Nitty-gritty 1.0 User manual

OWNER’S

MANUAL

FOR ALL MODELS

OF RECORD CLEANERS

NITTY GRITTY RECORD CARE PRODUCTS, INC.

4650 Arrow Hwy. • Ste. #F-4 • Montclair, CA 91763

Sales: (909) 625-5525 • Service: (909) 621-9666

Fax: (909) 625-5526

www.nittygrittyinc.com

[email protected]

Rev. 10/16

See inside back cover for NITTY GRITTY warranty information.

YOUR MODEL INFORMATION

MODEL # _________________________________________________

SERIAL # _________________________________________________

DATE PURCHASED ________________________________________

PURCHASED FROM _______________________________________

LIMITED WARRANTY:

NITTY GRITTY will repair any part of the NITTY

GRITTY record cleaning system (except the velvet

vacuum slot liners and the rubber drive wheel), which has

a defect in materials or workmanship, within a period of

one year from the date of purchase. The velvet vacuum

slot liner (VAC-SWEEP™) and the rubber drive wheel

(capstan) are warrantied for a period of 90 days. NITTY

GRITTY accepts no liability for the misuse of this device.

The warranty for commercial, industrial, and rental users

is limited to 90 days from the date of purchase. A COPY

OF THE SALES RECEIPT MUST ACCOMPANY ALL

WARRANTY REPAIRS. The warranty is not transferrable.

The use of cleaning ﬂ uids other than PURE 1™, PURE 2™

or PUREnzyme+™ may invalidate the warranty.

CONGRATULATIONS!

You have just purchased what may become

the single most important component for your

sound system! In joining the ranks of the Library

of Congress, the Smithsonian, the Kennedy

Library, not to mention countless schools,

libraries, record collectors and audiophiles

worldwide, you will now have the opportunity

to hear your records as they were meant to be

heard — sweet music without the surface noise

you thought you just had to endure. You will be

preserving your valuable record collection, as

well as extending the life of your stylus, in the

one brief minute it takes to clean a record. So,

bask in the reverie and swoon to the music,t’cuz

your records never had it so good!

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1. Remove the small ﬁ ller cap from the ﬂ uid tank, and ﬁ ll the reservoir with PURE

2. (DO NOT TWIST THE LARGER “PUMP BUTTON”!)

2. Your Mini-Pro is equipped with an upper and lower suction slot. The upper

slot is mounted in the arm, which pivots horizontally to allow for positioning of

the record. Lift the arm slightly (from the end nearest the power switch) and

pivot it away from the lower slot. Spindle the record, inserting the edge of the

disc under the “lip” of the capstan rubber. (The capstan/drive shaft assembly

is spring-loaded and will ﬂ ex away from the slot as you spindle the record.)

Return the arm to its original position and lower it to the record.

3. Feed the cleaning ﬂ uid to the velvet-like VAC-SWEEP by pumping the larger

button up and down 20-25 times to prime the pump. (Once ﬂ uid lines are primed,

only 8-12 “pumps” will be necessary to wet the VAC-SWEEP.) Cleaning ﬂ uid

will now be injected onto both sides of the disc.

4. Turn on the drive (rotation) motor by pressing the 3-position switch away from

you (the record will rotate, but the vacuum will not come on). As the record

rotates 2–3 revolutions, hundreds of the Vac-Sweep’s ﬁ bers will scrub the

grooves.

5. Once the ﬂ uid application is complete, press down on the front edge of the

3-position switch. The vacuum will come on, and the record continues to rotate.

(NEVER PUMP FLUID WHEN VACUUM IS ON!) Fluid and debris will now

be drawn from deep within the grooves. Allow the record to rotate 5 revolutions,

to assure complete removal of the ﬂ uid.

