Percussion Play Alto Quartet Ensemble Installation Instructions

Ground Fixed

Freechimes

Alto/ Soprano

Page 1 of 4

Components:

Eye Straps

X2

M6x20mm

Secure Screw

X4

M8x40mm

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 M8x40mm screws supplied (see installation guide)

2. Attach Ground Fixings to base of legs (See Ground Fix Post

Installation Sheet)

3.Excavate 2 holes on site of installation minimum 500mm deep ( adjust depth according to age range for intended players)

6. Beaters can be fixed to

Steel posts with fixings provided

1.5m

Metric Conversion:

500mm/ 1 ft 7 11 /

900mm/ 2 ft 11 7 /

1100mm/ 3 ft 7 5

1.5m/ 59”

/

16

”

16

”

16

”

Weight of heaviest part 8.35kg

(Freechimes)

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

Pair Small

Beaters X1

Ground Fix

Components: x4

M10x200 Threaded Bar M10 Nut x8

Ground Surface

KS1 – 900mm

KS2 – 1100mm

1.5m

Install Instrument with 1.5m free space

(from widest point) around it.

KS1,2,

500mm

Spares available from 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:

Eye Straps

X2

M6x20mm

Secure Screw

X4

M8x40mm

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

Tools: x1

TX 30 Driver Bit x1

TX 40 Driver Bit

COMPONENTS LIST:

M10 Nut X8

M10x200 Threaded Bar X4

Saddle Strap X2

M6x20 Pin torx X4

M8 Lock washer X4

M8x40 Pin torx X4

Spares available from percussionplay.com or from your local distributor

16 Kg

Ground Fixed

Freechimes

Alto/ Soprano

Page 3 of 4

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

Components: x4

M10x200 Threaded Bar x8

M10 BZP Nut

Thread Lock Solution

Required (Not Supplied)

4

5

Insert M10x 150 Threaded bar into pre drilled holes in Ground Fixing Post (1.1)

Fix M10x 150 Threaded bar in place using M10

Nuts

Excavate 7 holes with a

250mm diameter tapering down to 350mm diameter and 650mm depth

6 7 Ground fix tube protrudes 300mm from ground surface that inserts into the base of the chime post

250

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)

500mm min depth

Fix hole with fast drying concrete to manufacturers specifications.

Concrete

Aggregate

350

BS EN 1176

“

Metric Conversion:

50mm/ 2”

100mm/ 4”

250mm/ 10”

350mm/ 14”

500mm/ 1 ft 7 11

550mm/ 1 ft 9 21 /

/

16

”

32

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”

“

500mm/ 1 ft 7 11

472mm/ 1 ft 6 37 /

/

16

”

64

“

709mm/ 2 ft 3 29 /

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

Instrument

Components: x8

M8 Nyloc Nut x4

M6x20 Security Screw x8

2 Part Cover

Cap x2

M6 Saddle Strap

Metric

Conversion:

250mm/ 10”

400mm/ 15 3/4”

550mm/ 21

21/32”

700mm/ 27 9/16”

850mm/ 33

15/32”

1.5m/ 59”

Ground Fixed

Duo

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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 2 holes for the

Steel legs 250mm diameter by 400-550mm deep depending on Key stage, in desired location upon decision from customer.

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.

1.5m

KS1,2

KS1 – 700mm

KS2 – 850mm

Ground Surface

1.5m

Install Instrument with 1.5m free space

(from widest point) around it.

Weight of heaviest part 14kg (Duo)

Pair Small Red

Beaters X2

Ground Fix

Components:

6. Attach the 1 pair of beater to the saddle strap on the leg.

(1.3)

KS2 - 400mm

KS1 - 550mm x4

M10x200 Bolt M10 Nut x8

Spares available from percussionplay.com or from your local distributor

28 Kg

BS EN 1176

Assembly Guide PPDUO

Ground Fixed

Duo

Page 2 of 3

Instrument

Components: x8

M8 Nyloc Nut x4

M6x20 Security Screw x8

2 Part Cover

Cap x2

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 X8

M8 Nyloc nut X8

M10 Nut X8

M10x200 Threaded Bar X4

Saddle Strap X2

M6x20 Pin torx X4

PPDUO FRONT

Pair Small Red

Beaters X2

Ground Fix

Components: x4

M10x200 Bolt M10 Nut x8

PPDUO SIDE

Spares available from percussionplay.com or from your local distributor

28 Kg

Ground Fixed

Duo

Page 3 of 3

Ground Fix Post Installation

1

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.

