Thank you for purchasing Vinyl Flat’s Groovy Rings for 7-inch 45 RPM records.
Because 45s vary by weight, surface condition and chemical composition there is no precise, “magical formula” for repairing warps and dishes
on 45 RPM records with the Vinyl Flat - some experimentation on your part is required. Before using the Vinyl Flat, remove all protective
paper from both sides of the 7” Groovy Rings and thoroughly clean the surface of the record, the Groovy Rings and the Vinyl Flat pieces. You
can use the Vinyl Flat two ways:
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WITHOUT HEAT. When the Vinyl Flat is used this way (pressure only - at room temperature), it may take a very long time to reduce
warps, but it is also the safest method. You simply place the clean 45 in the Vinyl Flat and secure the twist-on cap. At room
temperature, results may take weeks or even months depending on the degree of warping, the weight of the record, the
vinyl/chemical composition of the record and the ambient room temperature. This technique is recommended as the first step to
repair extremely valuable 45s.
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WITH HEAT. The addition of heat greatly speeds-up the repair process. However excessive heat, when combined with pressure,
can further deform and ruin a record, so carefully read and follow these instructions.
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IF USING A KITCHEN OVEN, DO NOT EXCEED A TEMPERATURE OF 150 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT (65° C)
IF YOUR OVEN WILL NOT GO DOWN TO 150 DEGREES, USE THE OPTIONAL VINYL FLAT “GROOVY POUCH”
DO NOT USE THE OVEN “PRE-HEAT” FUNCTION TO WARM-UP YOUR OVEN. SET YOUR OVEN TO “BAKE” AT 150° F (65° C)
AND LET IT WARM-UP FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE USING
TO PROTECT THE VINYL FLAT FROM OVEN RACK SCRATCHES, PLACE THE VINYL FLAT ON A COOKIE SHEET OR TIN FOIL
If you are using a kitchen oven, the key to success is to “sneak up” on the correct heating time that allows the pressure exerted by
the Vinyl Flat to flatten the 45 playing surface. To ensure good results, always start with a 30-minute heating cycle, then remove
the Vinyl Flat from the oven and let it cool for 30 minutes. If the cycle is not effective, REPEAT THE CYCLE BUT LENGTHEN THE
HEATING TIME BY THREE (3) MINUTES. Always remove the Vinyl Flat from the oven after the heating cycle and wait until the Vinyl
Flat is cool to the touch before removing the record from the Vinyl Flat.
NOTE: An oven thermometer is strongly recommended to verify the oven temperature before using the Vinyl Flat with 45s.
It is suggested that you stop using the Vinyl Flat once the warp or dish has been reduced to a playable level. Repeated exposure to
heat and/or pressure to obtain a perfectly flat playing surface increases the chance of damaging record grooves and should be
avoided.
Twist-on Cap
(Finger-Tighten)
Groovy Rings for 7” 45
RPM Records. Remove
Protective Paper from
Groovy Rings and Clean
Rings Before Using
Washer
Printed Plate on Top
Cleaned 45 Centered
Between Cleaned
Groovy Rings
Washer
Bolt
Designed and Manufactured in USA • Copyright ©2011 Vinyl Flat LLC PO Box 524 Royse City TX 75189 • www.vinylflat.com • Patent-Pending
Warped and dished 45 RPM records are more challenging to repair than 12” LPs because some 45s are made from Styrene (not
vinyl) and in all cases, the center label of a 45 occupies a much greater physical area of the 45 when compared with the label of a
12” LP. Therefore, two unique sets of 7” Groovy Rings have been designed for 45 RPM records.
NOTE: The Vinyl Flat has only been tested with vinyl 45s. Styrene 45s have not been tested and may not be
repairable with the Vinyl Flat.
One set of 7” Groovy Rings has a large center hole to avoid contacting the center label of the 45. These rings only contact the actual
playing surface of the 45. If the 45 you want to repair is heavily dished or has a warp that extends into or through the center label,
then these rings may not be effective at completely removing the warp/dish.
The other set of 7” Groovy Rings has a small center hole and contacts the entire surface of the 45, including the center label. Use
this set of rings when you either have heavily-dished 45s, or, 45s that cannot be repaired by the other set of rings.
Most 45s weigh between 30 and 40 grams and require less heating time than 12” LPs. As previously stated, when using a kitchen
oven at 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65 degrees C), always start with a 30-minute heating cycle. After 30 minutes of heating, remove
the Vinyl Flat from the oven and let the Vinyl Flat cool for about 30 minutes. Once the Vinyl Flat is cool to the touch, remove the
45 and check the 45 on your turntable. (If the warp is not reduced, repeat the process and increase the heating cycle to 33 minutes.)
Good luck with your 45 repairs - we hope that you enjoy using your Vinyl Flat!
TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Vinyl Flat LLC guarantees all parts and materials used in your Vinyl Flat Record FlattenerTM for a period of two (2) years from the date of first retail purchase. Vinyl Flat LLC will replace
any defective or malfunctioning part(s) at no charge during the warranty period. You pay shipping charges to return the unit to us and we will pay shipping charges to return the repaired
unit to you. This warranty DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. This limited warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or
failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration,
maladjustment, improper maintenance, modification, introduction of sand, dirt, humidity, or liquids, or commercial, business, or rental use of the product, or if serviced by anyone other
than Vinyl Flat LLC, or damage that is attributable to acts of God (e.g. fire). Direct, indirect, punitive, compensatory, incidental, special, and consequential damages ARE NOT
RECOVERABLE UNDER THIS WARANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you. Since vinyl records vary greatly in chemical composition, thickness, weight, age, care exercised in storage, and prior environmental exposure Vinyl Flat LLC assumes no
responsibility if your record is destroyed, damaged, or otherwise rendered unusable when treated using Vinyl Flat. Use Vinyl Flat AT YOUR OWN RISK. Also note that there are NO
WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF. If something goes wrong with your Vinyl Flat, please contact us at: Vinyl Flat LLC, Box 524,
Royse City, TX 75189. Email: [email protected]. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Designed and Manufactured in USA • Copyright ©2011 Vinyl Flat LLC PO Box 524 Royse City TX 75189 • www.vinylflat.com • Patent-Pending