DAMPP-CHASER Piano Life Saver System Bedienungsanleitung

VERTICAL

5-PART SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS REQUIRED: Use either a #2 Phillips head driver or a 1/4-inch hexhead driver, as both types of screws are

included with this sysem. To install the system, you will need:

• racheting driver • screw starter •scissors

• cordless drill • small hammer •file

• small blade screwdriver • chalk or other marker •measuring tape

• wirecutters

The following is a list of components:

.Purpose

191 cm Dehumidifier (with attached extensions) Removes excess moisture from the piano

1Humidistat Controls the Humidifier and Dehumidifier

1Humidifier Brings moisture into the piano

1Water Sensor Probes Measure water depth in Humidifier

1Humidifier Heater Bar Warms pads to aid evaporation

1Two-light Panel Shows System is energized and when to add water

1Watering tube Enables the delivery of water to the Humidifier

1Humidifier pads Used to vaporize moisture from the Humidifier

13 m Extension Power Cord Connects Humidistat to electrical wall outlet

1 Moisture Distribution Baffle Dispenses moisture throughout the piano

1Watering Can For adding water to the Humidifier

1Bottle of Humidifier Treatment Additive that prolongs the life of the pads

1Hardware kit Described below

1System Care and Maintenance sheet / 5-Year Warranty Certificate

The hardware kit includes the following:

2 Y Hangers Used to suspend the Humidifier tank when necessary

13 13 mm #8 screws Mounts clamps

219 mm #8 screws Used to attach the light panel

3 5 mm clamps Attaches wire between light panel and Humidistat

213 mm standard clamps Attaches watering tube between keybed and Humidifier

2Half clamps and serrated washers Attaches the end of the watering tube to the rim

66 mm clamps Anchors Humidistat power cord wire

2Screw hooks Used to suspend the Humidifier when necessary. Used with Y Hangers

2Wire ties and cable ties Used to bundle excess cords

4Pin pegs Used to mount Dehumidifier and the Moisture Distribution Baffle

2 Plastic hanger C clips Used to mount the Humidistat on the Dehumidifier

1 “STOP, DO Not Unplug Label Can be attached to power cord near wall outlet

1Warranty Registration card

While we make every effort to ensure all components are included, it is a good idea to check that none are missing prior to

arriving at the installation location. In the unlikely event that a part is missing, please call your supplier with information from

the end of the box and the assembler’s name. The replacement part will be shipped to you without delay.

Smart Bracket package includes:

Smart Bracket Sensors Attaches to Humidifier heater bar and senses when pads are dry

Single-Light Cube Signals when Humidifier pads are dry

DAMPP-CHASER CORPORATION

800-438-1524 • 828-692-8271 • Fax: 828-692-8272

www.PianoLifeSaver.com • e-mail: piano@dampp-chaser.com

Post Office Box 1610 • Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 USA

To the Piano Technician Installer

CAUTION

You are responsible for making a proper System installation by carefully following these

instructions.

PLEASE PAY STRICT ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:

1) The vertical piano can be exposed to excessive condensation from the Humidifier if the baffle is

not installed.

2) If a cord/wire in the System is installed in direct contact with a Dehumidifier heating rod, over

time, the cord/wire could dry out and crack, posing a fire or shock hazard. Carefully anchor cords/

wires away from the Dehumidifiers with the ties and clamps provided with the System.

3) Do not use a Dehumidifier in the action of the piano without a Humidistat to control it. To

dehumidify the action, we recommend you install a 91 cm, 25-watt Dehumidifier outside the case,

under the keybed, and plug this Dehumidifier into the System’s Humidistat.

4) Advise your clients that they should use only Dampp-Chaser PAD Treatment in the Humidifier.

Other brands of water treatment may contain acids which can corrode strings and metal parts in

the piano. Use of another brand of treatment voids the System’s warranty and may also void the

piano manufacturer’s warranty.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1) The newly-installed Piano Life Saver System will alter the piano’s wood-moisture content and,

therefore, alter the tuning. Ideally, the System should be installed 3 weeks BEFORE the piano is

tuned.

2) A frayed or cracked electrical cord/wire can cause a fire or shock. If the piano runs over the

power cord it can be damaged. Inspect the System’s cords/wires each time you service the piano.

