Yamaha TP3323, TP3326, TP3329, TP3332 Owner’s Manual

PEDAL TIMPANI

TP3300 series

TP3323 / TP3326 / TP3329 / TP3332

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing 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.

Contents
Precautions............................................................	2
Nomenclature & Lubrication................................	3
Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani...........	4
Setting up the Timpani....................................................	4
Adjusting Pedal Height....................................................	5
Transporting....................................................................	5
Initial Preparation..................................................	6
Adjusting the Pitch................................................	8
Head Tuning....................................................................	8
Pedal Adjustment............................................................	9
Tuning Indicator Adjustment..............................	10
Adjusting the Pointer Position.......................................	10
Replacing the Head.............................................	11

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from damages or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Handling caution

•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.

Transporting/Setup

•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.

•Always lay the instrument on its side before adjusting leg height, or unfolding/folding up the pedal. The instrument can move or fall over resulting in injury.

•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.

•Except for when moving the instrument,

always engage both caster brakes.	Brake
Not engaging the brakes can result in	ON
the instrument falling over or moving
resulting in injury.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Handling caution

•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

•Replace torn heads as soon as possible. The torn edge of the head is sharp and can cut hands or fingers.

•Do not put your hands inside any of the parts of the timpani (inside the tuning indicator, base, frame, 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.

Tuning Indicator

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument.

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Nomenclature & Lubrication

n Nomenclature

		Head Protector
		Kettle Edge
Head
Tuning Bolt
		Lug
Tuning Indicator		Hoop (Counter Hoop)
Pointer Lock Nut
Pointer Adjustment Knob		Kettle
Leg Lock Bolt
	Base	Pedal
Sliding Leg
Spring Tension	Caster
Adjustment Bolt		Pedal Leg

Supplied Accessories
• Tuning Key...........................................	1
• Mallets............................................	1 set
• Key/Wrench Holder ............................	1
• Hex 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.

n 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.

*Please use Yamaha care products for daily maintenance.

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Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani

n Setting up the Timpani

The TP3300 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

	Except for when mov-	Brake
	ing the instrument,	ON
	always make sure that
	both caster brakes
	are engaged.

Playing the instrument without the brakes engaged can result in the instrument moving about or unwanted noise. Also, tuning or adjusting the pedal without the brakes engaged is very dangerous. The instrument can unexpectedly move or fall over resulting in injury.

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 Lay the instrument on the floor as shown in the diagram below. We recommend placing a cloth on the floor to protect both the floor and instrument from damage.

*The caster brakes q on both legs should be in the “ON” position.

q

2 Loosen the leg lock bolt w, extend the sliding leg to the desired length e, then tighten the leg lock bolt w. Use the marks r on the sliding leg as a guide.

r w

e e w

3 Turn the instrument over and extend the other sliding leg using the same procedure.

w

e

4 Position the instrument as shown in the diagram below. Using both hands, turn the lock bolts t in the direction marked with the arrows until the narrow section of the lock bolt shaft y is visible.

t t

t y

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