Pearl Eliminator Demon Chain User manual

P-3002C
P-3001C
Oil, Velcro Tape (x6), Allen Wrench (3mm, 2.5mm)
Included Items
Key Bolt
Beater Setting Stopper
Control Core Beater
Upper Nut
Lower Nut
Click Lock
Wing Bolt
Beater Holder Link
Adjustment Knob
Key Bolt (for Beater
Position Adjustment)
Uni-Lock Footboard
Angle Cam
Key Bolt
(for Footboard
AngleAdjustment)
Traction Plate
Footboard
Traction Grip
Hinge
Heel Plate
Bottom Plate
Multi Function
Drum Key
Long Footboard
Short Footboard
Drive Shaft Drive ShaftCenter
Connecting Tube
Drive Shaft Assembly
Instruction Manual
Congratulations on your purchase!
For optimum performance, please read this Instruction Manual before playing.
PEARL DRUM PEDAL
P-3002C
P-3002CL/P-3001C

A B
Drum Key
Initial Setting
Initial Setting
Heel Plate
Hinge
Footboard
Hinge
Flat Head
Screw
3-Piece Screw
Hinge
3-Piece Screw
Bottom Plate
Fig.9
Duo-Deck Footboard
The P-3002C features Pearl's patented Duo-Deck
Footboard, the world's first convertible Short / Long
Footboard.
To convert the Duo-Deck to a Long Footboard,
turn the pedal over and remove the four Flat Head
Screws with the provided Multi-Function Drum Key
or Allen wrench (3mm) as shown and remove the
Heel Plate and the Hinge from the Bottom Plate
(Fig.9).
Lift the Footboard and remove the four 3-Piece
Screws with the provided Multi-Function Drum Key
or Allen wrench (3mm) as shown, and remove
the Hinge from the Footboard (Fig.10).
Reattach the Hinge to the Footboard in the
position shown with two 3-Piece Screws using the
provided Multi-Function Drum Key or Allen wrench
(3mm) (Fig.11).
Short Footboard Long Footboard
Fig.10
Fig.11
Index Mark
Index Mark
Beater Holder Link
Key Bolt
Uni-Lock Footboard
Angle Cam
Key Bolt
Beater Setting Stopper
Control Core Beater
Key Bolt
Drum Key
Beater Setting Stopper
Allen Screw
Beater Holder Link
Drum Key
Fig.2
Fig.1-B
Fig.1-A
Fig.3
Fig.4-A
Fig.8-A
Control Core Beater Setting
Insert the Control Core Beater into the Beater
Holder Link until it stops against the Beater Setting
Stopper, and tighten the Key Bolt with the provided
Multi Function Drum Key (Fig.1-A). Make sure that
the Beater Setting Stopper is flush against the
Beater Holder Link with the flat face square against
the Notch (Fig.1-B).
To change to a higher or shorter beater height,
loosen the Allen Screw on the Beater Setting
Stopper with the provided Multi-Function Drum Key
or Allen wench (3mm) then loosen the Key Bolt on
the Beater Holder Link (Fig. 3). Set the beater to
the desired height and re-tighten the Key Bolt.
Reset the Beater Setting Stopper flush against the
Beater Holder Link per the instructions above.
Footboard Angle Adjustment
The Footboard Angle can be adjusted by
loosening the Key Bolt on the Uni-Lock Footboard
Angle Cam and adjusting it to the desired angle
(Fig.8-A). Re-tighten the Key Bolt to secure the
angle. A gauge on the side of the Angle Cam is
provided to reference Footboard Angle settings
(Fig.8-B).
Beater Stroke Adjustment
The P-3002C Demon Chain Double Pedal features
Pearl's patented two-position Beater Holder that
can be positioned closer or farther from the drum
head for Finesse "A" Position setting or Power "B"
Position setting respectively.
It also rotates infinitely for perfect beater angle
without changing the footboard angle.
Changing the Beater Holder Position
To change to the Power setting, loosen the Key
Bolt to open the clamp and slide the Beater
Holder to the Power setting position (Fig.4-A, 4-B).
There is no need to remove the Key Bolt from the
clamp.
Beater Angle Adjustment
To change the angle of the Beater, loosen the Key
Bolt and set the angle to your preference and
re-tighten the Key Bolt (Fig.5).
