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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
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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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