DOLFINOS The limited AIR Edition User manual

P L AY YOU R WAY
WITH DOLFINOS SWISS MADE
USER’S MANUAL
AIR EDITION
DOLFINOS System
The Limited AIR Edition

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:
DOLFINOS is not liable for any damages made to or resulting
from your DOLFINOS rest system or your instruments if you
have not followed our disclaimer below and all instructions in
this manual.
Please consider the following guidelines when using the
product:
- As this product has high-tech features you must carefully
read this booklet before using your DOLFINOS System.
- Use carefully, keep away from small children.
- Keep in dry environment and out of direct sunlight.
- Always use tools provided by DOLFINOS, replace them
when worn out.
- Make sure the miniature neodym magnets of the pin lock
system 3 x4 mmdo not interfere with a pacemaker. In
doubt, ask your MD for advice.
- For further questions, please feel free to contact DOLFINOS.
Keep the cushions and the Grip Hoods away from small chil-
dren as they may pose a choking hazard! To benefit as much as
possible from our system we recommend viewing all tutorials
and testimonials on our website.
Our warranty only covers damages to our products caused by
proper use. Consumable parts (e.g. adapter springs or cushi-
ons) are excluded from the warranty. We expressively refer to
our GTC for further information.

Dear
Throughout the years of developing this
system, our aim has always been to of-
fer a solution that enables you to PLAY
YOUR WAY. The manual and the tutorial
videos on our website were made for you
to allow you to benefit as much as possib-
le from your AIR Edition.
Like a precise Swiss watch, a DOLFINOS
needs to be serviced from time to time
in order to reach its whole lifespan.*
We hope your DOLFINOS will become
your long time companion throughout
your musical journey.
In the name of the DOLFINOS team
Please share your thoughts with us via
E-mail, Instagram or Facebook!
*see paragraph 1

a.
Reading this manual carefully allows you to benefit
most from the Rest System, as well as prolong the
lifespan of your product.
Before you start using your DOLFINOS,
activate the built in lubrification in the hinge
pin system by (a) first turning both pin caps a
few times. Then start turning and pulling out
the pins slowly and simultaneously. Repeat
this after longer periods of non-use. Clean
and lubricate the pin lock system regularly.
Loosen the screws of the adapter with the
key b and pull the adapter open (c). Please
only use the supplied key.
PLEASE NOTE
Access to the screws has been designed in a
in a user-friendly manner: The heads of the
screws are aligned with the O's of the DOLF-
INOS brand marking. Be aware that the blade
of the screwing tool is only kept in place in the
handle by a magnet.
Therefore:
1. All tools and parts must be kept away
from small children and vulnerable people
at all times.
2. If this piece falls out, it may damage the
surface of your instrument.
3. Most airports accept this tool in hand-
luggage. DOLFINOS Ltd. cannot guaran-
tee the accuracy of this information.
DOLFINOS declines any responsibility in
connection with the use of a screwdriver that
has not been provided by the company. This
statement is valid for the entire user manual.
READY TO PLAY
In just a few steps.
b.
1.
c.

Place the open adapter onto your instrument,
following the drawing, make sure all four
square corks are aligned parallel to the rib and
the end knob of the instrument is centered
horizontally. The square corks do not neces-
sarily need to touch the rib of the instrument.
2.
3.
Once you have aligned the adapter, push
top and bottom together (a). Use our key to
close the adapter. In order to keep the top
and bottom parallel, alternate between both
screws after every full turn b. You should
avoid tightening one screw all the way,
before tightening the other one. Continue
until it fits properly.
Please check the retaining force of the
adapter regularly, especially after the first
playing period. If the adapter moves while
playing, tighten the screws again. Oth-
er squeezing sounds may also occur from
an adapter which has not been tightened
enough.
b.
a.

Now you can easily mount the chinrest onto
your adapter. Use the supplied key to tighten
it. Use the thin side of the blade.) Once you
feel that the fixing screw is in contact with
the titanium rod: a slight turning movement
is sufficient to keep the chinrest in place. The
chinrest can be raised up to one cm. Keep
in mind that with this system, less force is
required to hold and control your instrument
with your chin.
To prevent the screws from falling out, we
have fastened them with a threadlocker
liquid. You will feel a resistance due to this
liquid while tightening or untightening of
the screws. Stop tightening as soon as you
feel the screws touching the titanium rods.
By not following this instruction you may
damage the tool or the screws. To tighten
turn clockwise.
PLEASE NOTE
Cork is a natural material which reacts to
pressure, friction, temperature, and humidity.
Therefore, we recommend to regularly check
if the cork is still in its original full protective
state. In particular, regularly check that the
bottom cork is thick enough. If this is no
longer the case, you can order a new cork to
replace it.
Should you need to use sandpaper to adjust
the cork surface, make certain the dust
does not fall into the mechanical parts of
the adapter. This may negatively influence or
damage the functionality of your system.
4.
1 cm

PLEASE NOTE
The insert screws are micro screws and are
easily damaged if they are not treated care-
fully. DISCLAIMER: Damaging these screws
makes it difficult to remove the chinrest for
the maintenance of your adapter. DOLFINOS
is not liable for any follow up costs if you have
not followed these instructions.
If you have the impression the rods slip down
despite tightening the screws, we recommend
the following steps:
1. Completely take the chinrest out.
2. Clean the titanium rods with alcohol.
3. Carefully clean the rod holes in the adapter
with a dry interdental brush.
4. Roughen the rods with sandpaper by hori-
zontally turning the sandpaper around the
titanium rods.
5. If this is not enough, tighten the screws a
bit more. (In most cases this affects the
left screw of the Venezia chin rest.)
CARE NOTE
To keep your wooden chinrest clean, remove
it from the adapter, use a small amount of
natural based skin oil or olive oil to rub and
polish it with a towel or kitchen paper until
the oil is no longer noticeable.
Do not clean wooden chinrests with rubbing
alcohol or other similar substances.
Our chinrests in ABS can be washed with a
mild soap and lukewarm water. After washing
your ABS chinrest you can proceed to treat it
with skin oil or olive oil as described above for
the wooden chinrests.

