User manual YAMAHA YG-2500

[. . . ] Do not expose the gas spring to an excessively high or low temperature. The allowable temperature range for use is -20°C to 80°C. Avoid using the instrument where it is exposed to to rain, water or much dust. [. . . ] · Locations subject to vibrations. N Handling · Placing objects on or leaning against the instrument can damage the tone bars or the side frame. This can also lead to the instrument falling over, etc. as described in the "Precautions" section. · Do not use the glockenspiel's mallets on a vibraphone, metalphone, etc. It can dent the tone bars or cause damage, which can result in poor pitch. N Transporting the Instrument · When transporting the disassembled instrument, remove the tone bars and resonator pipes from the glockenspiel and wrap them in a soft blanket, etc. · When moving the instrument with its casters, make sure you adjust the instrument's height to its lowest level. This puts the instrument's center of gravity at a lower point for greater stability while moving. · The instrument is sensitive to impacts. Treat the instrument with care when moving. · If it is necessary to lift the instrument while moving it, always do so with at least two persons and using both hands to hold the side frames or legs. The instrument weighs about 36 kilograms. N Maintenance · The tone bars should be polished from time to time using a soft and dry cloth. Never use thinner or benzene or a wet cloth for cleaning purpose. N Keep This Manual for Future Reference · After reading, make sure to keep the manual in a safe place. Assembly Cautions · When assembling/disassembling the instrument, make sure to follow the procedure outlined in this manual. Assembly in the wrong order can cause the pipes to drop which may result in an injury, impair the performance functionality of the instrument or cause noise. · After final adjustment of the legs the fixing screws must be tightened securely to prevent loosening. [. . . ] * 2-3cm of space between the bottom of the pedal and the floor should be adequate. Center rod wing bolts Center rod wing bolts Pedal Loosen the center rod wing bolts Hold here while tightening the center rod wing bolts 3-2 Damper Adjustment 3-2-1 Rotate the damper adjustment nut 2 (thinner nut) to the left to unlock the damper adjustment nut 1 (thicker nut). 3-2-2 Rotate the damper adjustment nut 1 and adjust the damper (the amount of damper applied to the tone bars). Rotate the damper adjustment nut 1 to the left . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotate the damper adjustment nut 1 to the right . . . . . . . . . . Decreases the amount of damper. 3-2-3 After damper adjustment is complete, tighten the damper adjustment nut 2 to lock the damper adjustment nut 1. * If the damper adjustment nut 2 is not tightened firmly, the damper adjustment nuts can drop off or cause noise. [. . . ]