Thomann THV 3.0 Vibraphone

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 fire. 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 firmly 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 specified in the chapter 'Technical specifications' of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature fluctuations and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to temperature fluctuations (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 maintained by qualified 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.

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 markings (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 markings (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.

Image Description: A full view of the Thomann THV 3.0 Vibraphone, showcasing its polished metal bars, red wooden casing, resonant tubes, sturdy frame with wheels, and pedal mechanism.

Diagram Description: Illustration showing the wide upper frame part being attached to the wide lower frame part using a long guide pin and wing screws.

Diagram Description: Illustration showing the narrow upper frame part being attached to the narrow lower frame part using a short guide pin and wing screws.

Diagram Description: Close-up view of the center rod slot on the base, with a cotter pin being removed.

Diagram Description: Illustration of the center rod being inserted into the wide base, highlighting alignment marks (red dots).

Diagram Description: Diagram showing the center post brace being attached to the lower cross brace of the wide base, with the cotter pin reinserted.

Diagram Description: Illustration of the pedal rod thumbscrew being loosened and the pedal rod inserted into the wide base slot.

Diagram Description: Diagram showing the pedal rod being pushed towards the wide base until spring resistance is felt, then inserted into the narrow base slot and secured with a wing screw.

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 the motor unit (9) with the drive belt onto the control unit (10) of the narrow upper part (3) as shown.

Connect the motor unit cable (11) to the control unit connector (12).

Image Description: Image of the motor unit with a drive belt hanging loosely.

Diagram Description: Illustration showing the motor unit being hooked onto the control unit of the narrow upper part via the drive belt.

Diagram Description: Close-up of the motor unit cable being connected to the control unit connector.

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.

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.

Diagram Description: Illustration showing a pre-assembled unit of bar 2 and bar 3 being placed into the mounts on the upper parts, with a note to match numbers.

Diagram Description: Illustration of whole-tone resonators (closed tubes) being hung between specific mounts on the upper parts.

Diagram Description: Illustration of semitone resonators (open tubes) being hung between specific mounts on the upper parts.

Diagram Description: Diagram showing the drive belt being tensioned around the motor drive shaft and the two resonator drive shafts.

Diagram Description: Illustration of bar 1 and bar 4 being placed into the mounts on the upper parts, with a note to match numbers.

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 provided 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.

Diagram Description: Close-up of the damper beam assembly, showing the thumbscrew, knurled nut, and felt washer being removed.

Diagram Description: Illustration of the damper beam with its spring being placed onto the mounting plate between bars 2 and 3, with connecting arms aligned towards the semitone resonator.

Diagram Description: Diagram showing the reattachment of the felt washer, knurled nut, and thumbscrew to the damper beam from below.

Diagram Description: Illustration of the connecting arms being pressed together and attached to the mounts on the upper parts.

Diagram Description: Close-up showing the pedal pull rod being hooked to the eyelet on the underside of the damper beam and secured with a double bell.

2.5 Installing sound plates

Hook the pedal pull rod (23) into the mount on the pedal rod (7) as shown.

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 different cord guide of the hook peg (27) and the saddle peg (28).

To better put the cord under the hook, step on the pedal.

Diagram Description: Illustration of the pedal pull rod being hooked into the mount on the pedal rod.

Diagram Description: Illustration showing semitone sound plates being placed on bars 1 and 2, with cords threaded around end pegs.

Diagram Description: Illustration showing whole-tone sound plates being placed on bars 3 and 4, with cords threaded around end pegs.

Diagram Description: Close-up showing tension springs connected at the end of the cord.

Diagram Description: Diagram highlighting the different cord guides for the hook peg and the saddle peg.

Diagram Description: Instructional graphic indicating to step on the pedal to help guide the cord under the hook.

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.

Disposal of your old device

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 firm 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.