Rodgers Trilogy - Care and Maintenance

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-THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE RODGERS 32-B AND THE TRILOGY
CARE
AND MAINTENANCE
Like any fine musical instrument, the care and maintenance your Rodgers
receives is part of the protection of your investment. Normally, you should
experience no difficulties with the various systems of the organ. It has been
carefully designed, and only the very finest of component parts have been
used in its manufacture. Even the finest equipment, however, is subject to
occasional malfunctions and failures. Your Rodgers Service Representative
is fully equipped and qualified to handle any service problems which may arise.
CONSOLE, PEDALBOARD, MUSIC RACK, KEYBOARDS AND STOP TABS
Your 32- B or Trilogy, like all Rodgers Organs, is not only a fine musical
instrument, it is also a fine piece of custom made furniture, finished to
hold its attractiveness through generations of use. Only the best woods are
used, carefully checked for uniformity of grain and intensity of figure, and
carefully hand assembled. As each finish coat is applied, it is thoroughly
dried and hand rubbed before the next coat is applied. This hand rubbing
results in a satin finish that glows with polished highlights; a finish that is
lasting and easy to keep looking beautiful. Here are a few tips on caring
for the 32- B and Trilogy.
Console and Pedal Board
A frequent dusting with a soft, clean cloth is usually all that is required.
A small amount of Johnson's Cream Polish on the cloth will keep the organ
smudge-free and will help remove fingerprints. Waxes, oils, or silicone-
base polishes should not be used. Always wipe the finished surfaces with
the grain, using straight and even strokes.
Plexiglass Music Rack
To avoid scratches on plexiglass, the music rack should be cleaned only with
products made specifically for plexiglass cleaning and polishing. One such
product is "Sure- Fire" Plastic Cleaner manufactured by the Wilco Company
of Los Angeles. Apply with a very soft cloth, using straight and even strokes.
Keyboards and Stop Tabs
Keyboards and Stop Tabs should be cleaned with the plastic cleaner suggested
above, or with a soft cloth dampened with water and a mild soap. DO NOT USE
SOLVENTS (alcohol, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, etc.).
Since extreme cold, heat, or exposure to sunlight may injure the finish of any
piece of fine furniture, the organ console or finished speaker cabinets should
not be placed over a heat register or near an open window.