Wenger Sousaphone Holder User manual

Assembly Instructions
Sousaphone Holder
for Wenger Nota™ Chairs
©Wenger Corporation 2007 Printed in USA 01/07 Part #190A185-01
Wenger Corporation, 555 Park Drive, P.O. Box 448, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060-0448
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Note: Please read and understand the Sousaphone Holder Assembly Instructions before attempting
installation, assembly, or use.
Note: Remove all items from the shipping containers and sort the components by type, size, etc.
Refer to the illustrations on the following pages. If you need additional information, contact the
Wenger Corporation using the information listed below.
CONTENTS
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Fastener Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Replacement Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Sousaphone Holder Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Sousaphone Holder Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Sousaphone Holder Adjustment Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read and understand the complete assembly procedure before you begin.
Remove all items from the shipping carton.
The Wenger Sousaphone Holder is guaranteed free of defects in materials and workmanship for five
full years.
Our guarantee assures you of either a full refund or repair or replacement of the defective materials or
workmanship without charge, at the discretion of our Customer Service Department. Just call a
Customer Service Representative at 1-800-887-7145 and state the reason you are dissatisfied. If a
product return is necessary, your representative will issue a return authorization. This is your sole
remedy for breach of this warranty.
Should you have a question or problem with any Wenger product, don’t hesitate to call, even if the
product is past warranty. It’s important to us that all our customers be satisfied.
This is the sole warranty made by Wenger. Wenger disclaims all other warranties, including the
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, as well as all liability for incidental,
consequential, special, and indirect damage. Wenger liability for direct damages shall be limited to the
amount you paid for the product involved. Wenger reserves the right to make product changes without
obligation to incorporate such changes into products previously sold.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of damages or warranties, so the above may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
WARRANTY
REQUIRED TOOLS
FASTENER PARTS LIST
Screw, Self Tapping,
5/16 x 3/4”, Hex Head
Cap Screw,
5/16-18 x 11/4”, Hex Head
Washer, Flat,
5/16” ID
The following tool must be supplied to assemble and install the Sousaphone Holder.
•Electric Drill with 1/2” socket or 1/2" Socket Wrench.
•In-Lb Torque Wrench is recommended.

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
Item Qty Description Item Qty Description
1 1 Base Assembly 6 2 Adapter Bracket
2 2 Lower Support Arm 7 4 Screw, Self Tapping, 5/16 x 3/4” Hex Head
3 2 Lower Handle and Bracket Assembly 8 4 Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 11/4” Hex Head
4 1 Upper Support Arm 9 4 Washer, Flat, 5/16” ID
5 1 Upper Handle and Bracket Assembly
3
3
2
1
8
4
2
3
5
6
7
9

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SOUSAPHONE HOLDER ASSEMBLY
1. Place the Nota Chair upside down on a table, bench,
or floor surface covered with a pad or blanket to protect the seat
and back surfaces.
2. Pre-cut the Adapter Bracket mounting hole threads in the
pre-punched holes of the chair frame using
the 5/16 x 3/4” Self-Tapping Screws (3).
This is easiest done with an Electric
Drill fitted with a 1/2" Socket, but can also
be done with a Socket Wrench, although
more difficult.
It is easier to obtain straight threads with
an Electric Drill, which makes the mounting
of the Base Assembly easier.
After cutting the threads, remove the
Self-Tapping Screws.
3. Orientate the four threaded holes of the
Adapter Bracket (6) towards the outside
of the chair as marked on the Bracket.
Attach both Adapter Brackets (6) to the
underside of the chair. Use the two
5/16 x 3/4” Self-Tapping Screws (7) in each
Bracket.
Make sure the four threaded holes of
the Adapter Bracket (6) are oriented
towards the outside of the chair as marked
on the adapter.
4. Attach the Base Assembly (1) to the Adapter Brackets
using the first and last threaded holes of each Bracket.
a. Use four 5/16-18 x 11/4” Cap Screws (8)
and four 5/16 Washers (9).
Note: Make sure that the Cap Screws
are hand started into the threaded
holes of the Adapter Bracket before
tightening with a wrench.
The Base Assembly may have to
be moved around slightly to start
all four of the Cap Screws in the
threaded holes.
b. Tighten the Cap Screws with a
wrench but do not exceed a tightening
torque of 14 ft-lbs (170 in-lbs).
Over tightening the screws may
damage the threads in the Brackets.
The use of an In-Lb Torque Wrench
is highly recommended to prevent
over-tightening of the screws.
Adapter
Bracket
Self-Tapping
Screw
Adapter
Bracket
Base
Assembly
Cap-Screw
Washer
Washer
Cap-Screw
Washer
Washer
Bottom View
of Adapter
Bracket

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SOUSAPHONE HOLDER ASSEMBLY CONTINUED
5. Place the Nota Chair upright.
6. Slide the Upper Handle and Bracket Assembly (5)
over the straight side of the Frame.
7. Slide both of the Lower Handle and Bracket
Assemblies (3) over the bent side of the
Frame. Align the holes in each Lower
Handle and Bracket Assembly with the
holes in the Frame.
8. Slide the Upper Support Arm (4) through the holes
in the Upper Handle and Bracket Assembly.
Tighten the Knob just enough to hold the Upper
Support Arm in place.
9. Slide the Lower Support Arms (2) through the aligned
holes of each Lower Handle and the Bracket Assembly.
Tighten the Knobs just enough to hold each
Lower Support Arm in place.
Upper Handle and
Bracket Assembly
Lower Handle and
Bracket Assembly
Align
Holes
Align
Holes
Upper
Support Arm
Tighten
Knobs
Tighten
Knob
Lower
Support Arm
Lower
Support Arm

SOUSAPHONE HOLDER ADJUSTMENT
Note: Two people are required to properly adjust the Sousaphone Holder.
1. As a starting point:
a. Position the Upper Handle and Bracket Assembly about 2" from
the end of the frame.
b. Position both Lower Support Arms so they extend about 2" below
the Lower Handle and Bracket Assemblies.
2. Place the Sousaphone on all three Support Arms.
3. Make additional holder adjustments as required.
See “Sousaphone Holder Adjustment Notes”.
4. To assume the playing position:
a. Sit on the front left corner of the chair.
b. With your left hand, move the Sousaphone to the right,
away from the Upper Support Arm
(resting its weight on the Lower Support Arms).
c. Lower your head and slide into the playing position.
d. Allow the instrument to return to its original position.
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SOUSAPHONE HOLDER ADJUSTMENT NOTES
• When the holder is adjusted properly, the sousaphone will assume
a natural balanced position.
• When you look at the sousaphone from the back, the large
tapered tube (bell bow) just below the bell should be vertical.
The upper instrument support on the holder should be positioned
against the bell bow.
• Almost all sousaphones have one long lead-in pipe and two short
pipes connecting the mouthpiece. Be sure they move freely, so the
holder can be properly adjusted to individual players.
• Adjust the support arms so the instrument is raised just slightly
above the shoulder of a player sitting upright in the chair.
If the player is broad-shouldered and heavy, the lower supports
can be raised and the upper one lowered, to give the player more room.
2”
2”
2”

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
• Frequently place a few drops of oil on the knob threads.
• Replace damaged parts promptly.