DOLFINOS The limited AIR Edition User manual

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:
DOLFINOS is not liable for any damages to or from your
DOLFINOS violin rest system or your instruments if you have
not followed our disclaimer below and all instructions of 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 a 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 children as
they pose a choking hazard! To profit most from our system
we recommend viewing all tutorials and testimonials on
our website.
Our warranty only covers damage to our products caused by
proper use. Excluded from the warranty are the consumable
parts: Cushions, Grip Hoods, Insert screws, Insert thread.
We expressively refer to our GTC for further information.
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Dear
Throughout the years of this System’s
development, our aim was always
to oer you 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
most 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 activties.
In the name of the DOLFINOS team
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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 and then start slowly and simultane-
ously turning and pulling out the pins. 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 pry the adapter open (c). Please
only use the supplied key.
PLEASE NOTE
The access of the screws is designed in a user-
friendly manner: The heads of the screws are
aligned with the O's of the DOLFINOS brand
marking. Be aware that the blade of the screw-
ing tool is only kept in place in the handle by a
magnet.
Therefore:
1. All tools and parts must be kept away from
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 have 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,
followed by the other one.) Continue this
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, you have to tighten the screws again.
Other squeezing sounds may also occur from
an adapter which is not tightened enough.
b.
a.

Now you can easily attach the chin rest into
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 chin rest in place. The
chin rest can be raised from the adapter 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 during 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. Tightening
goes clockwise.
PLEASE NOTE
Keep in mind, the cork is a natural material
which reacts to pressure, friction, tempera-
ture and humidity. We therefore recommend
to regularly check if the cork is still in its
original full protective state.
In case you need to use sandpaper to adjust-
ing 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, which
can be damaged easily if they are not treated
carefully. 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. Take the chin rest completely out.
2. Clean the titanium rods with alcohol.
3. Clean the rods holes in the adapter
carefully with a dry interdental brush.
4. Roughen the rods with sandpaper by
turning the sandpaper around the titanium
rods horizontally.
5. If this is not enough, tighten the screws a
bit more. (This mostly must be done with
the left screw of the Venezia chin rest.)
CARE NOTE
To keep your wooden chin rest clean, remove
it from the adapter, use a small quantity of
natural based skin oil or olive oil and rub and
polish it with a towel or kitchen paper until
the oil is no longer noticeable.
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, simultaneously pull the pins out.
We recommend to check the fully locked
position of the pins during longer or energetic
periods of playing your instrument. 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 to use 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 Airport for international
flights.

The shoulder rest can be adjusted up to 40
degrees.
To keep your pins in working order, always
turn down the angle limiter knob before you
attach or detach the shoulder rest. Like this,
the pins come out very easily for detaching
the shoulder rest and you avoid any damage
to the pin lock system.
Make sure you pull both pins completely out
before you detach the shoulderrest otherwise
you risk bending the pins. The pins are aligned
in the axis of the shoulderrest, one very
small bending can block the pin lock system.
Always remember to keep it fully locked
when playing, and completely open it before
detaching. This way you can protect the pin
lock system from malfunctions.
6.
40º
CARE NOTE
It is recommended to occassionally clean the
microlamellas from 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, mild soap and let it dry com-
pletely before you reattach the hood onto the
slider. Do not use alcohol or any aggressive
liquids for cleaning.
If a cushion does not keep 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 play-
ing. 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
possible, gives you a wider range of move-
ment 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 depends on what feels comfortable
to you and your needs. It is highly recom-
mended that you have the assistance of
another person to help you 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.
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
cushion 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 shoulderrest to DOLFINOS with the
specific properties description you wish to
achieve. We have the possibilites to fulfill your
requirements to the max.
8.
b.
a.

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

REPLACEMENT PARTS
New cushions can be ordered for a 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 only be
ordered in pairs.
All Slider Plates can be ordered separately
in different variants: As an alternative to the
standard aluminum sliders, a Flex Carbon and
a Rigid Carbon variants are also available. The
arched clavicula slider plate can be replaced
by a flat breast slider plate, if required, which
is also available in aluminum, Flex Carbon or
Rigid Carbon.
Cushion with a thickness of 8 mm
Cushion with a thickness of 12 mm

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Grip Hood flat

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