User Manual

17
Caution
Setting Up the Timpani
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Using the Casters
Theinstrumentisequippedwiththreecasters.
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Maincaster×2
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Pedalcaster×1
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Adjusting the Playing Angle
Allthreecasters offer independent height adjust-
mentlettingyouadjusttheheightandangleofthe
playingsurface.
[Main Caster]
1
Releasethemaincasterbrakes.
2
Turnthelocknutcounter-clockwise(left)to
release the lock nut on the top of the caster.
3
Turnthecasteraxlecapusingatimpanituning
keytoadjusttheheight.
 Turncounter-clockwise(left)tolowerandclock-
wise(right)toraisetheheight.
4
Turnthelocknutclockwise(right)tolock.
Except for when moving the instrument,
always engage the brakes on both main
casters and the auxiliary brake on the
pedal caster.
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Brake
ON
Auxiliary Brake
Main caster Pedal caster
Playing the instrument without the main and
auxiliary brakes engaged can result in the in-
strument moving about during the performance.
It can also be a source of noise. Adjusting the
pedal, tuning, and adjusting the PAC system
can also be very dangerous if done without the
brakes engaged. The instrument unexpectedly
moving or falling over can lead to injury.
Stop using the instrument immediately if you
notice any abnormality in the auxiliary brake.
Also, release the main and auxiliary brakes be-
fore moving the instrument.
Lock Nut
4
Lock
2
Unlock
Caster Axle Cap
Raise
3
Lower
TimpaniTuningKey
1
BrakeRelease
[Pedal Caster]
UsingthesuppliedAllenwrench,turnthepedal
casterheight adjustmentboltclockwise(right)to
raisethepedal,increasingitsdistancefromthe
floor,orcounter-clockwise(left)toloweritsheight.
Pedal Caster
AllenWrench
(supplied)
PedalCasterHeight
Adjustment Bolt
Raise
Lower
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