Pearl P-120 User manual

Duo Beat
(2-Surface Beater)
Chain
Footboard
PowerShifter
Heel Plate Power Plate
Wing Bolt
Hoop Clamp
Lower Nut
Upper Nut
Spring
Beater Angle Cam
Key Bolt
(for Beater Angle
Adjustment)
Beater Holder Link
Chain Drive w/Aluminum
Die-cast Wheel
Spring Assembly
Cam Roller
Key Bolt
(for Beater
Setting/Height)
P-120
PEARL DRUM PEDAL
Instruction Manual
Congratulations on your purchase!
To get optimum performance of your Pedal,
please read this Instruction Manual before playing.

POWERSHIFTER
The P-120P is equipped with Pearl's
exclusive PowerShifter function that
changes the leverage of the footboard and
thus the feel of your pedal. Please refer to
the chart below to determine the position
best suited to your playing style.
Position Feel
A "STRONG"
B "NORMAL"
C "LIGHT"
To change the position of the
PowerShifter, loosen the Key Bolt in the Heel
of the Footboard and move the Footboard to
the desired position: A, B, or C. Prongs
under the Heel fit into holes in the Power
Plate and when properly aligned, the Heel
will sit flush against the Power Plate.
Re-tighten the Key Bolt to secure the Heel to
the Power Plate.
Note: The Heel must be flush against the
Power Plate or damage to the Pedal may
result.
A
B
C
DUO BEAT (2-Surface Beater)
The Duo Beat has two
surfaces, each capable of
producing a different sound.
Please refer to the following
chart to determine the sound
best suited your playing style:
BEATER SETTING
Locate the Beater Holder Link and Key Bolt.
Insert the shaft of the Duo Beat into the
Beater Holder Link and tighten the Key Bolt
to secure the Beater at the desired
height.Experiment with different
beater heights to find the best
combination of power and
speed.
A
B
SPRING TENSION ADJUSTMENT
To increase the tension of the spring, loosen
the Upper Nut and tighten the Lower Nut until
the desired tension is
achieved. To decrease the
tension, loosen the Lower
Nut. This adjustment
assembly employs a
double nut system to retain
tension settings. Before
playing, make sure that
both nuts are tight.
BEATER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
Depending on your preference, the beater
can be positioned closer or further away
from the bass drum head. This is accom-
plished by loosening the Key Bolt on the
Beater Angle Cam and swinging the beater
to the desired angle. Re-tightening the Key
Bolt.
Upper nut
Lower nut
Surface Sound
Contact
Area
Surface
Material
A Felt Line Warm with Fat Attack
B Plastic Line Hard with Fat Attack

HOOP CLAMP WING BOLT
Place the pedal on the bass drum hoop and
tighten the Wing Bolt to clamp the pedal
firmly in place.
The P-121TW includes the following compo-
nents:
1. Primary Pedal
2. Duo Beat*
3. Driveshaft Assembly
STEP 1
With your drum key and the provided Allen
Wrench, remove the Beater, Key Bolt from
the Beater Holder Link, Spring Assembly,
and the Beater Angle Cam from your existing
P-120P.
THE P-121TW ADD-ON PEDAL
CONVERTS YOUR P-120P SINGLE
PEDAL INTO A DOUBLE PEDAL.
End Spacer
Beater
P-120P
Beater Angle Cam
Spring Assembly
P-120P
STEP 2
An End Spacer is included with your P-120P
(in a polybag). Attach the End Spacer to the
axle of the P-120P as shown and tighten the
Allen Screw with the provided Allen Wrench.
Make sure that the End Spacer fits snugly
against the bearing.
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*Note: P-121TW includes
only one Beater.
Key Bolt

BASIC SET-UP
1. Connect one end of the Drive Shaft
Assembly to the short extension of the axle
of the Secondary pedal as shown. (Fig. A)
2. Connect the the other end of the Drive
Shaft Assembly to the short extension of the
axle on the left side of the Primary pedal as
shown. (Fig. B)
3. Loosen the Key Bolts on the Center
Connecting Tube of the Drive Shaft. Adjust
the distance between the Primary pedal and
the Secondary pedal to your liking.
Re-tighten the Key Bolts. (Fig. C-1)
Note: You may need to rotate the Drive Shaft
Assembly to bring the footboard of the
Secondary (left) pedal to the proper playing
height (angle) before attaching the Drive
Shaft to the Primary pedal.
Now, your P-120P pedal can be used as the
Secondary pedal and be placed on the left
side of the P-121TW.
Please refer to the following Basic Set-up
instructions below for connecting the P-120P
to the P-121TW.
Note: Please retain the parts that were
removed from the P-120P (Spring Assembly,
Beater Angle Cam, and Key Bolt) should you
decide to return it to a single pedal. Please
use the beater from P-120P as the second
beater on the P-121TW.
Fig. A
Fig. B
Note : If the pedals are extended too far, the
Drive Shaft will come apart. Reassemble the
Drive Shaft with the dots aligned as shown in
Fig. C-2.
Optional Pedal Stabilizer (PS-85)
To help prevent the Secondary (P-120P)
pedal from slipping, the PS-85 Pedal
Stabilizer is available separately. The PS-85
features convertible spike/rubber tips and is
attached by the hoop clamp of the Second-
ary (P-120P) pedal.
Fig. C-1
Fig. C-2
Products and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Printed in Taiwan 2004
CAUTION
Take care when handling or moving the
fully assembled Twin Pedal to prevent
damage to the Drive Shaft and its
components.
Periodically check all Allen Screws for
tightness and tighten them with the
provided Allen Wrenches as needed.
Periodically apply lube to all moving parts
such as the Chain, Cam Roller, Footboard
Hinge, etc. for optimal speed and extended
life of your pedal. Bearings should be
lubricated with grease, not liquid oil.
To maximize traction of the rubber mats
underneath the PowerPlate, keep them
clean and dust free using a damp cotton
towel.