3) Installation of the Piano Life Saver System must be made by a professional Piano Technician or

Tuner. Any warranties stated or otherwise implied are void if the installation is made by someone

other than a professional Piano Technician or Tuner.

Warranty Service Call Parranty Service Call P

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olicy: The 5-Year Warranty for this System covers parts only. Dampp-

Chaser Corp. assumes no responsibility for piano technician labor in maintenance, repair or

warranty service calls related to the Piano Life Saver System. When Systems are priced according

to the manufacturer’s guidelines, most installers agree there is sufficient compensation to cover a

possible warranty service call. At the time you install the System, please explain any

post-installation fees to the System owner.

Representative for all European countries:

Odd Aanstad

Boda Asen, SE-671 95 Klässbol, Schweden

Tel.: 0046 5705 1184, Fax: 0046 5705 1194 • e-mail: europe@dampp-chaser.com

STEP 1. HUMIDIFIER INSTALLATION

You should install the Humidifier first. When you unpack the

System box, you will find several items in the Humidifier tank:

Humidifier pads, the two-light panel, and the watering tube.

Remove the light panel and pads for later use. Uncoil the

watering tube and leave it outside the tank. Make sure the end of

the tube is within the plastic liner inside the tank. Please note the

Water Sensor probes and Humidifier heater bar are attached to

the Humidifier at the factory. The Water Sensor probes are

attached to the Humidifier heater bar mounting bracket at the

middle of the Humidifier (Figure 1).

The Humidifier pads are designed to wick water over the heater

bar, producing warm moist air currents which rise and are cir-

culated throughout the piano. The Smart Bracket sensors

(Figure 2) will signal via a red light when the pads no longer

wick water and require replacement. The Smart Bracket also

turns off the Humidifier heater bar when the pads fail or when the

Humidifier runs out of water.

Mounting the Smart Bracket: You will mount the Smart

Bracket outside the Clean Sleeve©on the Humidifier Heater Bar

(Figure 2). The Sleeve protects the Heater Bar from corrosion

caused by excessive minerals in the water.

Open the SB package and take out the SB sensors (with

attached C clips) and the red SB single-light cube. Put aside the

light for later. To attach the sensors to the heater bar, slide the

C clips on the SB sensors into the positions shown in Figure 2

and press firmly downward. The sensors on the Smart Bracket

should lie on the top of the heater bar.

Drape the Humidifier pads across the heater bar and push them

down into the tank as shown in Figure 1. If necessary, adjust

the C clips on the SB sensors to insure the pads are in direct

contact with the sensors. Unbundle the cords from the SB, the

Water Sensor probes and the Humidifier heater bar.

Remove the bottom panel of the piano and put the Humidifier

tank on the floor in the bottom corner of the treble or bass end

(Figure 3). Place the tank in the side where the trapwork does

not interfere.

FIGURE 1

Humidifier with

pads installed

FIGURE 3

Humidifier placement

Water sensor

probes

attached

to middle

mounting

brackets

FIGURE 2

PADAD

ADAD

AD PP

PADAD

ADAD

Smart Bracket

Heater Bar

NOTE: If the Smart Bracket is not mounted

OUTSIDE the Sleeve, the red “Pads” light

(on the light panel) will blink constantly.

Always mount the

Smart Bracket

probes outside the

plastic Sleeve.

STEP 1-A. SUSPENDING THE HUMIDIFIER TANK

ABOVE TRAPWORK

In some pianos, the trapwork prevents placing the Humidifier

tank in the bottom, and you will need to suspend the tank

above the trapwork (Figure 4).

When the position of the tank has been determined, center the

Moisture Distribution Baffle over the tank position. Then, mount

the Baffle according to the instructions in STEP 2.

Y hangers and screw hooks are used to suspend the tank

(Figure 5). First, attach the Y hangers to the inside of the tank

using the screws at the four corners of the tank. Loosen the

screws which are already on the tank. These screws do not

require wing nuts to secure them because they are self-locking

and will not loosen. If necessary, enlarge the holes in the liner

to drive the screws in.

Screw the hooks through the Baffle about 35 cm apart.Hang the

Humidifier as low as possible above the trapwork. To achieve

the proper height for the tank, it may be necessary to cut the Y

hangers’ top legs with your wire cutters. Note that the Dehu-

midifier will be installed approximately 20 cm above

the Humidifier.

