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1.0 PACKAGING APPEARANCE: 6 PACKAGES

N° 1 rectangular box 163 cm x 14 cm x 8 cm containing the two pole sections with the central joint pre-assembled.
N° 1 square box 89 cm x 82 cm x 23 cm containing the 6 wooden triangles of the podium top.
N° 1 rectangular box 80 cm x 12 cm x 9 cm containing the 6 Elevya S legs.
N° 1 square box 29 cm x 27 cm x 14 cm containing the central element of the structure with the locking screw ring for tightening the wooden panels pre-assembled, 1 flyer, 1 bag with screws and hardware for assembling the podium, and 1 instruction sheet.
N° 1 rectangular box 45 cm x 8 cm x 7 cm containing the steel pin for inserting the pole.
N° 1 rectangular box containing the 6 risers.
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2.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS

2.1 CONTENTS OF THE PODIUM PACKAGES

N° 1 Lower pole section: with internal joint pre-assembled.
N° 1 Upper pole section with cap at the upper end.
N° 6 Wooden triangles, the colour and material vary depending on the podium selected.
N° 1 Central element of the structure with the locking screw ring for tightening the wooden panels pre-assembled.
N° 6 Elevya S legs with 6 cage nuts to be installed
N° 1 Steel pin for pole insertion
 with QuickSpin™ system
N° 6 Risers with 6 plates and 6 cage nuts to be installed
N° 1 Instruction sheet with QR code
N° 1 Bag with the following screws, hardware and tools:
- 12 adjustable feet
- 1 4 mm Allen key
- 1 5 mm Allen key
- 1 6 mm Allen key
- 1 13 mm combination wrench
- 12 M8x50 screws
- 12 M8x40 screws
- 6 steel pins
- 12 black rubber O-rings
- 18 self-locking hex nuts
- 6 flanged hex nuts
- 1 steel cone-point grub screw
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2.3 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION, NOT INCLUDED

1 spirit level
1 pair of pliers (optional)

Take care when unpacking the poles and components to avoid damaging the pole coating or the triangles of the podium top. The podium assembly operations must be carried out from the ground.

3.0 PODIUM POLE ASSEMBLY

For this operation, you will need:
N° 1 Lower pole section: with internal joint pre-assembled.
N° 1 Upper pole section with cap at the upper end.
N° 1 Steel pin with QuickSpin™ system
N° 1 5 mm Allen key

3.1 JOINING THE POLE SECTIONS

1° Place the two pole sections on the ground and insert the lower pole section, the one with the internal joint pre-assembled, into the upper section. Make sure that the pin of the joint is facing upwards, as shown in the photo. Do not force it; if the joint does not slide in, contact the technical department. 
2° Align the steel pin with the holes on the upper pole section. Using the 5 mm Allen key, tighten it by turning clockwise until it stops, making sure it is properly tightened. If the pole is never separated, the steel pin must be tightened from time to time.
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Video how to join and tighten the two podium pole sections

3.2 INSTALLING THE STEEL PIN (WITH QUICKSPIN) INTO THE LOWER POLE SECTION

1° Insert the steel pin into the lower pole section, making sure that the pin of the steel element is facing upwards, and align the steel pin with the holes on the lower part of the pole.
2° Using the 5 mm Allen key, tighten the steel pin by turning clockwise until it stops, making sure it is properly tightened. The steel pin of the pole connector must be tightened from time to time to prevent it from loosening due to stress and coming out of its housing.
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Video assembly of the pin into the podium pole

4.0 STRUCTURE ASSEMBLY

4.1 LEG ASSEMBLY

For this assembly step, you will need:
N° 6 Elevya S legs
N° 6 cage nuts
N° 6 adjustable threaded feet

N° 6 steel pins
N° 12 black rubber O-rings
1 pair of pliers (optional)
4.1.1 INSERTING THE CAGE NUT
1° Place the leg on the floor with the square hole facing upwards.
2° Insert the cage nut into the hole, positioning the tabs parallel to the width of the leg.
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To make the operation easier, insert one tab first. Then push the nut sideways and downwards until the second tab also goes in and the nut is correctly positioned in its housing.