2

Components: x4

M10x200 Bolt

M10 Nut x8

Metric

Conversion:

50mm/ 2”

250mm/ 10”

350mm/ 14”

400mm/ 16”

450mm/ 18”

(1.1)

Insert M10x 150 Threaded bar into pre drilled holes in Ground Fixing Post

Fix M10x 200 Threaded bar in place using M10 Nuts

3

4

5

250

Concrete

Excavate 6 holes with a

250mm diameter tapering down to 350mm diameter and 450mm depth

400mm min 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.

Aggregate

350

Duplicate points 1-5. Duo requires 2

Ground Fix Posts

BS EN 1176

Installation Instructions

Ground Fixed

Congas

Page 1 of 3

1. Attach the steel leg to each of the congas with the

M10x50 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.

Instrument

Components: x4

M10x50 Security Screw x4

M10x50x3 Square washer

PU 200 Mount x2 x2

PU 250 Mount

Metric

Conversion:

250mm/ 10”

400mm/ 16”

850mm/ 33”

1.5m/ 59”

(1.1)

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)

BS EN 1176

Played with hands

(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.

Ground Fix

Components: x2

M10x200 Bolt M10 Nut x4

S,M,L

Ground Surface

300mm

Small – 850mm

Medium – 850mm

Large- 850mm

Spares available from 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

M10x50 Security Screw x4

M10x50x3 Square washer

PU 200 Mount x2 x2

PU 250 Mount

Thread Lock Solution

Required (Not Supplied)

Thread Lock Solution

Required (Not Supplied)

BS EN 1176

Played with hands

PPCONG FRONT

Ground Fix

Components: x2

M10x200 Bolt 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 2

Components: x2

M10x200 Bolt x4

Metric Conversion:

50mm/ 2”

250mm/ 10”

350mm/ 14”

400mm/ 16”

450mm/ 18”

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

250mm diameter tapering down to 350mm diameter and 350mm depth

4 5

250

Compact base of hole with

50mm 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

Ground Fixed

Emperor Chimes

Page 1 of 2

Instrument

Components:

Emperor

Chimes are preassembled

Metric Conversion:

100mm/ 4”

250mm/ 10”

600mm/ 24”

1.5m/ 59”

1785mm/ 70”

2490mm/ 98”

BS EN 1176

Installation Instructions

1. Attach Ground Fixing posts to legs(1.2) (See Ground Fix

Post Installation Sheet)

1.5m

1.5m

1.5m

Install Instrument with 1.5m free space

(from widest point) around it.

2.Excavate 6 holes for

Emperor chimes 250mm diameter by 600mm deep in desired location upon decision from customer.

2490mm

1785mm

3. Locate (lower) legs into holes making sure they are vertical and level prior to concreting in place. Chimes should be 100mm from ground surface.

4. Once happy with location of the chimes, fill holes using rapid hardening concrete. Be sure to compact concrete around legs and leave to dry according to manufactures guidelines.

Ground

Surface

100mm

600mm

Weight of heaviest part 25kg (XL Chime)

Played with hands

Ground Fix

Components: x12

M10x150 Bolt M10 Nut x24 x6

M10x50 Security Screw x6

M10 Barrel Nut

Spares available from percussionplay.com or from your local distributor

117 Kg

Ground Fixed

Emperor Chimes

Page 2 of 2

Components: x12

M10x150 Threaded Bar x24

M10 BZP Nut x6

M10 Barrel Nut x6

M10x50 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)

Tools: x2

TX 45 Driver Bit

4

Metric Conversion:

50mm/ 2”

100mm/ 4”

250mm/ 10”

350mm/ 14”

600mm/ 24”

650mm/ 26”

5

Insert M10x 150 Threaded bar into pre drilled holes in Ground Fixing Post

Fix M10x 150 Threaded bar in place using M10

(1.1)

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

Chime base is 100mm from ground surface

250

Excavate 6 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

BS EN 1176