STEP 2. MOISTURE DISTRIBUTION BAFFLE

INSTALLATION

Now, with the Humidifier in place you can install the Moisture

Distribution Baffle. Attach the baffle under the keybed so that it

is centered directly above the Humidifier tank. You may need to

use your scissors to make one or more cutouts in the baffle to

ensure that it clears any plate struts above it. You will need two

pin pegs (Figure 6) from the hardware kit. Push them through

the baffle and into the keybed about 15 cm from either end of

the baffle (Figure 7). A small hammer can be used to set the

pin pegs. On metal keybeds, use the Velcro to attach the baffle

(see below).

Properly installed, the baffle should not touch the strings nor

should it protrude above the bottom panel of the piano. The

crease should be up like a roof ridge to distribute the moist air

(Figure 8).

FIGURE 6

Pin Peg

FIGURE 8

Side view of installed baffle

BAFFLE

TANK

FIGURE 5

Attaching Y brackets

to the Tank

Screw

hooks Y bracket

goes inside

tank and is

anchored by

screws

FIGURE 4

Suspended Humidifier tank

FIGURE 7

Baffle affixed to keybed

with pin pegs

Pianos with

metal keybeds

Attach the baffle using the

Velcro on each end. Peel

off the clear covering and

press to keybed.

STEP 3. DEHUMIDIFIER INSTALLATION

First, hold the Dehumidifier inside the piano approximately

where you think it might need to go, to be sure it clears rods

and the plate without touching them. Press the pedals to be

sure they don’t touch the Dehumidifier when activated. You may

need to position the tank differently to avoid this problem.

To determine the height of the Dehumidifier, measure 35 cm

from the floor on the treble end and use chalk to mark a line from

front to back on the side of the piano (Figure 9). You will need

two pin pegs. Push a pin peg into the chalk line directly above

the Humidifier heater bar (this will allow the Dehumidifier to be

installed where it is centered over the tank). Measure 35 cm

from the floor of bass end and mount the second pin peg.

Notice that each end of the Dehumidifier extends almost

35 cm. Loosen the two clamp screws that secure the telescop-

ing ends. Notice the holes in the center of the caps at each end

of the rod. Pull out the extension (opposite the end with the

cord) 25 cm and tighten the screw. Put the pin peg at the treble

end into this hole (Figure 10). Now pull out the extension with

the cord and install it on the pin peg at the bass end. This

allows you to hang the rod. Tighten the extension screw loosely

but enough to hold the Dehumidifier in place. Step back and

look at the Dehumidifier to make sure that it is level and cen-

tered over the Humidifier tank and adjust if necessary. Now

tighten the screw to hold the Dehumidifier firmly in place. (Over-

tightening this small extension screw may cause stripping of the

threads.)

Note, that with either a tank resting on the floor or a suspended

tank (Step 1-A, page 4), the Dehumidifier should be located

approximately 20 cm above the Humidifier tank. (See the

Humidistat installation instructions below.) If you need to

protect the action from high humidity, mount a 91 cm, 25-watt

Dehumidifier under the keybed and control it with the Humidis-

tat. Be sure the Dehumidifier is mounted under the keybed in a

position that does not interfere with the removal of the bottom

board. Do not place a Dehumidifier in the action.

STEP 4. HUMIDISTAT INSTALLATION

With the Dehumidifier in place, you can now install the Humidi-

stat. It should be noted that the two end vent holes on the top of

the Humidistat act as a “chimney” to vent heat from the Humi-

distat. The holes should not be obstructed in any way in the

final installation. Later in the installation, the Water Sensor

probes, the Smart Bracket and the Light Panels will be plugged

into jack outlets at the bottom of the Humidistat. The Dehumidi-

fier and Humidifier will also be plugged into the Humidistat.

To install the Humidistat, find two C clip Humidistat hangers

(Figure 11). Attach the clips to the top of the Humidistat

by inserting the rectangular base of the clips into the rec-

tangular holes on either side of the 4 vent slots. Rotate the

clips 1/4 turn. You will feel the clips lock into place (Figure 12).

Now you are ready to snap the clips onto the Dehumidifier.

Carefully squeeze the clips onto the Dehumidifier until they

click into place (Figure 13).

