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1.0. General description:
Main outer box contains two inner boxes. One box contains the compressor with oil, PVC
double drain bottles and the second box contains the tonearm with all spare parts: Allen keys,
armbase, geometry protractor and PVC tubing.
Oil lubricated electric compressors, which are the quietest on the market supply the air. The
compressor has a cylinder (head) where air is compressed and then is stored in a reservoir. On
the outlet of the reservoir is an automatic sensor system which measures the pressure inside
the reservoir. When the air pressure drops below a certain level (6bar), the system
automatically starts the compressor head and fills the reservoir to a higher pressure, at which
point the system automatically switches off ( 8-8.5 bar- 2 minutes working & 2 minutes
cooling ).
On the outlet of the reservoir there is an air filter and pressure regulator, which keep the air
output pressure on the chosen level of 4.2- 4.5 bar (60 psi).
Due to compression, moisture in the air is collected in the system. This is automatically
drained by an electronic device system (timer & solenoid) and mechanically with automatic
drain systems. Water (with a little brown oil) is collected into plastic bottles from the
reservoir, filter and the automatic sensor system (three black tubes into bottles).
Silver filters are positioned separately nearby the tonearm and they dry the air further and
remove any oil mist from the compressed air. This is automatically drained into holder
stands. The compressor is equipped with a safety valve and switches off in case of
overheating. The whole system is easily maintained and simple to use.
KUZMA AIR LINE-Linear tracking air bearing tonearm:
Effective length
184 mm
Fixing distance
212 mm-Kuzma cutout
Effective mass
13 gr vertical
Recommended cartridge compliance
Below 25 cu
Minimum clearance below platter
30 mm
Height adjustment
Yes
VTA fine adjustment
10 mm
Azimuth fine adjustment
Yes
Air bearing
Diameter 20mm x 50 mm
Load axial or radial
30 N (aprox 3 kg)
Air pressure
4 bar ( 60 psi )
Air consumption
4 L/min
Mass
2 Kg
Safety Precautions:
Electrical connection to the mains comes from the compressor via the cable. Please keep the
compressor away from moisture and be careful not to damage the mains cable.
Important Note:
The turntable or turntable support must be capable of very fine horizontal adjustment levelling
to give the Air Line the desired horizontal level. The correct level is achieved with the
tonearm acting itself as the most precise spirit level. See 5.5.