Fig.4-B
"B" Position (Power)
"A" Position (Finesse) Fig.8-B
Fig.5 Fig.6
Fig.7
Beater Holder Link
Tip
In the initial factory
setting, the Index Mark is
centered in the Window as
shown (Fig. 2)
Tip
If the Beater is too far
from the Bass Drum Head,
the Footboard can touch
the Hoop Clamp and
cause damage to the
Footboard and/or the
Hoop Clamp. To prevent
damage, please refer to
(Fig.7), and adjust the
Beater angle as shown.
Tip
Indicator marks are provided for referencing Beater
angle settings (Fig.6).
Tip
The Duo-Deck is set at the factory in the Short
Footboard setting.
Tip
The Beater Setting Stopper preserves the height
setting if the beater is removed when transporting the
pedal.
Tip
The Beater Holder is set at the factory in the Finesse
"A" Position.

Connecting the Drive Shaft Assembly
Connect the ends of the Drive Shaft (A) to the
short extensions (B) on the Main and Slave Side
Pedals and tighten Key Bolt 1 and then Key Bolt 2
(Fig.13 ,14).
Loosen the Key Bolts on the Center Connecting
Tube of the Drive Shaft Assembly and adjust the
distance between the Main Pedal and the Slave
Side Pedal to your liking. Re-tighten the Key Bolts
(Fig.15-A).
Fig.13
Fig.14
Drive Shaft
Drive Shaft
Key Bolt
Key Bolt
Velcro Strips
Velcro Strips for Slip Prevention
Velcro Strips are provided with P-3002C Double
Pedals to help prevent slipping when used on
carpeted floors. To apply, peel off the backing on
the Velcro Strips and apply them in the locations
shown. Clean the surfaces thoroughly with alcohol
and dry completely for best adhesion (Fig.18).
Fig.18
Setting Examples
The Aluminum Traction Dots can be replaced with
optional NP-283N/7 Rubber Dots for more traction.
Allen Screw
Allen wrench
Adjustment Knob
Wing Bolt
Hoop Clamp System
The P-3002C Hoop Clamp System is designed
with Spherical Rubber Grips allowing the front of
the bass drum to be raised while keeping the
pedal flush on the floor. Insert the bass drum hoop
into the Clamp, and turn the Wing Bolt to secure.
The Clamp comes preset from the factory to
accommodate most bass drum hoops but if
necessary it can be adjusted to fit thicker or
thinner hoops. Loosen the Allen Screw on the
Adjustment Knob with the provided Allen wrench
(2.5mm) as shown and tighten or loosen the
Adjustment Knob until proper fit is achieved then
re-tighten the Allen Screw (Fig.17). If the heel
plate of the pedal lifts while playing, try loosening
the Adjustment Knob to change the angle of the
Hoop Clamp until the pedal remains flat.
Fig.17
Upper Nut
Spring
Lower Nut
Click Lock
Spring Tension Adjustment
The P-3002C Demon Chain Double Pedal features
our patented Click Lock spring tension retention
system. To increase the spring tension, disable
the Click Lock by lifting the lever upward, loosen
the Upper Nut and tighten the Lower Nut until the
desired tension is achieved (Fig.16-A). To
decrease spring tension, disable the Click Lock
by lifting the lever upward, loosen the Upper Nut
and loosen the Lower Nut until the desired tension
is achieved. When the desired spring tension is
achieved, tighten the Upper Nut to keep the
spring tension from loosening then press the Click
Lock lever down to engage the grooves around
the Lower Nut until you feel the lever "Click"
(Fig.16-B). Before playing, make sure that both
Upper and Lower Nuts are tight and the Click
Lock lever is in a vertical position with both sides
of the lever engaged in the grooves around the
Lower Nut.
Fig. 16-B
Fig.16-A
Fig.15-A
Fig.15-B
B
A
A
B
Heel Plate
Hinge
3-Piece Screw
Flat Head Screw
Flat Head
Screw
3-Piece
Screw
Bottom Plate
Footboard
Place the Heel Plate between the Footboard and
the Hinge (Fig.12) and attach the Heel Plate with
the remaining two 3-Piece Screws using the
Mutli-Function Drum Key or Allen wrench (3mm).
