PDP M5 Series Assembly And Set-Up Manual

bass Drum pedal
Step 1: Remove the rubber band from the radius rod of the Bass Drum Pedal (P) and insert
the radius rod into the holes at the bottom of the pedal's base.
Step 2: Rotate the hex shaft counter clockwise until the spring hub is at the 6:00 position
and the chain is wrapped around the cam. Stretch the spring up onto the rocker hub.
Beater
Step 3: Attach the pedal to the bottom of the bass drum hoop on the clear batter head
side using the drum key screw activated clamp on the side of the pedal.
Step 4: Secure the beater ball rod into the rocker hub so that the ball rests about one inch
Footboard
higher than the center of the bass drum head. Position either the felt or the rounded plas-
tic side towards the head depending on your preference.
Step 1: Spread the legs on the bottom section of the Hi-Hat Stand (Q).
Step 2: Screw the upper rod into the the center of the stand. DO NOT PLACE THE ROD IN
Hi Hat Stand
THE STAND WITHOUT SCREWING IT IN. Turn it clockwise until it is hand-tightened.
Step 3: Remove the clutch from the upper rod. Slide the upper tube of the hi-hat stand into
Upper Rod
the base section and tighten the wing screw.
NOTE: To attach hi-hat cymbals (not included), place the bottom hi-hat cymbal through the rod
so that it rests upside-down on the felt seat at the top of the upper tube. Open the clutch by
removing the bottom nut and felt washer. Position the stem of the clutch through the hole in the
Upper Tube
top hi-hat cymbal and replace the nut and felt. Using the top nut, adjust the space between the
cymbal and felts. Place the clutch on the rod and tighten the wingscrew so that the clutch sits
3/4" to 1" above the bottom cymbal.
Base Section
Cymbals (not included): Place your cymbals on the top (tilter section) of the stand. Be
sure to use a felt washer above and below each cymbal. Then hand-tighten the wing nut
on top of each tilter.
Cymbal Assembly Adjustments: Position the snare, 14" tom and hi-hat stand behind the bass drum. Sit at
your drum kit and adjust the heights and angles of all your drums and cymbals to a com-
fortable playing position. Adjust tuning as necessary, please see below for tuning guide-
lines.
Wingnut
Cymbal
Have fun!: Play by yourself, play with records or start a band. Ask your local authorized
Upper Felt Pacific Drums and Percussion dealer about available add-on drums, hardware, accesso-
ries, books, videos and lessons.
Cymbal Tilter
Lower Felt
There is a standard "criss-cross" pattern in which you should ALWAYS tune a drum. Use the recommended tuning
sequence positions indicated on your snare drum as a guide. Use this criss-cross sequence for each drum you
Wingscrew
tune. The following suggestions begin with the drums completely assembled and the tension rods finger-tight.
Step 1: Start with the snare drum. Take your Drum Key (A) and place it over the tension rod at
position 1. Give the key two turns clockwise.
Step 2: Repeat at positions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
Final Adjustments
Step 4: Return to position 1 and turn the key a quarter of a turn and tap the drum with your
finger about two inches in front of the tension rod. Using the criss-cross method continue
tightening each tension rod while tapping the drum to make sure it sounds like the last posi-
tion. Continue this process around the drum.
Step 5: When each position is the same pitch as all the other positions, you are ready to start
tuning the bottom (resonant) head.
Step 6: Follow the same procedure and pattern for the bottom (resonant) head. It is best to
tune the resonant head slightly higher than the batter head for the Snare and Bass Drums and
slightly lower in pitch for your Tom Toms.
Step 7: Use this same procedure for each drum, including the Bass Drum and Tom-Toms.
Bass Drum Pedal
Hi-Hat Stand
Final Adjustments
Tuning Your Pacific Drums
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M5 SERIES DRUMSETS
ASSEMbly AnD SET-Up GUIDE
1-yEAR lIMITED WARRAnTy
Congratulations on your purchase of this Pacific Drum Kit. The following directions
are a step-by-step guide to get you playing your new drums as quickly as possible.
The only tool you will need is the Pacific drum key that is supplied with your kit.
Before starting assembly and set-up, carefully unpack all of the contents in the boxes that come
with your kit (listed on page 2). Separate the items by group; drums to one side, hardware to
another and the contents of the accessory/parts bag to another area.
Additional tips and information can be found at www.pacificdrums.com
PACIFIC DRUMS & PERCUSSION 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This warranty protects the original retail purchaser, only. If a covered product or component fails due to a manufacturing or material defect,
Pacific will repair or replace the product at no charge. To obtain warranty service, return the product to your authorized Pacific Drums
dealer along with your original proof of purchase. In the case that the dealer is unable to correct a warranty defect, the dealer will then
contact Pacific for further instructions and to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number. No shipments will be accepted
without an RA number. Any and all shipping charges are the responsibility of the purchaser.
This warranty does not apply to 1) drums purchased from a source other than an authorized Pacific Drums dealer, 2) any owner other
than the original purchaser, 3) defects caused by neglect, moisture, extreme temperatures, handling, shipping or use under normal playing
conditions,4) finishes, 5) alterations made after the product leaves the factory and 6) drumheads. Pacific Drums and Percussion shall not
be liable for incidental, consequential or other damages that may arise as a result of or related to any defect or failure of this product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Component drum shells
Length of Coverage 1 year
drum finishes drum hardware
1 year 1 year