Percussion Play Soprano Quartet Installation Instructions Manual
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Percussion Play Soprano Quartet is a high-quality musical instrument designed for outdoor play and musical exploration. Made from durable materials, it features four soprano chimes mounted on a sturdy steel frame, allowing for a wide range of sounds and melodies. The chimes can be easily played by hand or with the included beaters, making it accessible for musicians of all skill levels. With its compact size and easy installation process, the Soprano Quartet is ideal for playgrounds, parks, schools, and other public spaces, encouraging creativity, musical expression, and interactive play.
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Ground Fixed
Cadenza
Page 1 of 3
Instrument
Components: x4
M8 Nyloc Nut x2
M6x20 Security Screw
2 Part Cover Cap x4 x1
M6 Saddle Strap
Metric Conversion:
250mm/ 10”
300mm/ 12”
450mm/ 18”
700mm/ 28”
850mm/ 33”
1.5m/ 59”
Installation Instructions
(1.3)
(1.1)
(1.2)
1 . Attach the steel legs to the base of the instrument with the M8 Nyloc Nuts and 2 part security caps. (1.1) (See
Assembly Guide)
2 . Attach Ground Fixing posts to legs (1.2) (See Ground Fix
Post Installation Sheet)
3 .
Excavate 1 hole for the Steel legs 250mm diameter by 400-
550mm deep depending on
Key stage, in desired location upon decision from customer.
1.5m
4 . Locate (lower) legs into holes making sure they are vertical and level prior to concreting in place .
5 . Once happy with location of the Instrument, fill holes using rapid hardening concrete . Be sure to compact concrete around legs and leave to dry according to manufactures guidelines.
KS1,2
KS1 – 700mm
KS2 – 850mm
1.5m
Install Instrument with 1.5m free space
(from widest point) around it.
Ground Surface
Weight of heaviest part 7kg (Cadenza)
Pair Small Red
Beaters X1
6 . Attach the 1 pair of beater to the saddle strap on the leg.
(1.3)
Ground Fix
Components:
M10x200 Bolt x2
M10 Nut x4
KS2 - 400mm
KS1 - 550mm
Spares available from percussionplay.com or from your local distributor
14 Kg
BS EN 1176
Assembly Guide PPCADE
Ground Fixed
Cadenza
Page 2 of 3
Instrument
Components: x4
M8 Nyloc Nut x2
M6x20 Security Screw
2 Part Cover Cap x4 x1
M6 Saddle Strap
Thread Lock Solution
Required (Not Supplied)
BS EN 1176
(1.1)
Thread Lock Solution
Required (Not Supplied)
Tools: x1
TX 30 Driver Bit x1
TX 40 Driver Bit
COMPONENTS LIST:
2 Part Cover Cap X4
M8 Nyloc nut X4
M10 Nut X4
M10x200 Threaded Bar X2
Saddle Strap X1
M6x20 Pin torx X2
Pair Small Red
Beaters X1
PPCADE FRONT
Ground Fix
Components:
PPCADE SIDE
M10x200 Bolt x2
M10 Nut x4
Spares available from percussionplay.com or from your local distributor
14 Kg
Ground Fixed
Cadenza
Page 3 of 3
Ground Fix Post Installation
1
Components:
M10x200 Bolt x2 x4
Metric Conversion:
50mm/ 2”
250mm/ 10”
350mm/ 14”
400mm/ 16”
450mm/ 18”
2 3
Insert M10x 200 Threaded bar into pre drilled holes in Ground Fixing Post
Fix M10x 200 Threaded bar in place using M10
Nuts
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.
Excavate a hole with a
250m m diameter tapering down to 350m m diameter and 350m m depth
4 5
250
Compact base of hole with
50m m of aggregate.
Lower ground Fix post attached of instrument into hole (check instrument straight and level before filling with concrete)
400mm min depth
Concrete
Fill hole with fast drying concrete to manufacturers specifications.
