Set the Tempo to the number indicated on the leader of the The Tempo Setting by moving the Tempo Indicator as this can cause damage to the indicator.ДЄLWAYS change the Tempo Setting by using the Tempo Lever. Of the Spool Box just below and in front of the Take-up Spool. The Tempo 'Indicator' is usually located inside The Tempo Lever is typically located directly to the Left of the Play/Reroll LeverДЄnd it is usually clearly marked 'TEMPO'. While this practice is not necessary in most cases, it is not a bad habit to adopt. NOTE: Certain player pianos require that the paper be wound around the Take-up Spool at Typically, the number will be between 40 and 90. While doing this, take note of the Tempo number that is printed on the roll (by hand) until all of the holes in the Tracker Bar are covered by the paper (see noteД«elow). Once the paper is hooked onto the Take-up Spool, rotate the Take-up Spool Inside the Spool Box below the Take-up Spool instead of in front of the piano keys. In a few models, the Play/Reroll Lever is located Also, the Play/Reroll Lever is always the Place the mechanism into the 'Play' mode. However, in 99.5% of all player pianos, moving the lever to the Right will NOTE: In some player pianos the Play/Reroll Lever is not clearly marked 'Play' and Take-Up Spool resisted being rotated, the Play/Reroll Lever is in the 'Play' The paper across the Tracker Bar and connect it to the Hook on the Take-up Spool. That will allow the music roll to move freely, and thus allow you to easily pull Once the music roll is in place, locate the Play/Reroll Lever and move it to the 'Reroll' With the music roll in hand, push in the Left Spindle and then guide the Right End of the roll onto the Spindle on the Right, making sure that it engages fully with the Slot in the end of the roll. The Left spindle is Spring-Loaded (that's what holds the music roll

This corresponds with the Spindle on the Left. The Left End of the roll does not have a slot, and That sticks out of the Spindle on the Right. You will see that the Right End has an oblong slot which corresponds with the oblong protrusion To load the roll into the upper half of the Spool Box, first examine the two ends of the roll. The bar in between the two halves is called Of the box and a Take-Up Spool in the lower half. Once the Spool Box is exposed, you will see an empty space in the upper half There are two sliding panels which are opened by pushing them to the left and right In 99.5% of all upright player pianos the Spool Box is located above the keyboard. ( Instructions - Click Here)ДҐ) Move the Play/Reroll Lever to 'Rewind'.( Instructions - Click Here)Д¦) Understanding the other controls. ( Instructions - Click Here)Д¤) Start Pumping. ( Instructions - Click Here)ДЈ) Move the Tempo Lever to the correct tempo setting. ( Instructions - Click Here)Дў) Move the Play/Reroll Lever to 'Play'. ( Click Here for General Directions to Expose the Player Mechanism.)ДЎ) Place the music roll into the spoolbox.

( Click Here to see A Standard Tubing Diagram.)

( Click here for a look inside of a typical player piano.) Expose the Foot Pumps by opening the sliding door directly above the piano pedals. Expose the Player Controls by pulling the Flip Board (in front of the keys) outwards. Expose the Spool Box by moving the sliding panels above the music desk. For information about Testing Your Player Piano - Click Here.ДЇor information about Using a QRS Test Roll - Click Here.Д«egin by exposing the Spool Box, Player Controls and Foot Pumps.

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