EasyManua.ls Logo

Michell Engineering Gyro SE MK II User Manual

Michell Engineering Gyro SE MK II
6 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
Gyro SE MK II Pictorial Setup Instructions
Open the carton and remove the top polystyrene sheet. Carefully lift out platter, motor housing, power supply, armboard etc.
Remove the large polystyrene block to enable removal of the metal chassis from the bottom of the carton. Remove the spider
from the underside of the polystyrene block.
Check the contents of the package:
one acrylic spider with cable fixing pad installed
three conical feet
three threaded spring tower sleeves with internal thrust balls
three spring assemblies with white Teflon washers
three aluminum spring covers
one cast aluminum chassis
one inverted main bearing assembly
one platter nut
one partially filled vial of synthetic bearing oil
one platter
one motor assembly
one drive belt
one power supply
one arm adaptor plate (armboard)
three black Delrin armboard de-coupling spacers, three Allen head socket screws
one Allen key
one record clamp
one nylon cable tie
A Note about the inverted main bearing
Michell’s unique inverted bearing pumps oil from the well at the base of the bearing shaft and floods the thrust ball at the top
of the shaft. The oil then returns to the well via a relief hole drilled down the shaft to re-circulate once again. The oil well at
the base of the shaft must be filled sufficiently to allow the bearing to pick up the oil. Too little oil and no circulation will occur.
Too much and the oil will overflow when the bronze housing is dropped onto the inverted shaft. Use a tissue if this occurs.
Assembling the turntable
1. Screw the three conical feet fully onto the threaded studs on the underside of the acrylic spider but do not tighten. The feet
will be used for leveling the deck later.
Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Michell Engineering Gyro SE MK II and is the answer not in the manual?

Michell Engineering Gyro SE MK II Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMichell Engineering
ModelGyro SE MK II
CategoryTurntable
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Gyro SE MK II Pictorial Setup Instructions

A Note about the Inverted Main Bearing

Explains the function and oil requirements of the unique inverted bearing.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 1: Fit Conical Feet

Screw conical feet onto the acrylic spider's threaded studs for later leveling.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 2: Fit Felt Rings

Place felt rings over spring support spindles to protect the acrylic base.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 3: Assemble Spring Towers

Screw spring assemblies onto sleeves and locate towers onto spider spindles.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 4: Position Motor & Level

Mount motor, orient cable pad rearward, and level the spider using conical feet.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 5: Mount Tonearm

Attach tonearm to armboard, ensuring FRONT faces correctly, install grounding strap.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 6: Install Armboard Spacers

Install Delrin spacers snugly into chassis, avoid overtightening.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 7: Fit Armboard to Chassis

Secure armboard using socket head screws, ensure they are snug but not over-tightened.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 8: Install Grounding Strap

Connect grounding strap to chassis stud for electrical continuity and hum prevention.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 9: Handle Main Bearing

Carefully withdraw spindle from bearing housing, protecting the internal thrust ball.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 10: Install Bearing Spindle

Insert and securely tighten the bearing spindle from underneath the metal chassis.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 11: Fill & Check Oil

Fill oil well, pre-lubricate shaft, replace housing, and verify oil circulation.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 12: Mount Chassis

Lower chassis over motor/spring towers, ensuring correct seating and centering.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 13: Dress Tonearm Cable

Secure tonearm cable with a tie, forming a loose arc from tonearm to rear foot.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 14: Fit Platter & Connect Power

Lower platter, secure with nut, and connect the power supply lead to the motor.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 15: Fit Drive Belt

Install drive belt onto the motor pulley and platter grooves for rotation.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 16: Level Suspension Towers

Use a bubble level to adjust suspension towers for a perfectly level chassis.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 17: Fine-tune Suspension Bounce

Adjust suspension bounce by rotating or swapping springs for optimal performance.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 18: Install Spring Covers

Install the three spring covers, ensuring they are fully seated on the chassis.

Assembling the Turntable - Step 19: Final Adjustments & Enjoy

Make final arm/cartridge adjustments, connect power, and enjoy the turntable.