6. To empty waste ﬂ uid, slide out tray located on the underside of the machine.

(Please see pages 2 and 3.)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE MINI-PRO 1 or 2

YOUR MINI-PRO SHOULD INCLUDE: 1 sixteen-ounce bottle of PURE 2™,

1 VAC-SWEEP™ Kit, 1 Capstan Kit, 1 waste ﬂ uid tray, and 1 small whisk.

ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR SYSTEM: DC1-L soft vinyl dust cover, DC2-L

smoked acrylic dust cover, 3-way adapter for 7” and 10” records, and NITTY GRITTY

Professional Grade Record Sleeves.

Record Platter

3 postition

on/oﬀ Switch Pump Button

DO NOT TWIST

Fluid Tank

Filler Cap

Upper Vacuum Arm

(Lift here)

Waste Fluid Tray

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1. The record vacuum should NEVER be left on continuously — it is important

for the proper cooling of the motor to turn it oﬀ after each record cleaned.

2. NEVER pump ﬂ uid when vacuum is on.

3. The NITTY GRITTY record cleaner should NEVER be used while its air vents

(on the bottom) are blocked — this is important for the proper cooling of the

motor.

4. For best results, use only PURE 2™ (included with your system) or PURE 1™

(for 78 RPMs), or PUREnzyme+ for all records. Other record cleaning ﬂ uids

may not clean a record as well and may cause problems with the operation of

and/or seals in your machine.

5. Your NITTY GRITTY is made of wood and plastic. The plastic may be cleaned

with alcohol. The wood should be cleaned and polished as any ﬁ ne wood.

Spilled record cleaning ﬂ uid should be wiped up as soon as possible. The

suction head is made of Lexan. It may also be cleaned with alcohol.

6. The suction slot is lined with the VAC-SWEEP™. It is important to clean away

any dust or debris collected in the scrubbing ﬁ bers. When the VAC-SWEEP is

dry, turn on the NITTY GRITTY vacuum and brush back and forth along the

suction slot with the whisk* provided for you on page 3 (do not brush when

the VAC-SWEEP is wet!). Debris will be sucked into the vacuum slot. If your

VAC-SWEEP becomes worn or damaged, a replacement is available from

your authorized dealer or from NITTY GRITTY. When applying your new VAC-

SWEEP, be sure to maintain a 1/16th inch gap at the suction slot. The eﬃ ciency

of the vacuum will decrease, if the suction slot is blocked by the ﬁ bers. DO NOT

use the cleaning machine without the VAC-SWEEP.

7. For the most eﬃ cient vacuuming, be sure to empty the waste tray (on all models

except the 1.0/2.0 and Record Masters) often!

8. If the machine is to be stored or shipped, ALWAYS drain as much ﬂ uid as

possible.

PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING YOUR RECORD

CLEANER (THESE INSTRUCTIONS APPLY TO ALL MODELS):

WARNING FOR ALL MODELS:

If cleaning several records in one session, your record cleaner may get quite

warm. To keep unit from overheating, clean no more than (10) records per

session, as per the instructions for you particular model. Allow unit to cool at

least 15-20 minutes before cleaning additional records. (Or you could set up a

fan, if necessary, to draw away excess heat.)

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1. Remove the small ﬁ ller cap from the ﬂ uid tank, and ﬁ ll the reservior with PURE

2. (DO NOT TWIST THE LARGER “PUMP BUTTON”!)

2. Before the initial use, prime the ﬂ uid lines by pressing the plunger 20-25

times, or until you see ﬂuid come through the front half of the

VAC-SWEEP (the injector holes are located across the front portion of the

vacuum slot only; once the record is positioned on the unit, ﬂ uid will immediately

be distributed to the entire VAC-SWEEP).

3. Once you see ﬂ uid on the VAC-SWEEP, spindle the record, inserting the edge

of the disc under the “lip” of the capstan rubber. (The capstan/drive shaft

assembly is spring-loaded and will ﬂ ex away from the slot as you spindle the

record.) Press the plunger 3-4 more times to ensure saturation of the ‘’velvet

lips’’.

