thomann Cajon Construction Kit User manual

Cajon Construction Kit
cajon construction kit
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
27.05.2019, ID: 397333 (V2)

Table of contents
1 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 4
2 Scope of delivery..................................................................................................................... 5
3 Assembly instructions.......................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Assembling the body..................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Assembling the innards.............................................................................................. 11
3.3 Mounting the striking surface.................................................................................. 16
3.4 Mounting the back panel........................................................................................... 19
3.5 Mounting rubber feet.................................................................................................. 24
3.6 Edge grinding................................................................................................................. 25
4 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 26
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1 Safety instructions
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of and
are not in the reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the
like) from the product. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children play unattended with the product.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury to the hands
When drilling, sawing, assembling and screwing the individual parts,
pay attention to sharp edges on tools, screws and components.
NOTICE!
Possible staining
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly
react with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC oor
and after some time cause permanent dark stains.
In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the oor, but use
felt-pad oor protectors or a carpet.
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2 Scope of delivery
Thank you very much for purchasing this cajon construction kit. All wooden parts,
screws, nails as well as snare strip and snare carpet are included in this package.
Before assembling the cajon, verify that the entire delivery is included, as
listed below.
n2 × side panel
n1 × cover panel
n1 × oor panel
n1 × striking surface (with T-logo)
n1 × back panel (for axing the sound hole)
n1 × snare strip (bevelled)
n1 × bottom strip (rectangular)
n1 × pressure plate
n1 × cardboard angle template
n2 × raised countersunk screw
n4 × countersunk screw (for rubber feet)
n8 × nail (3 × spare)
n1 × snare carpet
n4 × rubber foot
n1 × pricking awl (big nail)
Optional Thomann Cajon add-on pack
n2 × express glue
n2 × tension strap
n2 × sandpaper
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3 Assembly instructions
Provide the following tools and materials for the assembly of the cajon:
nFretsaw or jigsaw
nHammer
nPhillips screwdriver
nPencil
nFolding rule or ruler
nVarnish and accessories
nDamp cloth (to wipe away excess varnish)
If you are not using the Thomann Cajon Add-On Pack to assemble the cajon, addi‐
tionally provide the following tools and materials:
nWood or express glue
n2 × tension strap or bar clamp (minimum span 50 cm)
nSandpaper
3.1 Assembling the body
Spread the tension straps into two parallel tracks and place the bottom plate with
the milling edge upwards on the tension straps.
Useful tools and materials
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Apply the express glue carefully in the entire groove and the adjoining surface of the
base plate. Glue residues can be removed with a damp cloth.
Insert the side panels into the groove of the oor panel. When installing the side
panels and gluing them with the oor panel, ensure that the edges line up precisely.
You can readjust as long as the glue is not dried.
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After you have glued the two side panels to the oor panel check them for ushness
and glue the top plate in the same way.
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Slide the supplied cardboard angle template centrally into the body to create a
straight angle.
Place the tension straps over the cajon and tighten them slightly.
Make sure that the belt buckles of the tension straps are oriented outwards to avoid
pressure points.
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Place the cajon horizontally on the pressure plate and check the connections for
ushness. Readjust them, if necessary, and tighten the tension straps.
Observe the drying time indicated on the packaging of the glue used.
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