FLUSH PROCEDURE

1. Pour in Horn Flush Solution Pour in an average of 4 oz. directly into the horn. Two ounces into the bell and 2 ounces into the lead pipe works great on most horns. You can leave the valves in for regular flushing with the Horn Flush system. A big benefit over other methods 2. Let Horn Flush Work

Swish the solution throughout the horn working the valves and rotating the horn. WORK OVER THE SINK.

Set the horn into the sink or other protected surface and let the solution work for 6 to 10 minutes. Vary the time with the amount of cleaning action needed for the horn.

Insert the Flusher tube into the horn from the bell end until the tube reaches the valve area. Turn on the wafer. The water will run through the horn and into the sink. Work the valves to run the water through all of the tubing. The water coming out of the horn may be discolored. Continue to run the water through the horn until the water comes out clear. (HINT:

If you run cold water first, work the valves, and then change to warm water, you can confirm that water is reaching all of the tubing by feeling the temperature of the tubing.) With the water still running gradually pull the Flusher tube out of the horn. Be sure to turn off the water before removing the Flusher tube from the horn. Insert the horn flusher into the mouth piece end of the horn and back flush the horn. (Back flushing is usually necessary on very dirty horns.)

Re-lubricate the valves and slides and you’re ready to play. Go to Maintenance Procedures for Instruments (next page)

Periodically you need to do a full take apart cleaning servicing and full relubrication. Here are basic instructions.

Disassemble the Horn

Remove the tuning slides and place them in a manner so that you know how to reassemble. Generally this isn’t confusing, as there are

usually only four slides on a brass instrument. (Some models may have an extra slide). Each valve has its own slide plus the main tuning slide. The valve slides ranges in size with the 2nd valve slide being the smallest, 1st valve slide next and 3rd valve slide the largest. You should also remove the valves and both top and bottom caps. Check to be certain you know which cap goes on the top and which cap goes on the bottom (some manufacturers have top and bottom caps, which look very similar). Also remove the valve springs if they are separate.

After the instrument is apart, soak the parts in a bowl of Horn Flush solution and brush the inside of the tubing clean thoroughly rinsing with clear water after brushing.

Reassemble the Horn

When all parts are clean and dry, reassemble the valves first. Place a little dab of Vaseline or other quality lubricant on the thread of each valve cap to help prevent these from corroding and place a few drops of quality valve oil on each valve before putting back in place. Each slide should have a light coating of slide lubricant. We recommend a top quality lubricant to insure that slides work freely until the next time you need to disassemble.  visit ZAJA Products for more information.

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES FOR THE INSTRUMENTS

The Slides—Slides need to be lubricated regularly. This prevents corrosion, which can cause the slid to stick. If the student will lubricate the slide and move each of them regularly, there will seldom be a problem with frozen slides. It is especially important to lubricate and move the slides often.

Use any fine quality lubricant for slides. Valve oil is inappropriate for lubricating slides but can be used if no other lubricant is available.

Before lubricating the slides, you should clean them first. Use a cloth to wipe al lubricant form each slide. Clean can be more thoroughly done if Horn Flush solution is used on the cloth first and then wiped dry. The receiving tube should