YAMAHA TP3123-EA, TP3126-EA, TP3129-EA, TP3132-EA User Manual
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 impor-
tant 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.
Contents
Precautions ................................................. 2
Nomenclature & Lubrication ..................... 3
Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani ... 4
English
Setting up the Timpani ....................................... 4
Adjusting Pedal Height....................................... 5
Tr ansporting ....................................................... 5
Relocating the Tuning Indicator.......................... 5
Initial Preparation ....................................... 6
Adjusting the Pitch..................................... 8
Head Tuning ....................................................... 8
Pedal Adjustment ............................................... 9
Tuning Indicator Adjustment ............................ 10
Replacing the Head .................................. 11
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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 knowledge-
able 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
• Do not put your hands inside any of the parts of the
timpani (inside the tuning indicator, base, lugs, etc.)
Head
Hoop
Tuning Indicator
• 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.
2
Nomenclature & Lubrication
■ Nomenclature
Tuning Bolt
Tuning Indicator
Pointer Lock Nut
Pointer Adjustment Knob
Spring Tension
Adjustment Bolt
Head
Leg Lock
Bolt Handle
Sliding Leg
Base
Caster
Head Protector
Kettle Edge
Lug
Hoop (Counter Hoop)
Kettle
Pedal
Pedal Leg
Supplied Accessories
• Tuning Key ......................................... 1
• Mallets ......................................... 1 set
• Hex Wrench....................................... 1
• Spring Adjustment Wrench................ 1
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.
3
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.
1 First make sure that the
casters are locked (Fig. A).
Then with the timpani positioned as shown in the illustration below, use both
hands to loosen the left and
right side lock bolts. Loosen
the bolts until the large
metal washer comes out of
the guide hole. (Fig. B)
Fig. A
Lock
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 Bolts
Fig. B
Loosen the lock bolts until the
large metal washer is fully visible.
4
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
Mark
Leg Lock Bolt
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