PEDAL TIMPANI
TP3100(EA) Series
TP3123(EA) / TP3126(EA) / TP3129(EA) / TP3132(EA)
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha Timpani.
Please read through this manual carefully as it contains important information about your instrument’s care.
Before using your timpani for the first time be sure to carefully read the instructions on “Initial Preparation” pages 6 and 7.
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Precautions ................................................. |
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Nomenclature & Lubrication ..................... |
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Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani ... |
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Setting up the Timpani ....................................... |
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Adjusting Pedal Height ....................................... |
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Transporting ....................................................... |
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Relocating the Tuning Indicator .......................... |
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Initial Preparation ....................................... |
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Adjusting the Pitch..................................... |
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Head Tuning ....................................................... |
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Pedal Adjustment ............................................... |
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Tuning Indicator Adjustment ............................ |
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Replacing the Head .................................. |
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Precautions
Always use the timpani in a safe manner.
In order to prevent damage or injury, we urge you to carefully read and follow the instructions listed below.
In the case of use by young children, we recommend proper guidance be given by a knowledgeable adult.
Disregarding these warnings or misuse may result in death or personal injury.
Warnings
•Never place the timpani on unstable surfaces such as an unstable riser or sloped surface. The timpani may tip over or fall resulting in damage or injury.
•Never lean on or climb on the instrument. It may overturn resulting in damage or injury.
•Be careful around the instrument. Bumping into it may result in injury or cause it to overturn. Keep small children away from the instrument.
•Never place your fingers or foot into the moving parts or the space under the pedal or base. Serious injury can result if fingers or feet become pinched.
•When rolling the timpani on its casters, grip it by its frame and move it only on smooth, flat surfaces.
1.Do not move on sloping, rough, or gravel surfaces.
2.Do not run with the timpani. It may be difficult to stop the instrument which can cause injury or damage.
•If the timpani must be carried, do so with two or more persons, make sure to grip the timpani by its lugs.
Caution
•Replace torn heads as soon as possible. The torn edge of the head is sharp and can cut hands or fingers.
•When operating the pedal, do not touch the hoop, head, or tuning indicator. Fingers may become caught or pinched resulting in injury.
Tuning bolt |
Head |
Hoop |
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Tuning Indicator
•Do not put your hands inside any of the parts of the timpani (inside the tuning indicator, base, lugs, etc.)
•Do not use the mallet for anything besides playing the instrument.
Do not allow children strike others with the mallet as it can cause injury or become damaged.
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Nomenclature & Lubrication
■ Nomenclature
Head Protector
Kettle Edge
Head
Tuning Bolt
Lug
Tuning Indicator
Hoop (Counter Hoop)
Pointer Lock Nut
Pointer Adjustment Knob |
Kettle |
Leg Lock
Bolt Handle
Base
Sliding Leg |
Pedal |
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Spring Tension
Adjustment Bolt
Caster
Pedal Leg
Supplied Accessories |
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• Tuning Key ......................................... |
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• Mallets ......................................... |
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• Hex Wrench ....................................... |
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• Spring Adjustment Wrench ................ |
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Caution
Never place your fingers or foot into the moving parts or the space under the pedal or base.
Serious injury can result if fingers or feet become pinched.
■ Lubrication
Apply a high quality grease or lubricant to the moving parts indicated by the arrows in the diagram on the right. This should be done at least once a year, or as needed.
*A spray type lubricant is recommended.
*Do not touch the lubricated parts.
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Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani
■ Setting up the Timpani
The TP-3100(EA) series features a folding design to reduce the space required to store or transport the timpani. Use the procedure described below when setting up or storing the timpani.
Caution
Never place your fingers or foot into the moving parts or the space under the pedal or base. Serious injury can result if fingers or feet become pinched.
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casters are locked (Fig. A). |
Fig. A |
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tioned as shown in the illus- |
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tration below, use both |
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hands to loosen the left and |
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right side lock bolts. Loosen |
Lock |
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the bolts until the large |
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metal washer comes out of |
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the guide hole. (Fig. B) |
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Lock Bolts
Fig. B
Loosen the lock bolts until the large metal washer is fully visible.
2 Gently lower the pedal section.
3 Lower the pedal section until the large metal washer shown in Fig. B aligns with the guide hole shown in Fig. C and then tighten the lock bolt. Tighten until the large metal washer shown in Fig. B fits completely into the guide hole.
Guide Hole Fig. C
4 Lay the timpani on its side, grasp the leg lock bolt handle and loosen the leg lock bolt.
5 Slowly extend the sliding leg then tighten the leg lock bolt at the chosen length. Make sure that the marks on the sliding leg are aligned with the slit in the leg holder. The casters may not function properly if the marks are misaligned. Make sure the marks are properly aligned.
Slit |
Sliding Leg |
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Mark |
Leg Lock Bolt
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