Cajon Construction Kit, Cajon Construction Kit Junior cajon construction kit user manual
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 4 2 Scope of delivery..................................................................................................................... 5 3 Assembly instructions.......................................................................................................... 6 3.1 Assembling the body.......................................
Safety instructions 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.
Scope of delivery 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.
Assembly instructions 3 Assembly instructions Useful tools and materials Provide the following tools and materials for the assembly of the cajon: n n n n n n n Fretsaw or jigsaw Hammer Phillips screwdriver Pencil Folding rule or ruler Varnish and accessories Damp 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: n Wood or express glue n 2 × tension strap or bar clamp (minimum span 50 c
Assembly instructions 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 floor panel. When installing the side panels and gluing them with the floor panel, ensure that the edges line up precisely. You can readjust as long as the glue is not dried.
Assembly instructions After you have glued the two side panels to the floor panel check them for flushness and glue the top plate in the same way.
Assembly instructions 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.
Assembly instructions Place the cajon horizontally on the pressure plate and check the connections for flushness. Readjust them, if necessary, and tighten the tension straps. Observe the drying time indicated on the packaging of the glue used.
Assembly instructions 3.2 Assembling the innards Mounting the bottom strip (not for item no. 537589) Place the cajon upright on the floor panel so you can mount the bottom strip inside the cajon. Use the pricking awl (big nail) to pierce three holes with regular spacing into the top of the bottom strip. Carefully apply the express glue to the underside of the bottom strip and press it flush with the front edge against the inside of the floor panel.
Assembly instructions Fix the bottom strip with three nails in the pre-punched holes. Observe the drying time indicated on the packaging of the glue used.
Assembly instructions Mounting the snare strip Turn the cajon upright on the cover panel so you can mount the snare strip inside the cajon. Use the pricking awl (big nail) to pierce two holes with regular spacing into the top of the snare strip (narrow side). Carefully apply the express glue to the bottom of the snare strip. Press the snare strip centrally on the cover panel and flush with the front edge against the inside of the cover panel. The bevelled side must point into the interior of the cajon.
Assembly instructions Fix the snare strip with two nails in the pre-punched holes. Observe the drying time indicated on the packaging of the glue used.
Assembly instructions Mounting the snare carpet The soldering of the snare carpet spirals must point into the interior of the cajon. Make sure not to bend the snare carpet spirals. Before fixing the snare carpet, remove the cardboard angle template from the cajon. Use the pricking awl (big nail) to pierce two holes with each 10 mm distance from the lower edge of the snare strip. The snare carpet must be mounted centrally on the snare strip.
Assembly instructions 3.3 Mounting the striking surface You can loosen the tension straps used to secure the side walls. The straps are now needed to fix the striking surface. Place the cajon with its back on the parallel tension straps. Carefully apply the express glue along the body edges, snare and bottom strip. (bottom strip not included in item no.
Assembly instructions Place the striking surface flush on the edges and press it briefly. The striking surface presses the outward standing snare carpet back into the interior of the cajon. Make sure that the T-logo is at the level of the floor panel.
Assembly instructions Put the pressure plate on the striking surface, check the edges for flushness and press the pressure plate briefly. Stretch the tension straps around the cajon to secure the striking surface. Make sure that the belt buckles of the tension straps are lying on the pressure plate oriented outwards to avoid pressure points.
Assembly instructions Observe the drying time indicated on the packaging of the glue used. 3.4 Mounting the back panel 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. Inserting the sound hole Provide the back panel with a sound hole before starting the assembly. To get the best sound, we recommend a round sound hole with a diameter of approx. 12 cm.
Assembly instructions Saw along the indicated mark. Use abrasive paper to smoothen the edges of the sawn hole. Use an ordinary household sponge for sanding which you wrap with abra‐ sive paper. So you have an optimal sanding surface.
Assembly instructions Mounting the back panel You can loosen the tension straps used to secure the striking surface. The straps are now needed to fix the back panel. Place the cajon with its striking surface on the parallel tension straps. Carefully apply the express glue along the body edges.
Assembly instructions Place the back panel flush on the edges and press it briefly. Make sure that the sound hole is opposite to the snare carpet (closer to the cover panel).
Assembly instructions Put the pressure plate on the back panel, check the edges for flushness and press the pressure plate briefly. Stretch the tension straps around the cajon to secure the back panel. Make sure that the belt buckles of the tension straps are lying on the pressure plate oriented outwards to avoid pressure points.
Assembly instructions Observe the drying time indicated on the packaging of the glue used. 3.5 Mounting rubber feet If the surface is going to be coated the rubber feet should only be attached after that. Place the cajon on the cover panel and use the pricking awl to mark the position where the rubber feet should be screwed.
Assembly instructions Screw the rubber feet with the four countersunk screws in the corners of the floor panel. 3.6 Edge grinding Use the sanding paper to perfectly grind the edges of the cajon so that it can be played as comfortable as possible.
Technical specifications 4 Technical specifications Cajon Construction Kit (item no. 397333) Body material Birch Striking surface material Birch Cajon type Construction kit Accessories Thomann Cajon add-on pack (item no. 397339), optionally available Dimensions (W × H × D) 300 mm × 440 mm × 290 mm Weight 3.8 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Cajon Construction Kit Junior (item no.
Protecting the environment 5 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging material 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.
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