If insertion is difficult, use pliers, not included.

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4.1.2 INSERTING THE PIN
1° The pin has two grooves, one at each end. Insert an O-ring into one of the two grooves.
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2° Insert the end of the pin without the O-ring into the lower circular hole on the side of the leg. Push the pin until it comes out on the opposite side and the O-ring is in contact with the leg.
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3° Insert the second O-ring into the remaining free groove, so that the pin is locked in position.
Check that both O-rings are correctly inserted in their grooves and that the pin cannot slide out.

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4.1.3 INSERTING THE FOOT
Insert the threaded foot into the cage nut and screw it clockwise until fully inserted.
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4.1.4 REPEAT THE OPERATION FOR 6 LEGS
Repeat the operations described in points 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 for all six legs.
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4.2 RISER ASSEMBLY

For this assembly step, you will need:
N° 6 risers
N° 6 nut housing plates

N° 6 cage nuts
N° 6 adjustable threaded feet

1 pair of pliers (optional)
4.2.1 INSERTING THE PLATE
Insert the plate inside the riser, sliding it into the dedicated side slots and making sure it is centred in relation to the leg.
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4.2.2 INSERTING THE CAGE NUT

Insert the cage nut into the central hole of the plate, keeping the tabs parallel to the width of the leg. As before, insert one tab first, then press the nut sideways and downwards until the second tab also goes in and the nut is correctly locked in its housing.

If necessary, use pliers (not included).

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4.2.3 INSERTING THE FOOT
Insert the threaded foot into the cage nut and screw it clockwise until fully inserted.
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4.2.4 REPEAT THE OPERATION FOR 6 RISERS
Repeat the operations described in points 4.2.1, 4.2.2 and 4.2.3 for all six risers.
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4.3 ASSEMBLING THE LEGS ONTO THE CENTRAL SPIDER STRUCTURE

For this assembly step, you will need:
N° 1 central spider structure
N° 6 legs previously assembled
N° 12 M8x50 screws
(the longer ones)
N° 6 self-locking nuts
N° 6 flanged nuts

N° 1 6 mm Allen key
N° 1 13 mm combination wrench
4.3.1 INSERTING THE LEG
1° Place the central element of the structure on the ground. Unscrew and remove the locking screw ring for tightening the wooden panels and set it aside (it will be needed later).
2° Insert one leg into the housing of the central element of the structure, aligning the holes.
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4.3.2 INSERTING AND TIGHTENING THE FIRST SCREW (WITH SELF-LOCKING NUT)
1° Insert one M8x50 screw into the outermost hole of the central element.
2° Screw a self-locking hex nut onto the free end of the screw and tighten fully using the 13 mm combination wrench and the 6 mm Allen key.
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3° Once tightened, unscrew the nut by about 1/4 turn, so that the leg can fold correctly inwards when closing the structure.

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4.3.3 REPEAT THE OPERATION FOR 6 LEGS

Repeat the operations described in points 4.3.1 and 4.3.2 for all six legs.

Once all 6 legs have been installed and screwed in, check that they close smoothly by folding them towards the inside of the structure. If the movement is not smooth enough, loosen or tighten the self-locking hex nuts. The legs must be screwed in so that their closing movement is guided (they must not close by themselves).

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4.3.4 INSERTING AND TIGHTENING THE SECOND SCREW (WITH FLANGED NUT)
The safety screws are used to stabilise the podium because they lock the legs and prevent them from closing. For this reason, they must always be inserted when the podium is being used.

1° Insert one M8x50 screw into the innermost hole of the central element of the structure.
2° Screw a flanged hex nut onto the free end and tighten fully using the 13 mm combination wrench and the 6 mm Allen key.
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4.3.5 REPEAT THE OPERATION FOR 6 LEGS
Repeat the operation described in point 4.3.4 for all six legs.
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Video assembly of the central structure of the podium.

