Shells

Info

The Shells are usually used concurrently with the seated risers and go behind them when set up. Two of the shells have a pole hanging on them for raising and lowering the top section of the shell.

Setup

To lift the top half of the shell, move the raising/lowering lever to raising position, and lift the top with the pole. Next, turn the handle clockwise until it clears the top of the bottom half, then turn it back so it seats on top of it.

Strike

When striking the shells, turn the handle to the right a bit to unseat the top section, then push it out and turn the handle counter-clockwise to lower. Next, set the raising/lowering lever to lowering and use the pole to push up until it clicks, and slowly bring it down. Next, fold the bottom flap under the middle section, and, final step, don't forget to fold the handle down when you put them backstage.