Canford Panamic Series Operating manual

Canford Audio Limited
Crowther Road
Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE38 0BW
www.canford.co.uk
02-459 V5
Panamic
poles apart
MAINTENANCE GUIDE

CONTENTS
Page 1
Component Guide
Tip Section
2nd Section
3rd Section
Handle
Bung
Thimble
Large Shoulder Bush
Split Bush
Small Shoulder Bush
SECTION 1.0 - REPLACING AND ADJUSTING END STOPS.
SECTION 2.0 - REPLACING THIMBLES AND BUSH SETS.
SECTION 3.0 - ADJUSTING END STOPS TO REDUCE HANDLING NOISE
SECTION 4.0 - REPAIRING SPLINTERING CARBON FIBRE SECTIONS

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1.2 Remove End Stops from the bottom of each section.To do this
insert a small screw driver (or suitable tool) through the cross holes
and unscrew (see Fig.2).
Once the End Stops have been removed, slide the knurled
Thimble, slotted Bush & small shoulder Bush to the top end
of the pole to prevent them from sliding off the end.
NOTE: If the poles are old, the End Stops can seize in the Inserts and
they will then need to be machined out prior to the new End Stops
being fitted.This is an operation best carried out by our skilled staff.
1.3 Starting with the tip section, replace the End Stop.To do this tighten by hand and then insert a small
screw driver (or suitable tool) through the cross holes & lock up as tight as possible (see Fig.2).
NOTE: We recommend using a pin point drop of Loctite 222 on the last thread of the End Stop during
re-assembly, this stops it accidentally undoing during normal usage.
1.4 Wipe a small amount of silicon fluid over tip section & slide into mating part. Put a small amount of
lithium grease on the threaded end of the mating section and screw together with Thimble on tip section;
lock up then undo ¼ of a turn.
1.5 Using a 4mm (5/32”) or 4.8mm (3/16”) Allen key, (depending
on age of pole) tighten grub screw by ¼ of a turn at a time; test the
sliding action with the mating section between each ¼ turn until a
nice smooth sliding action is achieved through the length of the
tube. (see Fig.3 - the End Stop is inside the end of mating part).
NOTE: Do not make sliding action too stiff as it will stiffen
up more once the Rubber Bung is replaced.
To carry out the service below we recommend customers use the Panamic Maintenance Kit (Part Code: 53-5850)
which contains: Lithium Grease, Silicon Fluid and Allen Keys.
1.1 Undo knurled Thimble on each section and remove from mating section (see Fig.1) remove Rubber Bung
from handle section.
NOTE: Rubber Bungs on Panamic poles 53-5801 & 53-5802 unscrew. All other poles have pull off Bungs.
1.0 REPLACING AND ADJUSTING END STOPS
Fig.1
end stop
Fig.2
Fig.3

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To carry out the service below we recommend customers use the Panamic Maintenance Kit (Part Code: 53-5850)
which contains: Lithium Grease, Silicon Fluid and Allen Keys.
2.1 Undo knurled Thimble on each section and remove from mating section (see Fig.4).
Remove Rubber Bung from handle section.
NOTE: Rubber Bungs on Panamic poles 53-5801 & 53-5802 unscrew.All other poles have pull off Bungs.
2.2 Remove End Stops from the bottom of each section; to do this insert a small screw driver (or suitable
tool) through the cross holes and unscrew (see Fig.5).
NOTE: If the poles are old, the End Stops can seize in the Inserts and they will then need to be machined
out prior to the new End Stops being fitted.This is an operation that is best carried out by our skilled staff.
2.0 REPLACING THIMBLES AND BUSH SETS
1.6 Continue by reassembling the End Stop into the next consecutive section and following steps 1.4 & 1.5,
until the whole pole has been reassembled.
1.7 Replace Rubber Bung. Check again that the slide action is smooth for each section.
1.8 If a section feels tight or gritty readjustment maybe required - wipe clean and follow steps 1.4 & 1.5.
Fig.4
end stop
Fig.5

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2.3 The split Bush and small shoulder Bush will slide straight off the section; the large shoulder Bush will
need prising out of the top of the Thimble with a small screwdriver (see Fig.6).
NOTE: Keep each set of removed Bushes together with mating Thimble.This will allow comparison with the
new Bushes and Thimble so that the correct parts are fitted to each section.
2.4 To replace the large shoulder Bush, press into top end of Thimble (see Fig.7).
2.5 Manipulate Bush so that the raised shoulder sits on the thread inside the Thimble
(see Fig.8 for orientation).
2.6 Slide Thimble onto carbon fibre section then slide on slotted Bush and small shoulder Bush
(see Fig.9 for orientation).
Fig.6
Fig.9
THIMBLE
APPLY PRESSURE AT
THESE POINTS
Fig.7
THIMBLE
LARGE SHOULDER
BUSH ORIENTATION
Fig.8

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2.7 Replace End Stop; to do this tighten by hand and then insert a small screw driver (or suitable tool)
through the cross holes and lock up as tight as possible (see Fig.10).
NOTE: We recommend using a pin point drop of Loctite 222 on the last thread of the End Stop during
re-assembly, this stops it accidentally undoing during normal usage.
2.8 Wipe a small amount of silicon fluid over tip section and slide into mating part (2nd section); put a small
amount of lithium grease on the Threaded End of the mating section and screw together with Thimble on tip
section; lock up then undo ¼ of a turn.
2.9 Using a 4mm (5/32”) or 4.8mm (3/16”) Allen key, (depending on age of pole), tighten grub screw by ¼ of
a turn at a time (see Fig.11 - End Stop is inside the end of mating part); test the sliding action with the mating
section between each ¼ turn until a nice smooth sliding action is achieved through the length of the tube.
Complete steps 2. 8 – 2.11 each time adding the next section until pole is fully assembled.
NOTE: If End Stops have not had much wear they may not need adjusting.
2.10 Replace Rubber Bung - check again that the slide action is smooth for each section.
Sliding motion air resistance should be felt, once the the Bung has been replaced.
2.11 If a section feels tight or gritty, remove, wipe clean and re-adjust grub screw in End Stop.
end stop
Fig.10
Fig.11

