Step 2 – Assemble large displays
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Remove the three tripods from the tripod cases. Extend the legs on each to form a sturdy
tripod and gently tighten the thumbscrew to secure the legs. Do not raise the tripods
above their collapsed heights until assembly is complete and they have been moved to
their final location for your event.
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Loosen the top thumbscrew on each tripod enough to slide the crossbar assembly into the
opening. Gently tighten the thumbscrew to snug the crossbar assembly onto the tripod.
Two of the cross bar assemblies will have silver standoffs on the end and the other will
have two upright studs. Set the tripod with the upright studs aside to be used as part of the
tree assembly.
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Open a large display case (one handle – two twist lock latches). Before removing the
large display, open the silver links hanging from each end of the tripod crossbar by
twisting the fitting to create an opening in each link. Remove the large display and hang
it from the two links. Ensure that the Plexiglas side of the display is facing away from the
tripod. Close the two links by twisting the fittings. Turn the large display until it is
hanging directly above one of the tripod legs (for improved stability). The power cord
should be hanging freely from the display.
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Repeat the above procedure for the second display. Set the displays aside as one more
component will be added to each display in the next step.
Step 3 – Assemble uprights and tree
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Open the upright base bag and remove the four metal bases. Separate the bases into two
sets with each set containing one single pole base and one double pole base. Ensure that
each base has a plastic foot on each of its legs. If a plastic foot is missing look in the base
bag as they can be dislodged during shipment.
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Open an upright case (tandem handles – three twist lock latches). Remove two white poles
with green caps and one white pole with a black cap. Leave the one spare pole (may have
a green cap and “spare” marking or black cap) in the case. Remove a battery holder from
the case and install 6 AA batteries into the holder as shown on the holder. The negative
end of each cell (with no button) always goes toward the spring in the connector. Repeat
until three holders have been loaded with batteries.
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Unscrew the dark grey cap from the bottom end of each white pole and insert a battery
holder into each pole. To orient the battery holder, find the green dot on the pole and
align it with the green dot on the battery holder. The battery holder goes into the pole
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