Dw Drums 8000 Series User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
8000 Series Bass Drum Pedals
DRUM WORKSHOP INC.
3450 Lunar Court - Oxnard, CA 93030 USA
www.dwdrums.com
Stroke Adjustment-
The stroke adjustment can be used to vary the distance the beater travels before hitting the drum. For a
slightly heavier (longer) stroke move the screw towards the back, for a lighter (shorter) stroke move the
screw forward.
Beater Height-
The length of the beater shaft can be adjusted to achieve the desired feel and impact area. The beater
should hit the center or an area 1-2 inches above the center of the drum. Once the desired height is
achieved, secure the beater shaft by tightening the beater hub key screw.
Beater Playing Surface-
The standard Two-Way Beater has both a curved, medium felt side for a warmer attack and a at, hard
plastic side for a brighter attack, much like wood, but without the weight.
Spring Tension-
DW drum pedal springs feature an internal noise reduction damper as well as a tension locking mechanism.
To increase or decrease the spring tension, loosen the round knurled nut at the base of the spring assembly
and pull down on the spring to release the locking hex nut. Tighten or loosen the lock nut to create the
desired tension, then release the hex nut and retighten the knurled nut to lock in the adjustment.
Side/ Dual Adjusting Hoop Clamp-
The DW Toe Clamp is designed to t a wide variety of manufacturers’ bass drum hoops. To set the space of
the hoop clamp for your bass drum, use the allen wrench provided to loosen the set screw on the clamp
and then rotate the knurled nut to narrow or widen the gap. Retighten the set screw. Position the pedal on
the center of the hoop and tighten the side wing screw securely. Use the provided rubber hoop protector
to avoid damage to the bass drum hoop.
Non-Skid Spurs and Velcro-
All DW Bass Drum Pedals include built in adjustable spurs and non-skid Velcro on the bottom of the pedals
to prevent bass drum crawl.
Torque & Footboard Angle Adjustment-
The factory settings are recommended for most general playing situations and preferred by many
drummers. However, the 8000 drive can be adjusted to a variety of torque positions between eccentric
(Accelerator) and concentric (Turbo). Choosing an eccentric setting creates an in-direct relationship
between the beater and footboard which increases the speed and sensitivity by shortening the length of
the stroke. The concentric setting maintains a direct relationship to provide a solid, powerful and consistant
feel. To adjust the torque use the short end of the 3-way drum key provided to loosen the hex screw on the
underside of the rotor and slide the bar forward or backward to change the shape of the cam. Once the
desired position is acheived, retighten the screw. To adjust the footboard height and angle, loosen the key
screw on top of the beater hub and slide the chain strap forward or backward to acheive the desired
footboard height then re-tighten the screw to lock it in place.
Attaching and adjusting the linkage assembly (Double Pedals)-
Use the provided drum key or any standard drum key to secure the linkage to the primary pedal by
tightening the key screw. Rotate the beater, casting and hex shaft on the auxiliary pedal to the correct
playing position, attach the linkage and tighten the auxiliary side key screw. Loosen the two sets of key
screws on the middle section of the linkage and adjust the length and angle of the linkage to the desired
position, then retighten the key screws. Set the linkage memory lock to maintain the desired distance every
time you set up.
Note: Some of the screws on the pedal have been treated with a chemical lock to prevent unwanted loosening during playing. In order
to loosen the chemical lock holding these screws, you may rst need to heat them with a heat gun or hair dryer for 2-3 minutes.
- 8000B Solid Footboard Pedals
State-of-the-art Ball Bearing
Hinge design identical to 9000
pedals
The 8000B pedals include all of
the same features as the 8000
and 8002, but with power
footboards.
8000B Pedals feature a Black
Diamond Base Plate
Auxiliary Pedal Linkage Primary Pedal
Beater Shaft
Beater Memory Lock
Beater Hub
Stroke Adjustment
Rocker Hub
Spring
Hoop Clamp Height
Adjustment
Spring Tension
Adjustment Nut
Hoop Clamp Wing
Screw
Pedal Plate
Two-Way Beater
Doube Chain Drive
Adjustable Cam
Hex Shaft
Innate Torque
Adjustment Screw
Double Chain
Spur
Footboard
Heel Plate
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DW Pedal 5-Year Limited Warranty
For a period of ve years from the date of purchase, Drum Workshop,
Inc. guarantees the original owner when presented with proof of
purchase, that all 8000 Series Pedal cast parts are free of material and
manufacturing defects. This warranty is limited to cast parts only such
as the base casting, footboard, beater hub, sprocket, heel and cam
casting. This warranty does not include moving parts such as the
spring assembly, beater ball, hex shaft, ball bearings, etc. Moving
parts have a six month warranty from the date of purchase. If under
normal playing conditions parts covered in the limited ve year
warranty fail, they will be replaced at no charge. Return the pedal to
your authorized DW dealer, or if there is not a dealer in your area,
contact DW directly. DO NOT send pedal to DW without rst receiving
a Return Authorization (RA) number. Shipping charges to DW will be
paid by the consumer.
Thank you for purchasing this DW pedal. It has been designed and
manufactured to provide a lifetime of trouble-free service. Please take a
moment to familiarize yourself with the exclusive features and
operating suggestions contained in this manual in order to ensure its
optimum performance. Should you have any further questions, feel free
to contact your local authorized DW dealer.
-Don Lombardi
President, Drum Workshop, Inc