XIV. INSTALLATION, VOICING, AND CARE OF THE ORGAN
INSTALLATION
Wherever your organ may be situated, careful installation is a prerequisite to successful results. Your
Allen representative is well qualified to guide you in planning the finest possible installation.
Factory assistance in planning the installation is also available and may, in fact, be sought by your
Allen Organ representative.
VOICING
Your organ presents unprecedented accuracy in the scaling and voicing of each note of every stop.
Should you require that these parameters be changed, your Allen Organ representative is able to help
make such changes. Final adjustments in scaling and voicing involve procedures that are best left to
an expert. These adjustments normally are a part of installation, and once done, should not require
changes. If the organ is moved to a new location or major changes are made to the acoustical
properties of the room the organ resides in, the instrument may need to be tonally finished again.
MEMORY SYSTEM
The memory for the capture system and other miscellaneous settings on your Allen Organ utilizes
revolutionary “flash” technology for storage. This allows capture settings and related items to be
retained in memory when the organ is switched off or unplugged. No batteries are ever required
which means that regular battery maintenance, normally required every few years, has been
eliminated.
CARE OF THE ORGAN
Your Allen Organ constitutes a major advance in long-term maintenance-free operation. There are no
regular maintenance procedures required and, therefore, no periodic maintenance schedules to be
observed.
Reasonable care will keep the instrument looking beautiful for years to come. The wood surfaces
may be cleaned using a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water. A mild solution of lukewarm
water and dish detergent may be used to remove fingerprints, etc. Polish dry with a soft cloth. Do
not use wax, sprays or oils on the finish. Satin finished surfaces will take on a semi-gloss appearance
when waxed and will eventually become yellowed.
Keys and stop tablets should be cleaned in the following manner: Use two clean cloths. Immerse
one in clear, lukewarm water and wring it thoroughly damp dry. Loosen the dirt with this cloth, and
then polish immediately with the dry cloth. Do not use soap or detergent on keys or stop tablets.
To polish the clear music rack, a furniture wax polish may be sprayed on a soft dry cloth and rubbed
on the front of the music rack. Keep the wax off of the wood finishes. This will help keep the music
rack clear.
You have purchased a remarkable organ that not only faithfully reproduces the organ traditions of the
past but also anticipates the innovations of the future. Should you have questions that are not
addressed in this manual, please do not hesitate to contact your local Allen Organ representative.
Welcome to the family of satisfied Allen Organ owners!
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