4. Turn on the drive (rotation) motor by pressing the 3-position switch away from

you (the record will rotate, but the vacuum will not come on). As the record

rotates 2–3 revolutions, hundreds of the Vac-Sweep’s ﬁ bers will scrub the

grooves.

5. Once the ﬂ uid application is complete, press down on the front edge of the

3-position switch. The vacuum will come on, and the record continues to rotate.

(NEVER PUMP FLUID WHEN VACUUM IS ON!) Fluid and debris will

now be drawn from deep within the grooves. Allow the record to rotate 3–5

revolutions, to assure complete removal of the ﬂ uid. Repeat steps 3-5 for second

side.

6. To empty the waste ﬂ uid, slide out tray located on the underside of the machine.

(Please see pages 2 and 3.)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE MODEL 1.5Fi Mk2

or 2.5Fi Mk2

YOUR SYSTEM SHOULD INCLUDE: 1 sixteen-ounce bottle of PURE 2™,

1 waste ﬂ uid tray, and 1 small whisk.

ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR SYSTEM: DC1-L soft vinyl dust cover, DC2-L

acrylic dust cover, 3-way adapter for 7” and 10” records, NITTY GRITTY Professional

Grade Record Sleeves, VAC-SWEEP™ Replacement Kit, Capstan Replacement Kit.

Record Platter

3 postition

on/oﬀ Switch Pump Button

DO NOT TWIST

Fluid Tank

Filler Cap

Capstan Record Drive

Waste Fluid Tray

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RECOMMENDATION:

For the best results, clean a record immediately before playing it. This will insure

the record’s grooves against the attraction of airborne dust, accidental ﬁ nger

grease, and incidental static charge. The cleaning process perfectly prepares

a record for playing.

After cleaning a record, it is recommended that you store it in a high-grade inner

sleeve, designed to protect it from dust, grease, abrasion, and static charge (LP

inner sleeves are available from NITTY GRITTY in packs of 50, 100, and 500).

NOTE FOR UNITS WITH AUTOMATIC ROTATION:

If capstan is too low to accommodate thicker records, adjust as follows:

A. Remove (2) small round caps from switch plate.

B. Insert 1/8” Phillips screwdriver through holes to adjuster screws below (down

about 1-1/2”).

C. Turn both screws clockwise approximately 1/4 turn to raise the height of the

capstan.

*Whisk for Cleaning Vac-SweepTM (Vacuum Slot Liner)

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1. Before spindling the record, generously apply Pure 2 to the VAC-SWEEP

ﬁ bers.

2. Spindle the record, inserting the edge of the disc under the “lip” of the capstan

rubber. (The capstan/drive shaft assembly is spring-loaded and will ﬂ ex away

from the slot as you spindle the record.)

3. Turn on the drive (rotation) motor by pressing the 3-position switch away from

you (the record will rotate, but the vacuum will not come on). As the record

rotates 2–3 revolutions, hundreds of the Vac-Sweep’s ﬁ bers will scrub the

grooves.

4. Once the ﬂ uid application is complete, press down on the front edge of the

3-position switch. The vacuum will come on, and the record continues to rotate.

Fluid and debris will now be drawn from deep within the grooves. Allow the

record to rotate 3–5 revolutions, to assure complete removal of the ﬂ uid. Repeat

steps1-4 for second side (or scrub both sides at once using a wet hand-held

brush on top, then ﬂ ip the record to vacuum the second side).

5. To empty the waste ﬂ uid, slide out tray located on the underside of the machine.

(Please see pages 2 and 3.)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE MODEL 1.5 or 2.5

YOUR SYSTEM SHOULD INCLUDE: 1 four-ounce bottle of PURE 2™,

1 waste ﬂ uid tray, and 1 small whisk.

ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR SYSTEM: DC1 soft vinyl dust cover, DC2

smoked acrylic dust cover, 7” record adapter (or 3-way adapter for 7” and 10”

records), NITTY GRITTY Professional Grade Record Sleeves, VAC-SWEEP™

Replacement Kit, Capstan Replacement Kit.