Aggregate
350
BS EN 1176
Ground Fixed
Babel Drum
Page 1 of 3
Instrument
Components: x3
M8x25mm Pin Torx
Metric Conversion:
200mm/ 8”
400mm/ 16”
570mm/ 22”
600mm/ 24”
700mm/ 28”
770mm/ 30”
870mm/ 34”
1070mm/ 42”
1.5m/ 59”
BS EN 1176
Installation Instructions
1 . Unpack ground fixing legs
3no.
2 . Lay packaging out on floor or assemble on non-abrasive surface to prevent marking of polished stainless steel.
3 . Align holes on legs
(opposite end to polished domes) and secure in place using 3no. M10 x 200mm threaded bar and 6no. M10 nuts provided
Tools required 2no. 17mm metric spanner/wrench ( 11 /
16 inch or alternatively using adjustable wrench)
8 . Align holes in side of babel drum with bolts on legs.
9 . Using 8mm Hex Key screw bolts into drum to secure in place.
Use thread locking solution
All hole locations are laser cut for accuracy to ensure holes in drum align perfectly with legs.
10 . Using TX40 driver provided secure M8 x 25mm security bolts into external holes in legs 3no. Use thread lock solution
4 . Invert assembled frame so domed ends face upwards.
x2 x2 x2
5 . Place 8mm Hex Key supplied into hole in leg and lock into internal bolt.
x3 6 . Remove M10 nut on opposite side of leg and keeping Hex Key in place, slide black polyurethane damper over bolt until flush with end of bolt. Repeat for other 2 legs
Weight of heaviest part 17.5kg
(Large Babel Drum)
Weight of heaviest part 13.4kg
(Small Babel Drum)
7 . Unpack babel drum leaving black film in place to protect.
KS1 – 700mm
KS2 – 870mm
Adult- 1070mm
Ground Surface
Adult 400mm
KS2 600mm
KS1 770mm
Large 8 note
Played with hands
Ground Fix
Components: x3
M10x200 Threaded bar x6
M10 BZP Nut
Adult
1.5m
KS2
1.5m
Install
Instrument with 1.5m free space (from widest point) around it.
CAUTION: Drum surface can get hot in direct sunlight, if possible install in shaded areas.
KS2 400mm
KS1 570mm
Small 6 note
Spares available form percussionplay.com or from your local distributor
22 Kg
13.4 Kg
Assembly Guide PPBDL-S
Thread Lock Solution
Required
Ground Fixed
Babel Drum
Page 2 of 3
Instrument
Components: x3
M8x25mm Pin Torx
1
Remove M10
Nuts before installing Drum
2
Thread Lock Solution
Required
BS EN 1176
Played with hands
Ground Fix
Components: x3
M10x200 Threaded bar x6
M10 BZP Nut
3
Tools:
Hex T Key x1 x1
TX 40 Driver Bit
Spares available form percussionplay.com or from your local distributor
22 Kg
13.4 Kg
Components: x3
M10x200 Threaded Bar x6
M10 BZP Nut
Metric Conversion:
50mm/ 2”
250mm/ 10”
350mm/ 14”
400mm/ 16”
450mm/ 18”
BS EN 1176
Ground Fixed
Babel Drum
Page 3 of 3
Ground Fix Installation
1 Insert M10x 200 Threaded bar into pre drilled holes in Frame of Babel Drum using M10 BZP Nuts
2 Excavate a holes with a
250mm diameter tapering down to 350mm diameter and 450mm depth
3
Compact base of hole with
50mm of aggregate.
Lower ground Fix post attached to instrument into hole (check instrument straight and level before filling with concrete)
(1.1)
250
If Drum needs to be positioned lower a deeper hole can be excavated.
350
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.
4 Fill hole with fast drying concrete to manufacturers specifications.
Ground Fixed
Freechimes
Alto/ Soprano
Page 1 of 4
Components:
Eye Straps
X2
M6x20mm
Secure Screw
X4
M10x50mm
Secure Screw
X4
BS EN 1176
Installation Instructions
1 . Carefully lay 2 x legs on a level surface and check distance between legs is equal . Line up pre drilled holes in the backboards with the holes in legs and ensure the instrument is aligned square with the legs. Fix in place using M10x50mm screw s supplied (see installation guide)
2 . Attach Ground Fixing posts to legs (See Ground Fix Post
Installation Sheet)
3 .
