Cadence Okki Nokki Owners manual

OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE CADENCE OKKI NOKKI RECORD CLEANER

February 2005

Introduction

You are now the proud owner of the Cadence Okki Nokki Record Cleaner.
It will give you many years of good service if you read and follow this instruction manual.

Photo 1: the Cadence Okki Nokki record cleaner.

The record cleaner is suitable for 230 V AC at 50 Hz. For safety reasons it is advisable to always plug
the machine into an earthed wall socket. Do not operate the machine in damp conditions.

Unpacking

After opening the cardboard box, take out the supplied accessories, after which you should lift the
machine with both hands, out of the box. Keep the packing for any subsequent shipping.

NEVER LIFT THE OKKI NOKKI BY THE TURNTABLE!

Photo 2: do NOT lift the Okki Nokki by the turntable

Accessories supplied with the machine: stainless steel suction arm, cleaning brush and an earthed IEC
mains cable.

Installation

Place the record cleaner on a clear, clean dry surface. Make sure that the cleaner is in a stable position on
a sturdy table or stand. Position the cleaner in such a way as to ensure that it is situated at a comfortable
working height. You will have to keep in mind that there may be the possibility of a leakage of fluid onto
the table or other base. It might help to place a towel or similar absorbent material under the cleaner, in
order to protect the surface underneath. Please provide ample ventilation around the machine.
Please provide ample ventilation in the room if using an alcohol based cleaning solution. Warning!

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Stainless steel suction arm

Place the suction arm in the aperture provided for it, at the right hand, front side the machine. Place the
arm parallel with the side, towards the rear of the machine (photo 3).
Give the stainless steel suction arm a regular check; the black velvet protection strips should be free of
greasy substances, such as natural grease from your fingers. Check for dust, dirt and any traces of
damage. Dust and dirt can be removed with a clean, dry brush (a soft bristle toothbrush would suffice).

Photo 3: position of the suction arm

Connecting the machine for operation

Plug the mains lead into the socket at the rear of the machine, then insert the plug in an earthed wall
socket, of 230 V AC– 50 Hz. Locate the two switches at the front of the machine. The top switch marked
“Motor” should be in the centre “ OFF” position. Switch it upwards to the “L” position and the platter
will now start revolving in a left hand direction. Repeat this with the switch in the downward “R”
position; the platter will now revolve in a right hand direction. Some noise from the motor will be heard,
this is normal. Put the switch in a horizontal position and the turntable will stop turning. Now engage the
suction motor by placing the switch marked “Vacuum” in the downwards “ON” position and you will
hear the noise of an old fashioned vacuum cleaner. Your cleaning machine is now ready for operation!!

Drain Down hose

Check that the drain down hose at the rear of the cleaner is closed with the red end cap.

Never operate the machine without the end cap in place and in the closed position!! Warning!

Cleaning test

We recommend a practice run on an old unwanted LP in order to ensure that the machine is set up and
working correctly and to acquaint yourself with the correct cleaning procedure.

Cleaning operation.
Remove the locking nut from the turntable spindle, place the record in position, taking care that it is
correctly centered on the spindle. Replace the locking nut on the spindle and screw down onto the record
to secure it and prevent it from slipping.
Before applying fluid, it is advisable to remove any obvious foreign substances from the LP surface.
Place the platform switch in an upward position; the turntable will now revolve in a left hand direction.
Apply the correct quantity of cleaning fluid on the grooved section of the record, place the cleaning brush
on the record, right above one of the support wheels underneath the turntable (photographs 4 and 5).

Photo’s 4 and 5: distributing the cleaning fluid

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