
Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 10
5 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 26
6 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 27
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1 General notes
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the product. Read
and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this product. If you sell the product to another user, be
sure that they also receive this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the
right to make changes without notice.
This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual.Symbols and signal words
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Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an
immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it
is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
This light stand is intended to be used for the stable mounting and height-adjustable posi‐
tioning of spotlights. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use
under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal
injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper
use.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
Intended use
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DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of and are not in
the reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the product. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children play unattended with the product.
CAUTION!
Danger of tipping when transported under load
If the stand is moved without having removed the installed device, the stand may
tip over and cause injuries and property damage.
Remove the installed device before transporting the stand.
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CAUTION!
Danger of tipping on unsuitable surfaces
When the speaker stand is installed on soft or uneven ground, the stand may tip
over and cause injuries and property damage.
Install the stand only on even and solid surfaces.
CAUTION!
Danger of tipping due to overload
In case of overload, the stand may tip over and cause injuries and property
damage.
Never exceed the maximum load capacity specified for the stand.
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3 Features
Special features:
n Quick and easy assembly
n 3 m wide crossbar, optionally expandable to max. 4.5 m
n Support height up to 3 m
n Maximum weight-bearing capacity of the system: 25 kg
n Maximum weight-bearing capacity per tripod: 18 kg
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4 Operating
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the product. Keep
the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture
during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material
suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
CAUTION!
Danger of tipping when transported under load
If the stand is moved without having removed the installed device, the stand may
tip over and cause injuries and property damage.
Remove the installed device before transporting the stand.
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CAUTION!
Danger of tipping on unsuitable surfaces
When the speaker stand is installed on soft or uneven ground, the stand may tip
over and cause injuries and property damage.
Install the stand only on even and solid surfaces.
CAUTION!
Danger of tipping due to overload
In case of overload, the stand may tip over and cause injuries and property
damage.
Never exceed the maximum load capacity specified for the stand.
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NOTICE!
Possible staining
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react
with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC floor and after some
time cause permanent dark stains.
In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use felt-pad
floor protectors or a carpet.
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Before you set up your light stand, check the completeness of the delivery according to the
following list:
1. Truss section A (2 ×)
2. T-piece B without bolt (2 ×)
Scope of delivery
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3. Pipe C without screw joint (1 ×)
4. Pipe D with screw joints (2 ×)
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5. T-piece E with bolt (4 ×)
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Basically you can carry out the following steps on your own. But with the assistance of a
second person the assembly will be much easier.
1. Remove the rubber caps from the ends of the truss sections (A).
Assembly
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2. Attach the two T-pieces (B) to the ends of the tube (C).
3. Plug the combination of (B) and (C) on the open side of a truss section (A). Then slide the
tubes (D) through the T-pieces (B) into truss section (A) and screw the tubes (D).
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4. Plug the second truss section on the open end and screw it.
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5. Insert the T-pieces (E) on the outer ends of the two truss sections (A).
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6. Secure the T-pieces (E) with the safety pin.
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7. Unfold the legs of the tripod until the cross braces are in a horizontal position.
8. Fix this position with the safety screw on the carriage to which the three feet are
attached.
9. Pull out the safety pin and loosen the safety screw on the extension tube.
10. Pull out the extension tube to the desired height and insert the safety pin through the
appropriate grid holes. Then slide the safety cotter through the hole of the safety bolt.
11. Fix the position of the extension tube with the safety screw on the extension tube.
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12. Plug the truss with the T-pieces on the extension tube of the stands and attach the truss
with the hex screws of the T-pieces (E).
13. Install the spotlight(s) if necessary with adapters on the truss. Observe the instructions of
the respective manufacturer. The maximum load capacity of the truss of 25 kg (18 kg per
stand) must not be exceeded.
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1. Remove the spotlight(s).
2. Loosen the Allen screws on the T-pieces (E) at the ends of the truss and pull the truss
from the tripods.
3. Disassemble the truss in the reverse order of the assembly instructions as far as it makes
sense to you for transportation or storage in respect of any next assembly.
4. Pull out the safety bolt at the tripod and hold the extension tube while you loosen the
safety screw on the extension tube.
5. Slide the extension tube all the way down and slide the safety pin through the appro‐
priate grid holes.
6. Fix the position of the extension tube with the safety screw on the extension tube.
7. Loosen the screw on the carriage to which the three feet are attached.
8. Fold up the legs of the tripod.
9. Pack all parts of the system in their original package, as possible, and store the package
in a dry place protected from moisture.
Dismounting
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5 Technical specifications
Crossbar 3 m wide, consisting of two truss parts, each 1.50 m, optionally expandable to
max. 4.50 m
Maximum weight-bearing capacity of the
system
25 kg
Maximum weight-bearing capacity per tripod 18 kg
Maximum support height 3 m
Total weight of the system 12 kg
Colour Black
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6 Protecting the environment
For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been
chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that
they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial
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