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8
5. Invert the just assembled spindle/inner platter
and remove the protective film from the bottom.
Refer to figure 6.
6. Very carefully lower the assembled spindle/inner
platter onto the Ceramic Vertical Bearing Shaft,
keeping the platter parallel with the top surface of
the Turntable. Refer to figure 7.
Note: The Ceramic Vertical Bearing Shaft of the
McIntosh MT5 Precision Turntable is very
durable in actual use, however it can be
damaged during the assembly process if
care is not taken.
7. Using the supplied cloth gloves, place the belt
onto the circumference of the inner platter and
then onto the pulley of the motor. Rotate the in-
ner platter by hand while seating the belt into it.
Refer to figure 8.
of the Inner Platter with the Center Spindle and
carefully lower the Inner Platter onto the Center
Spindle. Refer to figures 3, 4 and 5.
Place the Turntable in the location where it will be
used. Please keep in mind; the turntable should be the
greatest possible distance from the system loudspeak-
ers to reduce the chance of acoustic feedback. To
minimize the possibility of the cartridge stylus jump-
ing record grooves, place the turntable on a mechani-
cally stable surface such as wall shelving anchored to
wall studs. Perform the following assembly steps:
Note: It is recommended the installation and
adjustment of the McIntosh MT5 Precision
Turntable be performed by the Professionals
at your McIntosh Dealer.
1. Remove the protective mesh from the Turn-
table Vertical Bearing Ceramic Shaft. Refer to
figure 1.
2. Locate the supplied Turntable Bearing Oil and
place two small drops of Oil on the top sides of
the Ceramic Vertical Bearing Shaft. Refer to
figure 2.
3. Locate the Center Spindle and Inner Platter.
4. Place the bottom of the Center Spindle on the
prepaired flat surface. Line up the center opening
Assembling the Turntable
Ceramic
Vert ical
Bearing
Shaft
Supplied
Oil
Figure 2
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Remove
Protective
Film
Figure 1
Remove
Protective
Mesh
Inner Platter
Center Spindle
Figure 3
Figure 7
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