thomann THV 3.0 User manual

THV 3.0
Vibraphone
Assembly Instructions

Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
Internet: www.thomann.de
06.09.2022, ID: 251497

Table of contents
1 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 5
2 Setup............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Assembling the frame.................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Inserting the motor......................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Inserting bars and hanging in resonators.............................................................. 7
2.4 Damper mounting.......................................................................................................... 9
2.5 Installing sound plates................................................................................................ 10
3 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 11
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1 Safety instructions
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within 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 unit. They could swallow the pieces
and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or re. If in doubt, seek advice
from a registered electrician.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside
Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Completely disconnect the device from the power supply
before you open or remove covers. Mount all covers and attach them rmly before connecting the device again. Do not use the
device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to heavy weight
Due to the heavy weight of the device, at least two persons are required for transport and installation.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury to the hands
When assembling and screwing the individual parts, pay attention to sharp edges on tools, screws and components.
NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid
direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specied in the chapter
‘Technical specications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature uctuations and do not switch the device on immediately
after it was exposed to temperature uctuations (for example after transport at low outside temperatures). Dust and dirt inside
can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be main‐
tained by qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction.
NOTICE!
Possible staining
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some
time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay
if necessary, i.e. felt pads or similar.
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2 Setup
2.1 Assembling the frame
Place the wide upper part (1) on the wide lower part with the long guide pin (2) and
tighten the wing screws.
Place the narrow upper part (3) on the narrow lower part with the short guide pin (4)
and tighten the wing screws.
Pull the cotter pin (5) out of the slot for the centre rod (6) of the wide and narrow
base.
Insert the centre rod (6) into the slot of the wide base (2). Pay attention to the mark‐
ings (red dots) on the centre rod and the mount.
Attach the centre post brace to the lower cross brace of the wide base (2) as shown
and reinstall the cotter pin.
Proceed in the same way for the narrow lower part (4). Note that there are no mark‐
ings (red dots) here.
Loosen the pedal rod thumbscrew (7) and insert the pedal rod into the slot in the
wide base (2) as shown.
Push the right end of the pedal rod (7) toward the wide base (2) until you feel spring
resistance, and insert the pedal rod (7) into the slot of the narrow base (4). Tighten
the wing screw.
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2.2 Inserting the motor
Hang the drive belt (8) on the motor unit (9) as shown.
The drive belt hangs loosely on the motor unit and is only tensioned when
the resonators are installed.
Hook in the motor unit (9) with the drive belt on the control unit (10) of the narrow
upper part (3) as shown.
Connect the motor unit cable (11) to the control unit connector (12).
2.3 Inserting bars and hanging in resonators
Place the pre-assembled unit consisting of bar 2 (13) and bar 3 (14) in the mounts
provided on the upper parts (1, 3).
When inserting, make sure that the numbers on the bars and mounts of the
upper parts match.
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Hang the whole-tone resonator (15, closed tubes) between mounts ‘3’ and ‘4’ of the
upper parts (1, 3) as shown.
Hang the semitone resonator (16, open tubes) between mounts ‘1’ and ‘2’ of the
upper parts (1, 3) as shown.
Tighten the drive belt (8) around the motor drive shaft (17) and the two resonator
drive shafts (18) as shown.
Place bar 1 (19) and bar 4 (20) into the mounts provided on the upper parts (1, 3).
When inserting, make sure that the numbers on the bars and mounts of the
upper parts match.
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2.4 Damper mounting
Loosen the thumbscrew from the damper beam (21) and remove the thumbscrew,
knurled nut and felt washer.
Place the damper beam (21) with the spring on the mounting plate provided
between bar 2 (13) and bar 3 (14). Align the connecting arms (22) so that they point
towards the semitone resonator (16, open tubes).
Reattach the felt washer, knurled nut, and thumbscrew to the damper beam (21)
from below. Tighten the thumbscrew and tension the spring slightly, using the
thumbscrew as a counter.
Press the connecting arms (22) together slightly and attach them to the mounts pro‐
vided on the upper parts (1, 3).
The mounts are located between bar 1 (19) and bar 2 (13) on the wide upper part (1)
and on bar 1 (19) on the side of the narrow upper part (3).
Hook the pedal pull rod (23) to the eyelet on the underside of the damper beam (21).
Lock the pedal pull rod using the double bell.
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Hook the pedal pull rod (23) into the mount on the pedal rod (7) as shown.
2.5 Installing sound plates
Place the semitone sound plates (24) on bars 1 (19) and 2 (13). Thread the cord of the
sound plates around the end pegs (26) and install each sound plate between the
pegs of the bars.
Then place the whole-tone sound plates (25) on bars 3 (14) and 4 (20). Thread the
cord of the sound plates around the end pegs (26) and install each sound plate
between the pegs of the bars.
Connect the tension springs together at the end of the cord.
Pay attention to the dierent cord guide of the hook peg (27) and the saddle peg
(28).
To better put the cord under the hook, step on the pedal.
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3 Protecting the environment
For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have
been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make
sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on
the packaging.
This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal
household waste.
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal rm or through your local
waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations
that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.
Disposal of the packaging material
Disposal of your old device
Protecting the environment
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Notes
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Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de