To mount the shoulder rest, make sure both
pins are open (as shown in the drawing).
Place the two small feet over the silver spring
(a) and fully push the pins in to secure the
shoulder rest in place b. To remove the
shoulder rest, lift the shoulder rest slightly and
simultaneously pull the pins out.
We recommend to check the fully locked
position of the pins during longer or energetic
periods of playing. Pins that are not in the
fully locked position will damage the pin lock
system.
5.
b.
a.
CARE NOTE
Make sure you regularly clean and oil the pins.
A good choice is sewing machine oil. Detach
the shoulder rest from your instrument and
put a bit of oil on the pins using a Q tip. Clean
the pins with it until the Q tip no longer shows
any dark residue. Then move the pins in and
out a few times. Do not use olive oil for this).
Cleaning the hinge of the adapter regularly
may be beneficial. This is best done with a
chenille wire or pipe cleaners. The hole where
both pins go in).
For lubricating, we recommend to order the
lubricating pen from our webshop, which is
approved by Swiss airports for international
flights.

The shoulder rest can be adjusted up to an
angle of 40 degrees. The angle must not be
exceeded, otherwise there is a risk of break-
ing the horns or the metal spring.
To keep your pins in working order, always
turn down the angle limiter knob before you
attach or detach the shoulder rest. This
allows the shoulder rest to be removed easier
and avoids damage to the pin lock system.
Make sure you pull both pins completely out
before you detach the shoulder rest. If not,
you risk bending the pins. The pins are aligned
with the axis of the shoulder rest which is
why any small distortion may block the pin
lock system. Always remember to keep it fully
locked when playing and to completely open
6.
40º
it before detaching. This way you can protect
the pin lock system from malfunctions
CARE NOTE
It is recommended to occasionally clean the
microlamella of the Grip Hood with a soft,
dry, and clean brush. If this is not enough you
can remove the Grip Hood and wash it with
lukewarm water and mild soap. Let it dry
completely before you reattach the hood onto
the slider. Do not use alcohol or any aggres-
sive liquids for cleaning.
If a cushion does not stay in place, remove the
hood to reposition the cushion or order a new
one. This is especially recommended if you
experience strong shear force while playing.
Playing for many hours puts the cushions
under stress and therefore must be replaced
more often. In such cases, we recommend
ordering the memory foam cushion, which is
more durable.

You can change the position of the sliders.
Putting the sliders as close together as possi-
ble, gives you a wider range of movement for
your instrument. You can also move the sliders
as far apart as possible (a). This creates more
stability. Recommended during exhausting
rehearsals and for students who start to learn
the instrument.) Everything in between de-
pends on what feels comfortable to you and
your needs. It is highly recommended that you
have the assistance of another person to help
adjust the position of the cushions to your
body. A mirror is also useful for this.
7.
a. a.
b. c.

Once, you find your ideal position, you can
tighten it by turning the slider clockwise with
your hand b. For an additional tight fixation
of the position, you can tighten the slider with
the tool by accessing the screws through the
hole of the cushion. Use the thicker side of
your two sided tool (c).
Make sure the tool reaches the bottom of the
hex screw inside the cushion before you apply
force. Using the tool for the balljointscrew in-
side the cushion too often is not recommend-
ed, as you will have to replace the screw more
often. Generally, a fixation of the slider by
turning the slider with your hand is sufficient.
Pay extra attention to the synthetic material,
it may be damaged if the sliders are tightened
too much.
To prevent the cushions from moving out of
the Grip Hood, please regularly check the
symmetric position of the cushion and the
Grip Hood on the slider plate. Once the cush-
ion or the Grip Hood is worn out, you can
easily order new ones on our website and
replace them yourself with the help of our
online tutorial, which you can find on our
website.

The metallic parts, such as both wings of
the shoulder rest and the slider plates (a)
of your AIR Edition can be bent in one direc-
tion up to 20 degrees. Before you press on
the wings b remove the sliders and put a
soft pad underneath. You can carefully apply
the bending force to the curved parts by
flattening them with your hands, as shown in
the pictures below. Do not use a hammer or
a vice/workbench to bend the wings. Should
you desire a much flatter curve, you can
send your shoulder rest to DOLFINOS with
the specific properties description you wish
to achieve. We have the possibilities to fulfill
your requirements to the max.
8.
b.
a.

b. 1
b. 2
You can find more tutorials on our website.

Cushion with a thickness of 8 mm
Cushion with a thickness of 12 mm
REPLACEMENT PARTS
New cushions can be ordered for replace-
ment. The cushion with an 8 mm thickness
is available in two different materials: sponge
rubber or memory foam. The 12 mm cushion
is only available in memory foam.
New replacement Grip Hoods can be ordered
in pairs or indivually.
All Slider Plates can be ordered separately in
different variants: Two carbon variants (flex
and rigid) are available as an alternative to
the standard aluminum slider. The arched
clavicula slider plate can also be replaced by a
flat breast slider plate, if required.

Grip Hood arched
Grip Hood flat
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