How to Maintain Your Sticks
<p class="p1">The Filmsticks Clapper Sticks are a professional tool, and are designed to be fully stripped down, cleaned, and re-assembled.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>You will be able to keep them in full working order. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
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<p class="p1">To clean the sticks fully, you can remove the 3 screws and nuts, using a Philips Screwdriver and a Hexagon Nut Driver with an 8mm attachment.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>If you don’t have one of these, then a spanner or wrench will also work.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The components consist of 3 screws, 3 Hex Nuts, 2 identical side plates, and the top and bottom Sticks.</p>
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<p class="p1">Once you strip the components down, you can clean the side plates and the sticks by using soap and water.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>When drying, always use a soft cloth. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
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<p class="p1">Do not use the following when cleaning the sticks:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p1">No detergent</p>
<p class="p1">No sandpaper</p>
<p class="p1">No glue</p>
<p class="p1">No bleach</p>
<p class="p1">No WD40</p>
<p class="p1">No acidic products</p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p1"><b>To Re-Assemble:</b></p>
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<li class="li1"><span class="s1"></span>Align the tongue and groove on the inside of the sticks and line them up.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li>
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<li class="li1"><span class="s1"></span>Fix the End Plates on both sides, and as they are universal, they can go on either side of the sticks. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li>
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<li class="li1"><span class="s1"></span>Using the FRONT side of the sticks (holes on the left when front facing), insert the 3 screws and attach the hex nuts on the other side by hand.</li>
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<li class="li1"><span class="s1"></span>Tighten the bottom screws first until they are secure. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li>
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<li class="li1"><span class="s1"></span>Tighten the top stick screw, in accordance with the tension required for damping and movement of the top stick.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>This is to give you the level of resistance you want when slating. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s1"></span>The final check is to ensure that the alignment of the sticks is correct, and the clap of the sticks is clear and crisp. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
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<li class="li1"><span class="s1"></span>The sticks also have a North and South magnet installed.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>It’s quite strong!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>These are custom made.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Accidents can happen, and should you need to refit or replace a magnet then you will require a spare part from Filmsticks.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>To fit a magnet if it needed, use any form of yellow glue, and use a small drop of the glue on the bottom of the magnet, push down on the magnet, and then use tape or a band to hold the magnet in place for a couple of hours. <span class="Apple-converted-space"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>
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<p class="p1">To clean the sticks fully, you can remove the 3 screws and nuts, using a Philips Screwdriver and a Hexagon Nut Driver with an 8mm attachment.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>If you don’t have one of these, then a spanner or wrench will also work.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The components consist of 3 screws, 3 Hex Nuts, 2 identical side plates, and the top and bottom Sticks.</p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0100/4329/3743/files/Maintain-1_480x480.png?v=1644223315" alt="How To Maintain Your Sticks" style="float: none;" /></div>
<p class="p1">Once you strip the components down, you can clean the side plates and the sticks by using soap and water.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>When drying, always use a soft cloth. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0100/4329/3743/files/Maintain-2_480x480.png?v=1644223315" alt="How To Maintain Your Sticks" style="float: none;" /></div>
<p class="p1">Do not use the following when cleaning the sticks:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p1">No detergent</p>
<p class="p1">No sandpaper</p>
<p class="p1">No glue</p>
<p class="p1">No bleach</p>
<p class="p1">No WD40</p>
<p class="p1">No acidic products</p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p1"><b>To Re-Assemble:</b></p>
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li1"><span class="s1"></span>Align the tongue and groove on the inside of the sticks and line them up.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li>
<li class="li1">
<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0100/4329/3743/files/Maintain-3_480x480.png?v=1644223315" alt="How To Maintain Your Sticks" style="float: none;" width="480x480" height="480x480" /></div>
</li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s1"></span>Fix the End Plates on both sides, and as they are universal, they can go on either side of the sticks. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li>
<li class="li1">
<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0100/4329/3743/files/Maintain-5_480x480.png?v=1644223315" style="float: none;" width="480x480" height="480x480" /></div>
</li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s1"></span>Using the FRONT side of the sticks (holes on the left when front facing), insert the 3 screws and attach the hex nuts on the other side by hand.</li>
<li class="li1">
<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0100/4329/3743/files/Maintain-8_480x480.png?v=1644223315" alt="How To Maintain Your Sticks" style="float: none;" /></div>
</li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s1"></span>Tighten the bottom screws first until they are secure. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li>
<li class="li1">
<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0100/4329/3743/files/Maintain-12_480x480.png?v=1644223315" alt="How To Maintain Your Sticks" style="float: none;" /></div>
</li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s1"></span>Tighten the top stick screw, in accordance with the tension required for damping and movement of the top stick.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>This is to give you the level of resistance you want when slating. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s1"></span>The final check is to ensure that the alignment of the sticks is correct, and the clap of the sticks is clear and crisp. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>
</li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s1"></span>The sticks also have a North and South magnet installed.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>It’s quite strong!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>These are custom made.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Accidents can happen, and should you need to refit or replace a magnet then you will require a spare part from Filmsticks.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>To fit a magnet if it needed, use any form of yellow glue, and use a small drop of the glue on the bottom of the magnet, push down on the magnet, and then use tape or a band to hold the magnet in place for a couple of hours. <span class="Apple-converted-space"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>
<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0100/4329/3743/files/Maintain-14_480x480.png?v=1644223315" alt="How To Maintain Your Sticks" style="float: none;" /></div>
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