Premier HTS 800, Owner'S Manual

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Thank you for choosing the Premier HTS 800 / 400.
The bloodlines of the HTS 800 and HTS 400 can be traced back
across the decades with an impeccable championship winning
pedigree and a spirit that harkens back hundreds of years. To
create the latest incarna1on of the HTS pipe band drum Premier
has taken the proven DNA of its predecessors and engineered
further improvement in opera1on, performance and design and
once again achieved new standards in sound and build quality.
No other pipe band drum delivers the dynamic clarity, precise
ar1cula1on, clear projec1on and full tone of the HTS 800 and
HTS 400 that in your hands are proud addi1ons to the family and
will carry the Premier name and the names of future champions
to victory for years to come.
Please take 1me to read the enclosed guide; whilst the ul1mate
se3ng of this musical instrument will be up to the individual
player there are universal principles that will ensure it will
con1nue to perform for years to come.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Like any precision engineered instrument the HTS 800 / 400 will
perform at its best when looked a"er, kept clean and serviced
regularly.
LUBRICATION
Keeping certain parts of the drum lubricated will ensure smooth
opera1on and long life; Lithium Grease or similar is recommended
as it has increased resistance to changes in humidity and
temperature, although there are many lubricants that will suit;
simple motor oil will do the trick in an emergency.
Ensure ALL tension bolts are kept well lubricated, along with the
snareheightandtensionadjustmentboltsonthebo2ommechanism
and threaded parts of the top internal mechanism. It is not
necessary to apply lubricant to the sliding blocks in the internal
mechanism as these are self-lubrica1ng.
MOISTURE
The instrument is designed for outdoor use but it is important to
keep dry where possible and always dry off a"er use and before
storage. Stainless steel, chrome and polished aluminium may
oxidize and tarnish if not properly cared for. Keep a small towel
to hand and make sure you always put away dry. Excessive
exposure to moisture can cause heads to de-laminate.
CLEANING
The shell and metal work may be cleaned using commonly
available household cleaning products such as furniture polish.
DONOTUSEABRASIVECLEANERS,CUTTINGCOMPOUND
OR BLEACH.
If in doubt consult the cleaning product manufacturer and test
a small inconspicuous area first. The hoops, rings and shell are
lacquered therefore over use of cleaning products could
gradually wear away this protec1ve layer.
CHANGING HEADS AND WIRES
Always use Premier sized heads (there are many heads available
on the market; please consult your retailer for suitability of
par1cular heads). Snare wires are available from your retailer
and should be changed periodically, depending on personal
preference and amount of use. Where possible change all heads
and wires in the corps together as this will make it easier to set
the drums to sound similar.
STORAGE
Always store the instrument in a protec1ve bag or case, taking
care to store where temperature and humidity are fairly
consistent. Heads are par1cularly sensi1ve to changes in
temperature and may burst if tension is applied when the
instrument is stored in a loca1on of changeable temperature.
REGULAR CHECKS
When you remove the instrument from storage always check
the tension and height adjustments on both snare strainers and
of all tension bolts. Sympathe1c vibra1ons will some1mes work
tension bolts and snare wires loose. The small rubber ‘o’ rings on
the tension bolts are designed to hold the bolt in place even if it
works loose, so take care not to lose these.
TENSIONING AND SETTING
The instrument is designed to arrive requiring only minor
adjustments to head tension and snare se3ng to be ready to
play. The following points should be considered a guide; every
drummer is different, and the HTS 800 / 400 is versa1le in the
way it sounds. Take 1me to understand the se3ng of the drum
and it will provide years of playing pleasure.
HTS 800 / 400
High-Tension Snare Drums