Excavate 2 holes on site of installation minimum 600mm deep ( adjust depth according to age range for intended players)
6 . Beaters can be fixed to
Steel posts with fixings provided
1.5m
1.5m
Install Instrument with 1.5m free space
(from widest point) around it.
Metric Conversion:
600mm/ 24”
800mm/ 31”
950mm/ 37”
1200mm/ 47”
1.5m/ 59”
Weight of heaviest part 8.35kg
(Freechimes)
Pair Small
Beaters X1
4 . Carefully raise the instrument from the ground with legs attached and locate (lower) legs into holes making sure they are vertical and level prior to concreting in place. (See Ground
Fix Sheet)
5 . Once happy with location and levels, fill holes using rapid hardening concrete . Be sure to compact concrete around legs and leave to dry according to manufactures guidelines
Ground Surface
KS1,2,
Ground Fix
Components: x4
M10x200 Threaded Bar
KS1 – 800mm
KS2 – 950mm
Adult - 1200mm
M10 Nut x8 x2
M10 Barrel Nut
600mm x2
M10x70 Security Screw
Spares available form percussionplay.com or from your local distributor
16 Kg
Assembly Guide PPFREC
Ground Fixed
Freechimes
Alto/ Soprano
Page 2 of 4
Thread Lock Solution
Required (Not Supplied)
COMPONENTS LIST:
Tools: x1
TX 30 Driver Bit x1
TX 45 Driver Bit
M10 Nut X8
M10x200 Threaded Bar X4
Saddle Strap X2
M6x20 Pin torx X4
M10x50 Pin torx X4
M10x70 Pin torx X2
M10 Barrel Nut Pin torx X2
Components:
Eye Straps
X2
M6x20mm
Secure Screw
X4
M10x50mm
Secure Screw
X4
BS EN 1176
Thread Lock Solution
Required (Not Supplied)
Pair Small
Beaters X1
Ground Fix
Components: x4
M10x200 Threaded Bar M10 Nut x8 x2
M10 Barrel Nut x2
M10x70 Security Screw
Spares available form percussionplay.com or from your local distributor
16 Kg
Ground Fixed
Freechimes
Alto/ Soprano
Page 3 of 4
Components: x4
M10x200 Threaded Bar x8
M10 BZP Nut x2
M10 Barrel Nut x2
M10x70 Security Screw
Thread Lock Solution
Required (Not Supplied)
Ground Fix Post Installation
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.
1 2 3
Thread Lock Solution
Required (Not Supplied)
4
5
Insert M10x 200 Threaded bar into pre drilled holes in Ground Fixing Post
(1.1)
Fix M10x 200 Threaded bar in place using M10
Nuts
6
Locate the Ground fix Post into the leg of the instrument.
7
Fix instrument to Ground fix post using M10 bolt and Barrel Nut and use thread locking solution to prevent fixings working loose.
Ground fix tube protrudes 300mm from ground surface that inserts into the base of the chime post
250
Excavate 11 holes with a
250mm diameter tapering down to 350mm diameter and 650mm depth
600mm max depth
Compact base of hole with
50mm of aggregate.
Lower ground Fix post attached to instrument into hole (check instrument straight and level before filling with concrete)
Fix hole with fast drying concrete to manufacturers specifications.
Concrete
Aggregate
350
Tools: x2
TX 45 Driver Bit
Metric Conversion:
50mm/ 2”
100mm/ 4”
250mm/ 10”
350mm/ 14”
600mm/ 24”
650mm/ 26”
BS EN 1176
Ground Fix Installation
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.
Ground Fixed
Freechimes
Alto/ Soprano
Page 4 of 4
(1.1)
250
Metric Conversion:
50mm/ 2”
250mm/ 10”
350mm/ 14”
600mm/ 24”
472mm/ 1 ft 6 37 /
709mm/ 2 ft 3 29 /
64
32
“
“
1
Carefully lay 2 x legs on a level surface.