FIGURE 12

Installing clips

onto Humidistat

FIGURE 13

Clipping Humidistat

to Dehumidifier

FIGURE 9

Installing Dehumidifier

35 cm from the floor of the piano FIGURE 11

FIGURE 10

Ideally, the lower corner of the Humidistat should be positioned

5 cm above the top of the Humidifier tank and 5 cm away from

the side of the Humidifier tank (Figure 14). With a suspended

tank, the Humidistat should also be positioned approximately

5 cm above and 5 cm from the side of the tank.

Now, plug the Dehumidifier and the Humidifier into the Humi-

distat. Make sure you do not put the plugs into the wrong

outlets. Connect the separate 3 m extension power cord to the

Humidistat outlet which is below the DEHUMIDIFIER outlet.

Then, route this Humidistat power cord out of the piano. First

run the 3 m cord to the treble end. Then run it up beside the

action and out the lid (Figure 15). From there the cord goes

down to an electrical outlet. With experience you will develop

your own technique for bringing the cord out under the lid. The

6 mm clamps may be used to attach the cord to the inside of

the piano.

You may prefer another method of running the power cord out

of the piano. If you feel comfortable drilling a hole in the

bottom board, you can bring the power cord out through the

hole (Figure 16). To provide strain relief for the cord, knot it

and secure the knot to an appropriate wood area with one of

the 6 mm clamps provided.

From the Humidifier tank, take the white cord, with the tele-

phone jack adaptor, and plug it into the Humidistat outlet

marked WATER SENSOR (Figure 17). Plug the Smart

Bracket’s phono jack adaptor into the outlet marked

SB/PADS. Using wire ties and cable ties, neatly rebundle

excess cords for the Dehumidifier, Humidifier, Water Sensor

and Smart Bracket.

FIGURE 14

Typical

Humidistat position

FIGURE 16

Alternate method for running

power cord out of piano

FIGURE 15

Routing the power cord

out of the piano

Dehumidifier

Humidifier

Heater

Bar

FIGURE 17

Power cord to

electrical outlet

STEP 6. WATERING TUBE INSTALLATION

The next step is to run the watering tube to the appropriate

location. You must be sure the tube will fit over the top of the

bottom panel. If the bottom panel pinches the tubing, check to

see if there is more space toward the middle of the panel. If it

does not fit, use your file to remove enough of the panel corner

to allow the tube to go through.

Two types of clamps are provided to anchor the watering tube:

(2)13 mm standard clamps and (2) 13 mm half clamps (Figure

20). Use 13 mm screws to mount the half clamps and 13 mm

screws for the standard clamps.

Figure 21 shows a typical watering tube installation. It’s

important to curve the tube so it can be pulled out freely for

watering. To make this possible, the open side of the half

clamps should face the front of the piano. Serrated washers bite

into the wood and keep the half clamps in the proper position.

The end of the watering tube should extend beyond the first half

clamp by 3 cm to 5 cm. Position the standard clamps to prevent

sagging of the tube in locations that do not interfere with

replacement of the bottom panel.

After the Piano Life Saver System is completely installed,

plug the Humidistat into a non-switchable wall outlet where

it cannot be turned off and therefore will be fully energized at

all times.

FIGURE 18

Tongue-latch and prongs

insert in openings

FIGURE 19

Placement of Light Panel

FIGURE 20

Two types of clamps for Watering Tube

(A) standard clamp

(B) half clamp

FIGURE 21

Placement of Watering Tube clamps

half clamp

standard clamps

STEP 5. LIGHT PANEL INSTALLATION

The two-light panel (Figure 18) features a green light marked

POWER, to indicate the System has electrical power, and a

yellow light marked WATER, which blinks when the Humidifier

needs water. There will be a single-light cube with a red light for

the Smart Bracket. The red light, marked PADS, will blink when

the pads need to be replaced. Connect the two-light panel and

single-light cube together (Figure 18) by inserting the tongue-

latch and two prongs (on the side of the single-light cube) into

the corresponding openings on the two-light panel. Insert the

metal prongs first while firmly pushing the panels together.

NOTE: the tongue-latch is slightly bent to create a snug fit

between the two panels.