Attach the Hinge to the Bottom Plate with two Flat
Head Screws using the Multi-Function Drum Key
or Allen wrench (3mm) (Fig.12). The Hinge is now
located at the back of the Footboard to achieve a
Long Footboard.
Fig.12
Tip
Traction Dot
3-Piece Screw
Traction Plate
Traction Plate / Traction Dots
The Traction Plate adjusts to a variety of grip/slide
configurations. To change the position of the
Traction Dots, use the Multi-Function Drum Key or
Allen wrench (3mm) to remove the 3-Piece Screw
beneath the footboard and remove the Traction
Plate (Fig.19). Rearrange the Traction Dots to your
preference and replace the Traction Plate.
Fig.19
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Tip
If the Drive Shafts are extended too far, they will
separate from the Center Connecting Tube. Reassem-
ble them with the dots aligned as shown in Fig.15-B.
Tip
Tip : You may need to rotate the Drive Shaft Assembly
to bring the footboard of the Slave Side (left) Pedal to
the proper playing height (angle) before attaching the
Drive Shaft Joints (A) to both pedals.
Tip
The Duo-Deck Footboard
uses two different types of
screws. Make sure to use
the correct screws.

Bolt
Click Lock
Key Bolt
(Uni-Lock
Footboard
Angle Cam)
Dum Key
Lower Nut
. Converting the Slave Side Pedal
To change the Slave Side of a P-3002C Double
Pedal into a Single Pedal, detach the Spring
Assembly and the Beater Holder Link from the Left
Post of the P-3002C Double Pedal and transfer
them to the Slave Side Pedal.
To detach the Spring Assembly, disengage the
Click-Lock (Fig.23-a) and remove the Lower Nut
(Fig.23-b) and remove the threaded Bolt from the
post. Loosen the Key Bolt (Fig.23-c) and remove
the Uni-Lock Footboard Angle Cam from the post
(Fig.23-d). Gently spread the Click Lock apart and
remove it from the post (Fig.23-e). Use caution to
prevent the Click Lock from deforming. To detach
the Beater Holder Link, remove the Key Bolt with
the Multi-Function Drum Key, open the clamp and
remove it from the shaft (Fig.23-f).
Slave Side Pedal
Main Pedal
. Converting the Main Pedal
To convert the Main Pedal to a Single Pedal, turn
the pedal over and remove the two Flat Head
Screws with the provided Multi-Function Drum Key
or Allen wrench (3mm) and detach the Hoop
Clamp (Fig.20).
Modular Post System
The P-3002C features Pearl’s Modular Post
System that allows easy conversion from a Double
Pedal to two Single Pedals.
Remove the four Flat Head Screws under the Left
Post with the provided Multi-Function Drum Key or
Allen wrench (3mm), and detach the Left Post
(Fig.21).
Reattach the Hoop Clamp in the position shown
with two Flat Head Screws using the provided
Multi-Function Drum Key or Allen wrench (Fig.22).
Your Main Pedal is now ready to be used as a
Single Pedal.
Fig.20
Fig.21
Fig.22
Fig.23
Beater
Holder Link
CAUTION
Optional Items (sold separately)
. Control Core Wood Beater (B-300W)
. Traction Rubber Grip (NP-283N/7)
. Pedal Stabilizer ( PS-300 )
. NiNjA Oil ( OL-300 )
Oil
The P-3002C features precision NiNjA bearings for
incredible speed and smoothness. To keep them
functioning at their maximum speed and
performance it's recommended that you apply
genuine NiNjA Oil at regular intervals (Fig.25).
NiNjA Oil is also ideal for use on the footboard
hinges to maintain "like-new" performance (Fig.26).
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Reverse the previous sequence and attach the
Spring Assembly, Beater Holder Link and the
Beater to the Slave Side Pedal. Change the
position of the Key Bolt as shown on the Uni-Lock
Footboard Angle Cam for easier access when
making Footboard angle adjustments (Fig.24).
Your Slave Side Pedal is now ready to be used as
a Single Pedal.
Fig.24
Fig.25 Fig.26
Check all Key Bolts and Allen Screws
for tightness before performances, and
tighten them with the provided
Multi-Function Drum Key or Allen
wrenches as needed.
Spring
Assembly
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Note
For best results, always use genuine NiNjA Oil.