Line up pre drilled holes in the backboards with the legs and ensure the instrument is aligned square with the legs. Fix in place using 8x70mm screws supplied
2
350
Excavate 2 holes with a 250mm diameter tapering down to 350mm diameter and minium 650mm depth
Minimum installation depth required 650mm, to set height of instrument bury deeper until optimum playing height is achieved.
3
Compact base of hole with 50mm of aggregate. Lower ground Fix posts attached to instrument into hole (check instrument straight and level, and at correct height before filling with concrete)
4 Fill holes with fast drying concrete to manufacturers specifications. If posts protrude above instrument they can be cut down
BS EN 1176
Ground Fixed
Congas
Page 1 of 3
Instrument
Components: x4
M10x50 Security Screw x4
M10x50x3 Square washer
PU 200 Mount x2
PU 250 Mount x2
Metric Conversion:
250mm/ 10”
400mm/ 16”
800mm/ 31”
1.5m/ 59”
BS EN 1176
Installation Instructions
1 . Attach the steel leg to each of the congas with the
M10x30 security screws, square washers and PU mounts. (1.1) (See Assembly
Guide)
2 . Attach Ground Fixings to legs (1.2) (See Ground Fix Post
Installation Sheet)
1.5m
1.5m
Install Instrument with 1.5m free space
(from widest point) around it.
(1.1) (1.2)
3 .
Excavate1 hole for the Steel leg 250mm diameter by
300mm deep , in desired location upon decision from customer.
4 . Locate (lower) legs into hole making sure they are vertical and level prior to concreting in place .
5 . Once happy with location of the Instrument, fill hole using rapid hardening concrete . Be sure to compact concrete around legs and leave to dry according to manufactures guidelines.
Weight of heaviest part 3.8kg
(Large drum Small Congas)
Weight of heaviest part 4.5kg
(Large drum Medium Congas)
Weight of heaviest part 5.2kg
(Large drum Large Congas)
Played with hands
Ground Fix
Components:
M10x200 Bolt x2
M10 Nut x4
S,M,L
Ground Surface
300mm
Small – 800mm
Medium – 800mm
Large- 800mm
Spares available form percussionplay.com or from your local distributor
14.8 Kg
15 Kg
20 Kg
Ground Fixed
Congas
Page 2 of 3
Assembly Guide PPCONG
PPCONG PLAN
Thread Lock Solution
Required (Not Supplied)
Tools: x1
TX 45 Driver Bit
(1.1)
Instrument
Components: x4
M10x30 Security Screw x4
M10x50x3 Square washer
PU 200 Mount x2 x2
PU 250 Mount
Thread Lock Solution
Required (Not Supplied)
BS EN 1176
Thread Lock Solution
Required (Not Supplied)
Played with hands
PPCONG FRONT
Ground Fix
Components:
M10x200 Bolt x2
M10 Nut x4
PPCONG SIDE
COMPONENTS LIST:
M10x50 Pin torx X4
M10x50x3 square washer X4
M10 Nut X4
M10x200 Threaded Bar X2
PU MOUNT 200 X2
PU MOUNT 250 X2
Spares available form percussionplay.com or from your local distributor
14.8 Kg
15 Kg
20 Kg
Ground Fixed
Congas
Page 3 of 3
Ground Fix Post Installation
1
Components:
M10x200 Bolt x2 x4
Metric Conversion:
50mm/ 2”
250mm/ 10”
350mm/ 14”
400mm/ 16”
450mm/ 18”
2 3
Insert M10x 200 Threaded bar into pre drilled holes in Ground Fixing Post
Fix M10x 200 Threaded bar in place using M10
Nuts
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.
Excavate a hole with a
250m m diameter tapering down to 350m m diameter and 350m m depth
4 5
250
Compact base of hole with
50m m of aggregate.
Lower ground Fix post attached of instrument into hole (check instrument straight and level before filling with concrete)
300mm min depth
Concrete
Fill hole with fast drying concrete to manufacturers specifications.
Aggregate
350
BS EN 1176
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