The chimes are a large and heavy instrument that gets used in various places by persons of all ages,
so please obey the following instructions regarding their regular care and placement.
Especially in the case of children, a responsible adult should provide proper instruction on
how to use and treat the chimes before use.
Preventing Injuries
Ic ons a re u sed i n thi s secti on t o
About
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promote the safe use of this product,
and to prevent you and others from
harm and property damage. Please
fully understand the meaning of the
icons before reading the manual.
Warning
Before you use the chime, carefully read the instructions listed below and the owner’s manual.
—Make sure that all precautions described below are obeyed—
This icon urges you to pay caution (includes dangers and warnings).
This icon indicates actions that are prohibited.
This icon indicates special instructions that should be strictly followed.
Disregard of the warnings with this mark or misuse may
result in death or personal injury.
Cautions when setting the instrument.
Never place the instrument on an sloping, unstable, etc., platform. The instrument may fall or overturn and result in injury.
Cautions for treatment of the instrument.
Never lean on or climb onto the instrument. The instrument may fall and result in injury.
Do not play
It may also cause the instrument to fall over. Keep children away from the instrument.
If an earthquake occurs, strong shocks caused by the earthquake may overturn the instrument or cause it to move about.
Stay away from the instrument during earthquakes.
or roughhouse around the instrument. Bumping into the instrument may result in injury.
Cautions when moving the instrument.
When transporting the chimes, make sure that the damper is engaged and all caster
locks are released.
The chimes can overturn if moved with the caster locks engaged.
• The chimes should
Never move the chimes on a sloped, unstable, or gravel surface. Doing so can cause the
chimes to overturn or run out of control resulting in serious injury.
Always move the chimes
shown in the illustration on the right. Never run. Doing so can result in the chimes running out of control and hitting an obstacle or wall causing serious injury.
The weight of the CH-500 is approximately 84kg.
•
being moved, lift them carefully, using as many persons as possible to avoid injury. At
this time,
making sure that the hanger section (from which the sound columns hang) remains in an
upright position. Never lift the base section higher than the hanger section. Doing so can
result in the sound columns coming off the hanger.
• Moving the instrument up or down stairs should never be done with the instrument as-
sembled. Doing so is a danger as parts can fall off, or you can loose balance causing the
instrument to fall over. Only move the instrument after it has been disassembled.
only be moved across smooth, flat surfaces
slowly
, with two persons supporting the side columns as
If the chimes must be lifted when
lift the chimes by holding the base section
when using the casters.
and supporting the side column
When
using the
casters
When lifting
For example:
Do not disassemble.
Caution
When assembling or disassembling the instrument, be
careful around the sides or ends of metal parts so as to
prevent injury to fingers, etc.
If the instrument is often moved, bolts, parts, etc., may
become loose. After moving the instrument, check and
make sure all bolts, parts, etc., are firmly fastened. Firmly
tighten all loose items.
Injury or handicaps to persons caused by the disregard of warnings with this mark
or, misuse of the instrument, may result in the loss of personal property.
Do not use the hammer for anything other than playing
the instrument. It may be the cause of injury or accidents.
Do not let children strike other, etc., with the hammer. Do
not allow such dangerous behavior to take place.
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Thank you for selecting the YAMAHA chimes.
Please read this owner’s manual carefully, and truly enjoy this instrument for
years to come.
Before you use
1
Never use a metal type hammer or mallets to
strike the sound column with. The sound column
will break.
2
Always use the instrument on a flat, level sur-
face. The instrument will not function properly on
a sloped surface.
3
When assembling the stand, make sure each
part is firmly attached, and there is no twisting or
disfigurement in the frame. Also, make sure that
all wing nuts are firmly tightened.
4
Use your toes to operate the damper pedal. Do
not stand on or put your weight on the pedal. Doing so may cause the pedal to break.
5
Do not touch the damper adjuster. The adjuster
has been adjusted at the factory. Moving the adjuster may result in the damper not functioning
properly.
Damper Adjuster
6
When playing the chime, make sure the caster
brakes are firmly set and the chime stand does
not move about.
7
Hit the Head Plug when playing the chime. Never
hit the sound column (pipe) with the hammer.
Head Plug
Sound Column
8
Do not keep the chime in a place where high temperatures and high humidity are present. Doing so
will result in the shor tening of the instruments life.
9
For regular cleaning, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Never wipe with thinner, or polishing preparations.
Be careful when transporting
1
When transpor ting or moving the instrument, do
not subject it to strong shocks.
2
T h e s o und colum n ’s pitc h and / or t one may
change if the columns are scratched or bent. Be
careful.
3
When the instrument is to be transported over
long distances, especially by vehicle, do so with
the sound columns removed from the stand. The
shape of the stand may change and the column’s
wire/strings may be cut if the columns are not removed.
4
When attaching or removing the sound columns,
do so in a place where there is sufficient room so
that the columns do not come into contact with
other objects.
5
After the sound columns are removed, wrap
them in a soft cloth, etc., to prevent scratching,
and then transport.
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CH-500/CHS-520
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Insert the side columns into the base. At this
1
time, make sure that the damper rest, attached at the center of the column, and the
short section of the column is positioned upright.
Side Column
Damper Rest
Short Section
Long Section
Base
Remove the damper stay, attached to the
3
bottom of the damper, loosen the wing bolt
on the damper stay, and attach the stay to
the p edal hoo k. The pe dal’s position ca n
be controlled by adjusting the length of the
pedal stay with its two wing bolts. At this time,
tighten the upper wing bolt first, then go on to
tighten the lower bolt.
Adjust the pedal position so that the pedal
stops slightly above the floor when fully depressed.
Damper Stay
Pedal Hook
Slide the hanger onto the side columns.
4
Base
8
Fit the damper onto the side columns and
2
lower the damper onto the damper rest. Next,
secure the damper in its position with the
damper fixing bolts. At this time, tighten the
fixing bolts that secure the side column to the
base as well.
Damper
Damper Stay
Side Column
Damper Rest
Fixing Bolt
Hanger
Side Column
To activate the damper stopper, depress the
5
pedal and press the stopper. When the pedal
is released, the stopper will hold the damper
in place.
Damper Stopper
Side Column
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