Freenotes Harmony Park CATR-IG Caterpillar Bells Installation Guide

June 1, 2024
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Freenotes Harmony Park CATR-IG Caterpillar Bells

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: Can I use different mallets with the Caterpillar Bells?
    • A: It is recommended to use the provided replacement mallets (RPLC-CATR-MALLET) for optimal performance and sound quality.
  • Q: Are the bells weather-resistant?
    • A: Yes, the Caterpillar Bells are designed with materials such as anodized aluminum and powder-coated steel to withstand various weather conditions.

Information

  • SCALE: C MAJOR PENTATONIC
  • NOTES: (HEAD TO TAIL) C,C,D,E,G,A,D
  • TIMBRE: BRIGHT / HAND BELL
  • BELLS: ANODIZED ALUMINUM
  • FRAME: POWDER COATED STEEL
  • SPACERS: ZINC PLATED BRASS / NYLON
  • HARDWARE: STAINLESS STEEL
  • MALLET HOLDERS: HDPE
  • REPLACEMENT MALLETS: RPLC-CATR-MALLET

INSTRUMENT COMPONENTS

CATERPILLAR BELLS – INSTRUMENT COMPONENTS

CATERPILLAR BELLS – INSTRUMENT COMPONENTS

ITEM NO.| PART NUMBER| DESCRIPTION| CATR-IG| CATR-SM| CATR-PM
1| CATR-BOM| CATERPILLAR BELLS-PRE ASSEMBLY| 1| 1| 1
2| POST-STL-IG-EXT-FP| IN-GROUND STEEL POST EXTENSION (POWDER-COATED)| 1| –| –
3| 92240A624| 3/8″-16 HEX HEAD SCREW, 1″LG. SS| 3| –| –
4| 91845A031| 3/8″-16 HEX NUT, SS| 3| –| 3
5| POW 07315| 3/8″-16 WEDGE EXPANSION ANCHOR, 3.75″LG. SS| –| 3| –
6| 9267K43| 35/64″ HEX NUT CAP| –| 3| –
7| FWR_BFLY-PM-PS| FLOWER AND BUTTERFLY – HDPE PORTABLE STAND (1″ BLACK)| –| –| 1
8| 91185A867| 3/8″-16 THUMB SCREW, 1″LG. SS| –| –| 3

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CATERPILLAR BELLS: IN-GROUND INSTALLATION

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  1. Apply a couple drops of blue loctite to the end of the threads on the 3/8″-16 Hex Head Screws.
  2. Attach the Instrument Pre-Assembly to the In Ground Post Extension by aligning the holes on each component and fastening them together with the (3) 3/8″ Hex Head Screws and the (3) 3/8″-16 Hex Nuts.
  3. Excavate one 10″ diameter hole, 36″ deep, at the installation location.
  4. With two people, lower instrument with post extension attached into the excavated hole. Verify correct placement and levelness of the Instrument. Check for sufficient clearance around the Instrument, a 36″ perimeter around the Instrument is recommended for wheelchair accessibility.
  5. Lastly, pour concrete around the In Ground Extension. If necessary, brace the Instrument to hold it rigid while the concrete cures. Leave to set according to the concrete manufacturers guidelines. Approximately (3) 80lb. bags will be needed.

CATERPILLAR BELLS: SURFACE MOUNT INSTALLATION

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  1. Determine installation location. Verify concrete pad is a minimum of 24″ long x 24″ wide x 6″ thick. If the concrete pad is at an angle, steel washers are required to act as shims (Shims not provided). If there is not already an existing pad, approximately (4) 80lb. bags will be needed. Allow concrete to cure per concrete manufacturers guidelines.
  2. With two people place the Instrument Assembly onto the concrete pad and mark the center of the holes on the surface mount base. After you have made your marks, set aside the Instrument in order to drill for anchor holes. With a hammer or rotary drill, drill through concrete at marked locations. Drill to a minimum depth of 4″. A 3/8″ masonry drill bit will be needed.
  3. Place the Instrument back over the drilled out holes. Insert provided anchor bolts into aligned holes. Position anchor nut so that it is flush with the top of the bolt. Pound anchor bolts into the hole until the anchor washer is flush with the surface mount base. Tighten anchor bolts until they are snug. Cover remaining bolt sections with provided nut caps.
  4. Verify the correct placement, levelness, and finished height of the Instrument. Check for sufficient clearance around the Instrument, a 36″ perimeter around the Instrument is recommended for wheelchair accessibility.
  5. If installing onto wet concrete, us the wet set anchor manufacturers guidelines for installation procedures.

CATERPILLAR BELLS: PORTABLE MOUNT INSTALLATION

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  1. With two people have one situate the Instrument Assembly onto the Portable Stand and align the holes.
  2. Have the second person secure the Instrument to the Portable Stand with the provided 3/8″-16 Thumb Screws. Thumb Screws should be tightened snuggly to prevent any raddling during play. The 3/8″-16 Hex Nuts are repressed into the Portable Stand from the Factory.

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