At this point, the podium can be used in its “standard” configuration (without risers, at floor level like a normal Pole Hive podium). To complete the assembly in this configuration, go directly to point 5.0 “WOODEN TOP ASSEMBLY”.

4.4 ASSEMBLING THE RISERS ONTO THE LEGS

For this assembly step, you will need:
N° 1 central spider structure with 6 legs previously assembled
N° 6 risers previously assembled
N° 12 M8x40 screws
(the shorter ones)
N° 12 self-locking nuts
N° 1 6 mm Allen key
N° 1 13 mm combination wrench

This operation can be carried out easily by one person. If preferred, it can also be carried out by two people to make assembly even easier: one person supports the structure while the other inserts and secures the risers.
4.4.1 LIFTING THE STRUCTURE ON ONE SIDE

Slightly lift the structure on one side, keeping it stable. The height must be sufficient to allow the riser to be inserted under the leg.

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4.4.2 INSERTING THE RISER

1° Place the riser under the leg, with the foot facing the floor.
2° Insert the riser into the rectangular hole of the leg, aligning the holes.

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4.4.3 TIGHTENING THE SCREWS

1° Insert two M8x40 screws through the aligned holes of the leg and the riser.
2° Screw a self-locking hex nut onto each screw and tighten using the 6 mm Allen key and the 13 mm combination wrench. Tighten the screws until the riser is firmly secured.

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3° While keeping the same side of the structure raised, repeat the operations described in points 4.4.2 and 4.4.3 on the adjacent leg.
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4.4.4 LIFTING AND INSERTING THE OPPOSITE RISERS

1° Carefully lower the side of the structure just completed, checking that both risers rest correctly on the floor.
2° Lift the opposite side of the structure.
3° Insert the risers into the two corresponding legs, following the procedure described in points 4.4.2 and 4.4.3.

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4° Carefully lower the structure and check that all four risers rest correctly on the floor.
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4.4.5 ALL RISERS INSERTED

1° Repeat the operations described in points 4.4.2 and 4.4.3 for the last two risers, so that each of the six legs has its own riser installed.

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Once all risers have been installed, check that:

  • all six risers are correctly inserted;
  • all screws and self-locking nuts are properly tightened;
  • all feet rest firmly on the floor;
  • the structure does not wobble.

If necessary, adjust the threaded feet to level the structure correctly (see point 5.4.)

5.0 WOODEN TOP ASSEMBLY

Follow the next point depending on the model of Podium purchased.

Triangles with side strips to be screwed on, continue from point 5.1
Triangles with strips already assembled, go to point 5.2

5.1 STRIP ASSEMBLY



5.1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS
N° 6 wooden triangles
N° 6 strips

N° 18 screws
N° 1 small PH2 Phillips screwdriver



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5.1.2 ASSEMBLING THE 6 WOODEN TRIANGLES
1° Place the wooden section on a clean surface with the back facing upwards.



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2° Position the strip, matching the joints with those on the back of the wooden section.
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3° Start inserting the screws and fasten them to the back of the wooden section using the dedicated screwdriver, making them adhere without tightening them excessively.
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4° Repeat the operation for all strips.
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5.2 WOODEN TOP ASSEMBLY

For this assembly step, you will need:
N° 1 structure with legs and risers previously assembled
N° 6 wooden triangles (the colour and type vary depending on the model purchased).
N° 1 locking screw ring for tightening the wooden panels
WARNING: only if present, remove the red protective strip before installing the triangles.
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5.2.1 POSITIONING THE 1ST WOODEN PANEL
1° Position one wooden triangle on top of the podium structure, making sure it fits correctly.
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5.2.2 INSERTING THE WOODEN PANEL
2° Slide the triangle towards the centre of the podium and make sure that the tip fits under the collar of the central element of the structure. At the same time, check that the protruding part of the leg pins fits into the dedicated groove on the front panel.
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5.2.3 WOODEN PANEL INSERTED
Gently push the triangle until it is fully inserted.

