MSFPT4004 — Regulate actions, keys and pedals of upright pianos

1 Plan and prepare for regulating actions, keys and pedals

• 1.1Analyse and confirm job requirements with personnel, customer or from workplace documentation
• 1.2Identify and follow work health and safety requirements including physical and ergonomic needs
• 1.3Establish and maintain communication with others involved with work to ensure efficient workflow, coordination, personnel cooperation and safety
• 1.4Analyse written instructions and apply to job requirements
• 1.5Select tools and equipment consistent with needs of job, inspect for serviceability and safety, and repair any faults or report in accordance with workplace procedures

2 Align action components

• 2.1Inspect and adjust action rail to ensure optimal alignment
• 2.2Adjust striking distance to industry specifications
• 2.3Inspect and adjust hammer running and angling to ensure optimal alignment
• 2.4Align wippen in accordance with workplace procedures

3 Regulate keyboard

• 3.1Level, square and space keys
• 3.2Inspect and make required adjustments to key depth

4 Regulate keyboard and action

• 4.1Assess and make required adjustments to lost motion to achieve optimal key movement efficiency
• 4.2Assess and make required adjustments to set-off to achieve optimal key control
• 4.3Assess and make required adjustments to checking distance to achieve optimal key control
• 4.4Assess and regulate dampers to industry specifications
• 4.5Inspect and adjust damper spoon bending to industry specifications
• 4.6Inspect and adjust damper stop rail and jack stop rail to industry specifications

5 Assess and adjust pedals

• 5.1Inspect and adjust sustain pedal to lift when pedal is one third through its motion
• 5.2Assess and make required adjustments to soft pedal to operate in accordance with acceptable lost motion
• 5.3Assess and make required adjustments mute pedal so hammers clear felt in rest position but strike felt in lockdown position
• 5.4Assess and make required adjustments to sostenuto pedal so relevant dampers are locked in position when note is played

6 Make final check and inspection

• 6.1Inspect upright piano for playability and performance against expected standards
• 6.2Make further required adjustments to actions, keys and pedals to achieve optimal outcomes

7 Clean up work area

• 7.1Check, clean and store equipment and any unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
• 7.2Clean work area, safely dispose of rubbish and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards
• 7.3Complete required workplace records

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