[pianotech] Pianomation maintenance

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Hi, Paul:
    The QRS system may have some issues on removal, if the system has a recording sensor strip under the keys.  You will see a ribbon cable on one side.  Disconnect it by pulling it out of it's slot.  Getting the action back in is no problem, no need to depress all the keys to clear the plungers.  Easy.  Slide the ribbon cable back into the slot.
    We install these at our store, but I'm not the one doing it.  I just know how to remove the action for service.
    Paul McCloud    
    PianoSD


----- Original Message ----- 
From: paul bruesch 
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: 08/05/2009 10:18:13 PM 
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Pianomation maintenance


Thanks Mark and William... 

One more question comes to mind now... does the QRS get in the way of pulling the action, if that turns out to be necessary? I only ask because there was some discussion here a couple months back about <some> player system that does. I found some posts in the archives about players, but not about getting the action out.

William, your point is well-taken... it's a bit like all the re-regulation after a YC bracket replacement job, when someone has tried to make it play without being aware of the bracket issue.

Paul Bruesch
Stillwater, MN 


On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 10:41 PM, William Monroe <bill at a440piano.net> wrote:

I would only point out that if the system is not functioning properly due to poor regulation, regulate the piano.  Don't go changing the QRS system settings to correct poor regulation.  When the piano is regulated then, you'll have to reset the system - again.  Likewise, I've done a number of these installs, and find the systems pretty sturdy, with no regular "maintenance" needed.  If there is a complaint such as Mark suggests, address it, otherwise, tune and regulate the piano.

William R. Monroe




On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 10:07 PM, perrys piano restorations <perrymark at hotmail.com> wrote:

Hello Paul,
 
I have installed dozens of these systems, and can honestly say they hold up very well.  There is very little in the way of maintenance concerning any of the major pianomation brands, however, there is one thing which comes to mind.  As the piano action falls out of regulation periodically, so can the adjustments and regulation steps in place for the pianomation system.  For instance, maybe some of the solenoids are not playing when the volume is low, indicating that minimum adjustments need to be re-set.  A QRS installer will have the tools to re-run these tests and make necessary adjustments.  Often, I run across systems installed poorly or with haste, and I think they were probably never set up correctly to begin with.  If she has no complaints, maybe this system was properly installed.  maybe ask her how old her system is, and recommend a trustworthy friend who can help her out, or offer an upgrade to her system.
 
God bless,
Mark Perry




I've scheduled a tuning for next week. The piano has a Pianomation (QRS, right?) unit installed. The owner mentioned something about maintenance, but she did not know what that would entail, and neither do I. She does not have any complaints about the system. (Presumably she's interested in keeping it that way!)

Obviously, I'm not Pianomation-trained.  Is there any routine/preventive maintenance that I should do? Or should I find a local Pianomation-trained tech to do? 

Thanks,
Paul Bruesch
Stillwater, MN
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