5 seconds then the preset heating time (1½hrs)
begins.
In warm climates 1hr ~1½hrs is recommended and in cold climates
2~2½hrs is recommended. There is the possibility of damaging LPs
with long period treatments, so please be sure to test on an LP of
no value first. Results cannot be guaranteed.
During the heating process the heating screen displays. As long as
the power switch is not turned off during the heating period, this
screen will remain. Do not move or open the DF-2 during the
heating process. Do not lock the latches during treatment.
3. Once the heating stage of the process is complete, the cooling
screen will be displayed. The cooling process is set at 2hrs. The
heating process may be interrupted by pressing the mode button
for more than three seconds. The cooling process will then
automatically begin. Do not open the DF-2 during the cooling
process.
4. Once the cooling stage of the process is completed, a tone will
sound indicating completion and the mode button will flash. After
confirming completion the LP may be removed from the DF-2.
5. Pressing the mode button shows the completion screen and that
returns to the standby screen.
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Start Screen
Stand b
y
screen
Time Selection Screen
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Coolin
g
Screen
Com
p
letion Screen
Mode ButtonPowe
r
Dis
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la
y
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Heatin
g
Screen
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25℃
57℃ 200
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6. Should the device sense an abnormality during the heating process,
the process will automatically stop and the cooling process will
begin. An alarm will sound for 10 seconds to notify this change. To
stop the alarm press the mode button.
An Error sign will show on the display screen.
Caution: Do not open the cover until the cooling process is
complete.
7. Once the cooling process is complete the alarm will sound for 10
seconds. Press the mode button to stop the alarm. The display
screen will show an “Error Finish” image.
Error 1. High temperature abnormality (Temperature too high)
Error 2. Sensor abnormality (sensor fault)
Error 3. Heating abnormality (not heating correctly)
8. If any of these errors are experienced, please contact the dealer from where you purchased or the
manufacturer.
Erro
r
Screen
Error Cooling
Completion Screen

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5. Flattening Procedure Flow Chart
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●Cooling Time
・Normal ：2 hours
・Error1 ：2 hours
・Error1 ：1.5 hours
・Cooling will begin if there is a Sensor Abnormality or the Mode button is held down
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Power Switch On
Start Screen
Standb
y
Screen
5 second
interval
Heatin
g
Screen Flashes
Cooling Screen
Com
p
letion Screen
Tone sounds for 1 sec.
Mode button on
Remaining time
counts down
Remaining time
counts down
5 second
interval
Mode button on
Heatin
g
Screen Flashes
Use mode Mode
button to change
Heating time
After a 5 second interval
Heatin
g
Be
g
ins
Mode button On
During heating hold
down the Mode button
to end heating process
Error 1 Error 2 Error 3
Abnormality: alarm
sounds for 10 secs
Coolin
g
Screen
Error Completion Screen
Tone sounds for 10 sec.
Heating Time 5mins 10mins 20mins 20mins plus
Cooling Time 5mins 40mins 1hr40mins 2hrs

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6. DF-2 Specifications
Rating ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・115V±10% AC Line 5A fuse
European model ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・230V±10% AC Line 3A fuse
Energy Consumption ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・460W (max)
Heating plate maximum temp.・・・・・・・・・・・・・57℃±3℃
Size: 445mm/17” W x 117mm/20” H x 547mm/7” D • Weight: 12kg/22lbs approx. 
Safe Usage Environment:
Humidity 20% - 90% (No condensation)
Temperature: 5C/41F – 35C/95F
Manufactured for Furutech by ORB High End Systems of Japan
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Furutech Co., Ltd.
3F, 7-11-1 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
Contact: [e-mail]
www.furutech.com
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