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Install Instrument
with 1.5m free space
(from widest point)
around it.
1.5m
1.5m
Ground Fixed
Babel Drum
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Instrument
Components:
Babel Drums
are preassembled
M10x200 Threaded bar
x3
M10 BZP Nut
x6
1. Using M10 nuts and
150mm bolts supplied locate
through pre drilled holes and
secure bolts in place to
support in ground pole in
concrete. 3 bolts per leg at
120 degree angles. ( See
Assembly Guide)
2.Excavate a hole for the
drum 200mm diameter by
KS2-400/KS1-570mm deep in
desired location upon decision
from customer.
3. Locate (lower) legs into hole
making sure they are vertical
and level prior to concreting in
place. Drum should be
700,870 from ground surface
to top of drum ( depending on
Key Stage).
x2
x2
x2
x3
4. Once happy with location of
the Drum, fill hole using rapid
hardening concrete. Be sure to
compact concrete around legs
and leave to dry according to
manufactures guidelines.
KS2 400mm
Ground Surface
KS1 – 700mm
KS2 – 870mm
Adult- 1070mm
Adult
Installation Instructions
Large 8 note
Small 6 note
Played with hands
22 Kg
13.4 Kg
KS2
Adult 400mm
KS2 600mm
KS1 770mm
KS2 570mm
Ground Fix
Components:
Weight of heaviest part 17.5kg (Large Babel Drum)
Weight of heaviest part 13.4kg (Small Babel Drum)
BS EN 1176
Metric Conversion:
200mm/ 8”
400mm/ 16”
570mm/ 22”
600mm/ 24”
700mm/ 28”
770mm/ 30”
870mm/ 34”
1070mm/ 42”
1.5m/ 59”
CAUTION: Drum
surface can get hot
in direct sunlight, if
possible install in
shaded areas.
Spares available form
percussionplay.com or from your
local distributor
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Ground Fixed
Babel Drum
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Assembly Guide PPBDL-S
Played with hands
Instrument
Components:
Babel Drums
are preassembled
M10x200 Threaded bar
x3
M10 BZP Nut
x6
Ground Fix
Components:
22 Kg
13.4 Kg
BS EN 1176
CAUTION: Drum
surface can get hot
in direct sunlight, if
possible install in
shaded areas.
Spares available form
percussionplay.com or from your
local distributor
M10 Nut X6
M10x200 Threaded Bar X3
COMPONENTS LIST:
PPBDL FRONTPPBDS FRONT
PPBDL PLAN
M10 Nut X6
M10x200 Threaded Bar X3
COMPONENTS LIST:
M10 Nut X6
M10x200 Threaded Bar X3
COMPONENTS LIST:
PPBDL FRONTPPBDS FRONT
PPBDL PLAN
PPBDS PLAN
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250
450
350
Inser t M10x 150 Threaded
bar in to pre d rilled holes
in Fram e of Babel Drum
using M10 B ZP Nuts
Excav ate a h oles with a
250mm dia meter tapering
down to 3 50mm diameter
and 450mm depth
Compa ct base of hole with
50mm of a ggregate.
Lower ground Fix post
attach ed to instrument
into ho le (check
instrume nt straight and
leve l befor e filling with
concrete)
Fill hol e with fast drying
concre te to ma nufacturers
specifica tions.
40050
If Dr um needs to
be po sitioned
lower a deeper
hole can be
excavated.
Ground Fixed
Ground Fix Installation
(1.1)
1
2
3
4
Babel Drum
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M10x200 Threaded Bar
x3
M10 BZP Nut
x6
Components:
BS EN 1176
Foundations should not present a hazard. These foundations are recommended as a guide,
for more information on foundation details for various surface see Part 7 of BS EN 1176.
Metric Conversion:
50mm/ 2”
250mm/ 10”
350mm/ 14”
400mm/ 16”
450mm/ 18”
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