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Mounting on the Hi-Hat Stand
* Orient the stopper so that it matches the groove in the top hi-
(1) Assembling the Top Hi-Hat
* Due to the different shape, the clutch included with the hi-hat stand cannot be used with the VH-12. Be sure to use the special VH-12 clutch.
fig.Clutch.e
hat.
fig.Top-02
Clutch Top
Clutch Screw Lock Nuts Felt Washer Clutch Bolt
4. Attach the felt washer, the two lock nuts, and the clutch top, in that order, above the top hihat. 5. Confirm that the upper end of the screw pipe of the stopper can be seen through the slit of the clutch top, as shown in the figure.
fig.Top-03.e
Stopper
1. Use the tuning key included with the VH-12 to loosen the clutch bolt, then simultaneously turn and remove the clutch top.
fig.Clutch-2.e
The upper end of the screw pipe of the stopper can be seen
Clutch Top
6. Orient the clutch screw so it�s in a convenient location, then tighten the clutch bolt with the tuning key.
Clutch Bolt
7. Securely tighten down the felt washer and two lock nuts.
fig.Clutch-3.e
2. Remove the two lock nuts and the felt washer. 3. Pass the screw pipe of the stopper through from the underside of the top hi-hat.
fig.Top-01.e
Top Hi-Hat Lock Nuts
* Looseness or play in the clutch may prevent the hi-hat from operating properly.
