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**IMPORTANT**
PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION THOROUGHLY BEFORE
STARTING WORK.THIS MOTOR CHANGE SHOULD ONLY BE
CARRIED OUT IF YOU ARE TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED.
Thank you for purchasing this Rega upgrade product. This kit is designed to
fit all past models of Rega turntables that do not already use a 24v motor.
Please read these instructions carefully before fitting to ensure you use the
correct kit parts for your model turntable.
WARNING: DISCONNECT YOUR TURNTABLE FROM THE
MAINS ELECTRICITY BEFORE ATTEMPTING FITTING.
Before starting work pre fitting preparation and advice.
With the platter and drive belt removed place some adhesive tape across
the hub bearing assembly (which the platter sits on) sticking it to the plinth.
This will prevent the hub falling out ensuring the ball bearing remains in
place and that no oil is lost when the turntable is upside down during fitment.
Make sure the arm is securely in the arm clip and the stylus guard is fitted to
your cartridge to ensure no damage occurs. Support the turntable on a
cushioned surface to ensure no unnecessary pressure is exerted on the
tonearm bearings.
Stage 1 : Removal of old motor.
On the underside of the turntable remove the two black screws holding the
plastic motor cover tray in place. Once removed you should remove the
single screw which holds the old motor PCB in position. You are now ready
to de-solder and remove the existing mains lead brown & blue (230v) or
Black (115v). Then de-solder the two switch wires. (usually white and white
with a black stripe).
The old mains lead is no longer required once de-soldered, completely
remove it from the turntable. The black grommet which held the lead in the
plinth place should be removed from the lead and refitted in the mains lead
hole on the rear of the turntable. If your turntable uses a plastic motor PCB
tray and lead clamp, this should also be removed.
You are now ready to remove the old motor and PCB - Early Rega
turntables will exhibit two mounting variations. Early Planar and Planet
models were suspended on ‘O’ rings and fitted via 2 screws (often plastic)
on the top of the plinth, simply undo the two screws which will allow the
motor to be removed.
Most other models use an adhesive pad to hard mount the motor similar to
the method used in this upgrade kit. To prevent damage to the plinth great
care must be taken when removing the old pad. Do not try to lever out the
motor from a single point in one go. Use a wide flat blade screwdriver and
gradually ease the pad away from the plinth at various points until the
pad gives way. With the motor removed ensure any excess pad left inside
the plinth is removed and the surface is left clean and flat.
Stage 2 : Installing the new motor
To ensure correct pulley height you must carefully follow the instructions
relating to the turntable model you are fitting the kit to. The pulley is factory
fitted to a set height. Correct mounting height is achieved between models
by using a different thickness motor mount pads either Thin (double) or
Thick (triple) both supplied. Check your turntable model against the pad
requirement chart below. Some variations may occur across the range
therefore it is highly recommended to visually double check the belt will sit
correctly on the sub platter on both 33 and 45 before removing the sticky
backing and applying the motor as shown below.
NB. **A spare hub washer is included which can be fitted to the top side of
the brass hub bearing. This will allow extra height adjustment in case of
minor variations on Planar models. In most cases this will not be necessary.
With the correct pad depth selected remove one side of the protective film
and place into the motor cavity (fig 2). line up the centre of the pad with the
hole in the plinth as close as possible. Press firmly across the entire
surface of the pad to ensure good adhesion. Before fitting the motor you
must make sure the MOTOR AND WIRING is fed THROUGH the centre of
the PCB to avoid the wires being trapped by the PCB when fitted.
Remove the protective film from the top of the fitted motor pad and carefully
line up the motor to match the shape of the pad to maximise adhesion. The
label on the motor is orientated correctly, if you can read the label the
motor wiring is automatically dressed in the correct position (avoiding
contact with the motor body).
DO NOT PRESS THE MOTOR FIRMLY
AT THIS STAGE. Turn the deck over to
ensure the pulley is central in the plinth
hole. If it is not central (and you have not
already pressed the motor firmly) you may
be able to realign the motor. (Spare pads
are available from your Rega dealer if
required). If you are happy with the position
of the pulley you can now push the motor
firmly onto the pad by applying even
pressure across the back of the motor. NB
early Planet and Planar models have thin
laminate, care should be taken not to push
too hard to avoid damaging the plinth on
these models, ideally support the plinth
with your hand from the underside when
applying pressure). Two black circular
stickers are supplied to cover the holes
where the older suspended motor was
removed.
Stage 3. Reconnect the Switch Wire (fig 3).
You can now reconnect the switch wires to the position marked SW on the
PCB. (These can be connected either way as it is a non-polarity
configuration). Again it is important to make sure the switch wires are
dressed correctly THROUGH the PCB not around the outside. Snip off the
excess on the underside to prevent the risk of a short. Once complete the
assembly should appear as fig 4. Inside the motor cover tray a single white
circular sticker is fitted which will align with the back of the motor bias pad.
When the supplied tray is fitted it will gently compress. (On Planar 3 Planar
25 and Planet turntables add the supplied thicker circular pad to account for
the deeper plinth). There is no need to screw the new PCB into the plinth cut
out. The PCB is held in place with the supplied screws that hold the new
motor cover tray.
To connect your turntable use only the supplied wall plug power supply
directly into the jack socket on the back of the new cover tray. (fig 5. A) The
Secondary input (fig 5. B) is for connection of the Rega TT PSU which offers
electronic speed change and even greater noise reduction and stability.
(sold separately). WARNING: Socket A and Socket B should never be
connected simultaneously, when using the TT-PSU the power supply
plug supplied with this kit is no longer required.
24 v High Performance Synchronous
Motor Upgrade Fitting Instructions
Turntable model Pad requirement
Planet / Planar 3 / P3 2000 Planar 25 Thick - Triple pad required
RP1 / P1 / P2 2000/ Planar 2 Thin - double pad required
fig 2.
Check Pulley height for
correct alignment.
If the pulley is too high it
may contact the platter.
If it is too low the belt
will fall off the sub
platter on 45rpm.
Correct pulley height Sub platter
Check both 33 and 45 belt positions.
fig 1.
Thin (twin) pad shown. Ensure surface is
clean before fitment.
Correct orientation of pad in plinth.
Switch wires
fig 3.
Motor orientation & wiring
correctly dressed. Not
contacting the motor body.
fig 4.
A
B
fig 5.
Motor Bias Pad.
fig 4.
Position of spare hub washer
**Only if required
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