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3.0 ADJUSTING END STOPS TO REDUCE HANDLING NOISE
To carry out the service below we recommend customers use the Panamic Maintenance Kit (Part Code: 53-5850)
which contains: Lithium Grease, Silicon Fluid and Allen Keys.
3.1 Undo knurled Thimble on each section and remove from mating section (see Fig.12).
Remove the Rubber Bung from handle section.
NOTE: Rubber Bungs on Panamic poles 53-5801 & 53-5802 unscrew.All other poles have pull off Bungs.
3.2 Remove End Stops from the bottom of each section.To do this insert a small screw driver (or suitable
tool) through the cross holes and unscrew (see Fig.13). Once the End Stops have been removed, slide
the knurled Thimble, slotted Bush and small shoulder Bush to the top end of the pole to
prevent them from sliding off the end.
NOTE: If the poles are old, the End Stops can seize in the Inserts and they will then need to be machined
out prior to the new End Stops being fitted.This is an operation that is best carried out by our skilled staff.
3.3 Remove all grub screws from the bottom of End Stops using a 4mm (5/32”) Allen key. Put a small
amount of lithium grease on thread of Grub Screw and screw back into End Stop about ½ of its length, leav-
ing the rest for adjustment.
3.4 Starting with the tip section replace End Stop into the bottom of this section.
3.5 Wipe a small amount of silicon fluid over tip section and slide into mating part. Put a small amount of
lithium grease on the Thread End of mating section & screw together with Thimble on tip section; lock up
then undo ¼ of a turn.
Fig.12
end stop
Fig.13

3.6 Using a 4mm (5/32”) or 4.8mm (3/16”) Allen key, (depending on age of pole), tighten grub screw by ¼ of
a turn at a time; test the sliding action with the mating section between each ¼ turn until a nice smooth
sliding action is achieved throughout the length of the tube. (See Fig.14 - the End Stop is inside the end of the
mating part).
NOTE: Do not make the sliding action too stiff as it will stiffen up more once the Rubber Bung is replaced.
3.7 Continue by reassembling End Stop into next consecutive section and following steps 3.5 & 3.6, until the
whole pole has been reassembled.
3.8 Replace Rubber Bung - check again that the slide action is smooth for each section.
3.9 If a section feels tight or gritty readjustment maybe required - wipe clean and follow steps 3.5 & 3.6.
Fig.14
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4.0 REPAIRING SPLINTERING CARBON FIBRE SECTIONS
Carbon Fibre can suffer accidental damage which may cause small splinters to raise from the material surface; to fully
carry out the service below you will need Silicon Fluid & Lithium Grease these are available in the Panamic
Maintenance kit (Part No: 53-5850)
4.1 Undo knurled Thimble on each section and remove from mating section (see Fig.15).
Fig.15
4.2 Remove End Stops from the bottom of section that is showing signs of splintering; to do this insert a
small screw driver (or suitable tool) through the cross holes and unscrew (see fig. 16).

NOTE: If you are working on a new model 53-5807, a 53-5812 or 97-5011 you will see an extra bush that
covers the bottom of the Carbon Fibre do not attempt to remove the End Stops or these Bushes, carry out
the following steps by sliding the Thimble & movable Bushes to the opposite end of the Carbon Fibre you are
trying to work on.
NOTE: If the poles are old, the End Stops can seize into the Inserts and they will then need to be machined
out prior to the new End Stops being fitted.This is an operation best carried out by our skilled staff.
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end stop
Fig.16
4.3 Carefully slide Thimble and Plastic Bushes off of the Carbon Fibre length.
4.4 PUT ON SAFETY GLOVES TO PROTECT HANDS.
4.5 Wrap a small piece of P240 wet & dry sandpaper around Carbon Fibre tube and gently rub up & down
the length until splinters are removed. (see Fig. 17)
Fig.17

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4.6 STILL WEARING GLOVES; wipe gently over rubbed down section with a piece of cotton cloth, you
may still feel a slight pick up on the cloth but there should not be any evidence of splinters left; if there are
repeat the rubbing down process with sand paper until these are removed.
4.7 Slide the Thimble and Plastic Bushes back into place, ensure all bushes are correctly orientated
(Orientation highlighted on exploded diagram on page 1).
4.8 Replace the End Stop.To do this tighten by hand and then insert a small screw driver (or suitable tool)
through the cross holes & lock up as tight as possible. (see Fig. 18)
NOTE: We recommend using a pin point drop of Loctite 222 on the last thread of the End Stop during
re-assembly, this stops it accidentally undoing during normal usage.
4.9 Wipe a small amount of silicon fluid over section and slide into mating section. Put a small amount of
lithium grease on the Thread End of section and screw together with Thimble on mating section.
4.10 If sliding action of boom is too stiff or too loose End Stop adjustment maybe required, please follow
the instructions in section 3.0
If your boom has suffered irreparable damage and the steps above are not rectifying the problem; the best
course of action is to contact Canford Audio Plc and ask us about a replacement section.
end stop
Fig.18