To mount the light panel select (2) 19 mm screws and (3)

5 mm clamps with (2) 13 mm screws. Now, run the light panel

cord so that the panel is at an appropriate location under the

keybed. Usually this is at the extreme treble end beside the leg

of the piano. Use the two 19 mm screws to attach the light

panel under the keybed (Figure 19). Take the phone jack

adaptor from the light-panel and plug it into the Humidistat

outlet marked LIGHTS.

Be sure none of the cords/wires touch the Dehumidifier

rods, as exposure to heat can damage the cords/wires.

Conceal the cords/wires from the light panel using the 5 mm

clamps and a wire tie, if necessary.

Two-light

panel

light

8PN 20393-E. 1/10

STEP 7. WATERING THE SYSTEM

The final step is to fill the Humidifier with water. FILL THE

HUMIDIFIER WITH THE WATERING CAN FILLED TO THE FULL

CAN MARK. Instruct the piano owner to add a watering can

filled to the full can mark whenever the yellow low water

warning light blinks. Also instruct the piano owner to add one

capful of PAD Treatment to each full watering can. PAD Treat-

ment inhibits mildew in both the watering tube and the Humidi-

fier tank and increases the life of Humidifier pads.

Warning: Add only Dampp-Chaser PAD Treatment to the

Humidifier water. Other brands of water treatment may

contain acids which may corrode strings and metal parts in

the piano. The use of other water treatment preparations will

void the warranty of the Piano Life Saver System and may

void the warranty of the piano manufacturer.

If tap water comes from a well or is “hard” water, meaning

containing significant minerals, we recommend using distilled

water. If distilled water is used, add PAD Treatment (according

to the label instructions) to insure there are adequate electro-

lytes in the Humidifier to support operation of the low water

warning light. Without sufficient electrolytes, the light will blink

continuously, even when the tank is full. Do not put salt in the

Humidifier, as it is corrosive.

To fill the Humidifier tank, simply reach under the keybed, pull

the tubing out of the half clamps, connect the spout inside the

tube, raise the watering can, and add water. After the humidifier

is filled, the watering can (which is still connected to the

watering tube) should be lowered below the bottom of the rim

so that any water remaining in the tube is drained into the

watering can. Then, disconnect the watering can from the tube

and push the tube back into the half clamps. The System is

designed so siphoning will not occur. This completes the

installation of the System.

Humidifier Maintenance: To ensure a properly functioning

Humidifier, the pads should be changed at least twice each

year. This applies whether a Smart Bracket is used or not.

Change them during the fall service of the piano and then again

in the spring. Replacement pads can be obtained from Dampp-

Chaser or from any Dampp-Chaser distributor. Clean the

Humidifier once yearly by changing the liner. Be sure that the

watering tube is inside the liner when it is replaced. The Tank

must be lowered to do this. The holes in the new liner may be

enlarged with a pair of scissors to make installation easier.

When you replace the liner, also replace the plastic Clean

Sleeve on the Humidifier Heater Bar to protect the Bar from

excessive corrosive minerals in the water (Figure 2, page 3).

Smart Bracket Maintenance: If the System includes the

optional Smart Bracket, the sensor wires operate more effec-

tively if the wires are kept free from corrosion and minerals.

During pad changing, remove the Bracket from the heater bar.

Remove the mineral residue on the wires by scraping with the

dull edge of a knife held perpendicular to the wire. Alternatively,

it may be simpler to bring a new SB to replace the old one.

Replacement SB’s are available from your Dampp-Chaser

distributor. Be sure to mount theSB outside the Sleeve on the

Humidifier Heater Bar.

To protect the Humidifier Heater Bar from corrosion due to

excessive minerals in the water, when you service the

Humidifier, put a plastic Clean Sleeve®on the Heater Bar.

CONTACT YOUR DISTRIBUTOR OR PARTS SUPPLIER WITH

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SYSTEM.

Technical Representative for all European countries:

Odd Aanstad

Boda Asen, SE-671 95 Klässbol, Schweden

Tel.: 0046 5705 1184, Fax: 0046 5705 1194 • e-mail: europe@dampp-chaser.com

DAMPP-CHASER CORPORATION

Post Office Box 1610

Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 USA

828-692-8271 • Fax: 828-692-8272 •e-mail: piano@dampp-chaser.com

www.PianoLifeSaver.com

Clean Sleeve®

Always mount the Smart Bracket

OUTSIDE the plastic sleeve

FIGURE 22

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