Record Platter

VAC-SWEEP Lips

4oz bottle of

PURE 2

on/oﬀ Switch

Capstan Record Drive

Waste Fluid Tray

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1. First, apply a liberal amount of record cleaning ﬂ uid to the ﬁ bers of the VAC-

SWEEP (“velvet” slot liner); then, spindle the record and record turner.

2. Apply ﬂ uid generously across the grooved section of the disc and/or to the ﬂ uid

applicator (Record Cleaning Brush). As you rotate the record with the turner,

brush back and forth in the direction of the grooves. As you scrub the

top side of the disc, the underside is getting scrubbed, as well. (If you prefer

additional scrubbing of the lower grooves, ﬂ ip the record over and repeat the

procedure…no need to add additional ﬂ uid.)

3. Once the scrub cycle is completed, turn on the vacuum motor and slowly

rotate the record over the vacuum slot. Three revolutions will dry the grooved

surface, as well as the VAC-SWEEP ﬁ bers. Flip the record over and repeat the

vacuuming process on the second side.

4. Waste ﬂ uid is collected in a tank inside the machine. It will usually evaporate

if just a few records are cleaned each day. However, with heavier use, you

may drain this tank by removing the black rubber stopper on the bottom of the

machine and placing a dish beneath the unit. (Please see pages 2 and 3.)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE MODEL 1.0 or 2.0

YOUR SYSTEM SHOULD INCLUDE: 1 “velvet” record cleaning brush,

1 four-ounce bottle of PURE 2™, 1 black plastic record turner, and 1 small whisk.

ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR SYSTEM: DC1 soft vinyl dust cover, DC2 smoked

acrylic dust cover, NITTY GRITTY Professional Grade Record Sleeves, VAC-

SWEEP™ Replacement Kit.

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1. Before spindling the record, swivel the 45/78/LP selector arm so that the entire

vacuum slot is exposed. Apply a liberal amount of Pure 2 (or Pure 1 for 78s)

to the VAC-SWEEP ﬁ bers, then spindle the record and record turner.

2. Apply ﬂ uid generously across the grooved section of the disc and/or to the ﬂ uid

applicator (Record Cleaning Brush). As you rotate the record with the turner,

brush back and forth in the direction of the grooves. As you scrub the

top side of the disc, the underside is getting scrubbed, as well. (If you prefer

additional scrubbing of the lower grooves, ﬂ ip the record over and repeat the

procedure…no need to add additional ﬂ uid.)

3. Once the scrub cycle is completed, position selector arm so that it covers the

exposed portion of the vacuum slot. Turn on the vacuum motor and slowly rotate

the record over the slot. Three revolutions will dry the grooved surface, as well

as the VAC-SWEEP ﬁ bers. Flip the record over, and repeat the vacuuming

process on the second side.

4. Waste ﬂ uid is collected in a tank inside the machine. It will usually evaporate

if just a few records are cleaned each day. However, with heavier use, you

may drain this tank by removing the black rubber stopper on the bottom of the

machine and placing a dish beneath the unit. (Please see pages 2 and 3.)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF RECORD MASTER 1 or 2

YOUR SYSTEM SHOULD INCLUDE: 1 “velvet” record cleaning brush,

1 four-ounce bottle of both PURE 2™and PURE 1™ (for 78s), 1 black plastic record

turner and 1 small whisk.

ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR SYSTEM: DC1 soft vinyl dust cover, DC2 smoked

acrylic dust cover, NITTY GRITTY Professional Grade Record Sleeves, VAC-

SWEEP™ Replacement Kit.

Record Turner

over the

Record Platter

Vacuum Slot

with

VAC-SWEEP

Record Brush and

4oz bottle of PURE 2

on/oﬀ Switch

Record Turner

over the

Record Platter

Vacuum Slot

with

VAC-SWEEP

Record Brush and

4oz bottle of PURE 2

on/oﬀ Switch

45/78/LP

Selector Arm