Percussion Play Freechimes Symphony User manual

Ground Fixed
Components:
1. Carefully lay 3 x legs on a
level surface and check
distance between each leg is
equal. Join together the 2
parts of the symphony. Line up
pre drilled holes in the
backboards with the legs and
ensure the instrument is
aligned square with the legs.
Fix in place using 6x80mm
screws supplied (see
installation guide)
2.(See ground fix
sheet)Excavate 3 holes on site
of installation approximately
600mm deep ( adjust depth
according to age range for
intended players)
3. Carefully raise the
instrument from the ground
with legs attached and locate
(lower) legs into holes making
sure they are vertical and level
prior to concreting in place.
Installation Instructions
4. Once happy with location
and levels, fill holes using
rapid hardening concrete. Be
sure to compact concrete
around legs and leave to dry
according to manufactures
guidelines
5. Beaters can be fixed to
wooded posts with fixings
provided
KS2
KS2 –850mm
Ground Surface
Pair Small
Beaters X3 25 Kg
BS EN 1176
1.5m
Weight of heaviest part 12kg (Freechimes Left Panel)
1.5m
600mm
Install Instrument
with 1.5m free space
(from widest point)
around it.
10x38mm
Secure Screw
X6
Eye Straps
X3
Freechimes
Symphony
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6x80/50
Screw X10
Metric Conversion:
600mm/ 24”
850mm/ 33”
1.5m/ 59”
Spares available form
percussionplay.com or from your
local distributor

Ground Fixed
Instrument
Components:
Assembly Guide PPFREC
25 Kg
BS EN 1176
10x38mm
Secure Screw
X6
Eye Straps
X3
Pair Small
Beaters X1
Freechimes
Symphony
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Black Plastic Screw Cap X10
White Plastic washer X10
8x70 screw X10
10x38 Pin TX Screw X6
COMPONENTS LIST:
Saddle Strap X3
TX 25 Driver Bit
x1
TX 30 Driver Bit
x1
Tools:
6x80/50
Screw X10
Spares available form
percussionplay.com or from your
local distributor

Excavate 3 holes with a 250mm diameter tapering down to 350mm diameter and 650mm depth
Carefully lay 3 x legs on a level surface. Line up pre drilled holes in the backboards with
the legs and ensure the instrument is aligned square with the legs. Fix in place using
8x70mm screws supplied
Compact base of hole with 50mm of aggregate. Lower ground Fix posts attached to instrument into
hole (check instrument straight and level, and at correct height before filling with concrete)
Fill holes with fast drying concrete to manufacturers specifications. If posts protrude above
instrument they can be cut down
Ground Fix Installation
(1.1)
1
2
Components:
3 Treated Posts
90x90x2000
Ground Fixed
BS EN 1176
Freechimes
Symphony
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Metric Conversion:
50mm/ 2”
250mm/ 10”
350mm/ 14”
600mm/ 24”
650mm/ 26”
840mm/ 2 ft 9 5/64 “

Ground Fix Installation
(1.1)
3
Components:
3 Treated Posts
90x90x2000
Ground Fixed
BS EN 1176
Freechimes
Symphony
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Foundations should not present a hazard. These foundations are
recommended as a guide, for more information on foundation
details for various surface see Part 7 of BS EN 1176.
Options for finishing wooden posts:
A - Dig the posts in deeper than recommended minimum depth to avoid cutting off excess post
protruding above chimes.
B - Dig post into recommended depth, set height of chimes and cut excess post protruding above
chimes, but exposed end grain will need treating.
Metric Conversion:
50mm/ 2”
250mm/ 10”
350mm/ 14”
600mm/ 24”
650mm/ 26”
840mm/ 2 ft 9 5/64 “
Excavate 3 holes with a 250mm diameter tapering down to 350mm diameter and 650mm depth
Carefully lay 3 x legs on a level surface. Line up pre drilled holes in the backboards with
the legs and ensure the instrument is aligned square with the legs. Fix in place using
8x70mm screws supplied
Compact base of hole with 50mm of aggregate. Lower ground Fix posts attached to instrument into
hole (check instrument straight and level, and at correct height before f illing with concrete)
Fill holes with fast drying concrete to manuf acturers specifications. If posts protrude above
instrument they can be cut down