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How to Best Secure the Future of Music

for Worship (Pipe Organ Restoration and

Maintenance)

and

Out of Sight Shouldn't be Out of Mind

(Bell Restoration and Maintenance)

This course discusses the evaluation and inspection of pipe

organs and bell assemblies, as well as safety considerations for

their installation, evaluation and maintenance.

C O N F E R E N C E FOR C A T H O L I C F A C I L I T Y M A N A G E M E N T (“CCFM”)

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Conference for Catholic Facility Management (CCFM) is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. This program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional

education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

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Copyright Materials

This presentation is protected by U.S. and International Copyright

laws. Reproduction, distribution, display and use of the

presentation without written permission of the speaker is

prohibited.

© The Verdin Company, 2012. All rights reserved. and © Organ Supply Industries, Inc. 2012

Prepared for: Conference for Catholic Facility Management

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T R A C K 3

TOTAL PIPE ORGAN RESOURCES

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Learning Objectives

• At the end of the program, participants will be able to evaluate the condition of an existing pipe organ and its components, in order to determine the level of

restoration and/or upgrading required, using case studies and examples. • At the end of the program, participants will be able to understand safety

considerations when installing, maintaining and/or tuning a pipe organ, using case studies and examples.

• At the end of the program, participants will be able to properly inspect and evaluate the condition of existing bells, using case studies and examples. • At the end of the program, participants will be able to understand safety

considerations when evaluating and maintaining bells, using case studies and examples.

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Bell Restoration and

Maintenance

Out of Sight Shouldn’t Be Out of Mind

Bob Verdin, III

Bell Product Manager

Sixth Generation Verdin

The Verdin Company

www.verdin.com

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Bells: A Catholic Tradition

The tradition of bells has been

inspiring Catholics for centuries and

fulfills an important role in the

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Bells Are The Voice Of The

Church

Mass Call

The Angelus

Celebration Peal

Sanctus Bells

Funeral Toll

Tolling Bells

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How safe are they?

• Many churches in your diocese have made an

investment in bells.

– How safe are they?

– What is the condition of the bell ringing equipment?

– What plans are needed to move or store bells when a

church closes or downsizes?

– What is the appraised value for insurance?

• Church bells are a valuable asset and the voice of

the church community. Over time, hardware

becomes worn and fragile, making the ringing of

the bells unsafe.

When was the last time your bells were

appraised or inspected for safety?

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How to care for your bells

• Bells are a cherished and treasured

tradition; investment in regular

maintenance is always cheaper than

repairs.

• Bells are mostly indestructible; their

supporting bell frame and

mechanical

parts are not

.

• Exposure to weather, temperature

extremes, and neglect deteriorate bell

hardware and make bell ringing unsafe.

• Proper service recaptures a bells warm,

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Out of Sight, Out of Mind

• The rusting of bell bolts is particularly

insidious, as the worst deterioration takes

place where the bolt passes through the

bell head, where it cannot be seen unless

the bell is taken down.

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Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Before

After

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Five Steps to Long-Lasting, Safe

Bells

• Keep detailed records:

– installation and service

– photos for insurance

• Assign one person to be responsible for

bell upkeep

• Perform regular inspections and

maintenance

• Clean the bells and replace the hardware

as needed

• Keep the bell chamber clean and clear of

bird droppings

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5 Signs of Bell Problems

• Shaking when ringing bells risk of

coming loose.

STOP using

immediately!

• Bells are hard to ring

• Bell stutters or sounds muffled:

Clapper return springs could be loose

or broken

• Support beams rotting, rusting out

• Sound of bells have changed

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How to Inspect Your Bell

Equipment

Bell Frames

– Look for wood-boring insects

– Inspect all nuts and bolts and tighten or replace as required – Note and attend to any cracks, aging or wear and tear, and rust

accumulation • Bells

– Inspect bells for cracks and indentations

– Inspect clapper joints, keeping them lubricated. Adjust as needed.

Bell Ropes

– Inspect and replace frayed ropes

– Check all guide pulleys, rollers, and ceiling bosses to ensure they present a smooth surface to the rope

– Lubricate pulleys and rollers • Bearings

– Roughness or noise indicate worn or damaged, and need replaced

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Swinging Bells

• Some towers and supporting structures

may not be safe to handle the swing of a

bell.

• These bells can be immobilized and a

stationary bell ringer installed.

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Restoring Tradition and Voice

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Next Steps

to maintaining and restoring your bells

Choose a company that:

• Will provide insurance documents • Is experienced

• Has established bell consultants and fully trained service technicians • Has extensive support team ready to assist you

• Is reliable and takes no shortcuts

• Has the financial capital to stand behind their products and service • Has references from projects/installations of similar size and scope

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Questions?

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T R A C K 3

This concludes The American Institute of Architects

Continuing Education Systems Course.

Bob Verdin, III

Bell Product Manager Sixth Generation Verdin The Verdin Company www.verdin.com

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The Verdin Company

The Verdin Company is the world’s largest

supplier of bells, carillons, and clocks. Verdin

provides bells, bell ringing equipment, and

clocks to over 50,000 churches, colleges,

shopping centers, public spaces and

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The Verdin Company

• For 170 years, Verdin has created, preserved,

and restored distinct bell sounds for more

than 10,000 Catholic churches and cathedrals

across the US.

• Over 50,000 installations around the world

• A sixth-generation Catholic family business

• Over 75 dedicated employees, bell

consultants, and service technicians across

the U.S.

• Ohio’s oldest privately-held manufacturer

– Bells, Clocks, Towers, Repair and Restoration,

Service

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