Ground Fixed Freechimes Diatonic Symphony
Installation Instructions

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 M8x40mm 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) Insert M10 Bar and nuts into holes at base of legs.
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.
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 Stainless Steel posts with fixings provided.

Components:

Eye Straps x3
M6x20mm Secure Screw x6
M8x40mm Secure Screw x6
M8 Lock Washer x10
Pair Large Red Beaters x2
Pair Small Beaters x1

Ground Fix Components:

M10x200 Threaded bar x6
M10 Nut x12

Spares available from percussionplay.com or from your local distributor.
Assembly Guide: Components List

M10 Nut x12
M10x200 Threaded bar x6
Saddle Strap x3
M6x20 Pin torx x6
M8 Lock Washer x10
M8x40 Pin torx x10

Tools:
TX40 Driver Bit x1
TX30 Driver Bit x1

Ground Fix Installation (1/2)

1. 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 M8x40mm screws supplied.
2. Excavate 3 holes with a 250mm diameter tapering down to 350mm diameter and 650mm depth.

Ground Fix Installation (2/2)

3. 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).
4. Fill holes with fast drying concrete to manufacturers specifications. If posts protrude above instrument they can be cut down.

Foundations should not present a hazard. These foundations are recommended as a guide, for more information on foundation details for various surface see Part 1 of BS EN 1176.