Do not force the component. If the triangle does not fit correctly, remove it and check the alignment of the tip, pins and groove again.
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5.2.4 POSITIONING THE 2ND WOODEN PANEL
1° Position the second triangle on the adjacent leg. 
2° Slide the triangle towards the centre of the podium, following the same procedure used for the first one, making sure that they fit together correctly.
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5.2.5 REPEAT FOR 6 WOODEN PANELS
3° Repeat point 5.2.4 for all the triangles of the podium, making sure that they fit correctly together to form one compact surface.
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5.2.6 CENTRAL ALIGNMENT
Once all the triangles have been positioned, a perfectly uniform circular groove should have formed in the centre.
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5.2.7 INSERT AND TIGHTEN THE LOCKING SCREW RING
1° Insert the locking screw ring for tightening the wooden panels into the central element of the podium.
2° Turn the locking screw ring clockwise, making sure it enters the dedicated groove on the tip of the wooden panels, until fully tightened.
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Video assembly of the podium wooden panels

5.3 CHECKING THE CORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE PODIUM TOP

1° Place a spirit level on the central part of the podium and make sure that the surface is horizontal.
2° If the surface is not horizontal, adjust the inclination with the feet (see point 5.4).
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5.4 ADJUSTING THE FEET (Important for podium stability)

1° Adjust the feet of the central structure so that the surface of the podium is perfectly horizontal.
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If the podium is used in its “standard” configuration, make sure that the central element of the structure is raised from the ground to ensure greater stability.
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WARNING: the podium must be installed on flat floors. For sloping floors, use suitable levelling systems.

In case of surfaces that are not perfectly even, install the podium in concave areas rather than convex areas. Check that the threads of the feet are not excessively exposed to avoid damage; if necessary, use shims for levelling.

WARNING!!! To move the podium, do not drag it, otherwise the feet may bend and become damaged. It must always be lifted by at least two people, one on each side.

6.0 INSERTING THE POLE INTO THE PODIUM TOP

Take the previously assembled pole with both hands, position it perpendicular to the central hole of the podium and insert it.
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To use the WhirlPole Kit, insert the relevant base into the central element of the podium before installing the pole.
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THE PODIUM IS NOW ASSEMBLED

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7.0 SWITCHING THE POLE FROM SPIN TO STATIC

7.1 SWITCHING THE POLE FROM SPIN TO STATIC WITH QUICKSPIN

No tools are required for this operation.

To switch from SPIN pole to STATIC pole and vice versa, simply lower or raise the QuickSpin ring with one click.
STATIC POLE: lower the QuickSpin ring
SPIN POLE: raise the QuickSpin ring
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Video how the QuickSpin system of the podium pole works

7.1.1 OPTIONAL FUNCTION: LOCKING THE QUICKSPIN IN SPIN OR STATIC POSITION
This is an optional function that allows the QuickSpin system to be locked in one of the two modes (SPIN or STATIC) preventing the possibility of switching from spin pole to static pole with one click.
If you do not wish to lock the QuickSpin system, do not insert the steel-coloured cone-point grub screw.

For this optional function, use the steel-coloured cone-point grub screw and the 4 mm Allen key.

1° Locking QuickSpin in spin position: raise the QuickSpin ring, insert the steel-coloured grub screw into the hole on the ring and screw it in fully using the 4 mm Allen key. Unscrew and remove the grub screw to release QuickSpin.

2° Locking QuickSpin in static position: lower the QuickSpin ring, insert the steel-coloured grub screw into the hole on the ring and screw it in fully using the 4 mm Allen key. Unscrew and remove the grub screw to release QuickSpin.
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Video how to lock QuickSpin in Spin or Static position

7.3 WARNING NEVER TOUCH THE SLOTTED SCREW

Do not touch the QuickSpin screw shown in the figure.
This screw adjusts the operation of the QuickSpin system and is set during pole production. If this screw is tampered with, the QuickSpin system will no longer remain in spin position and you will need to contact technical support.
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8.0 DISASSEMBLING THE PODIUM

8.1 REMOVING THE POLE FROM THE PODIUM STRUCTURE

Hold the pole with both hands and lift it until the steel pin is completely removed from the central hole of the podium structure. Then place the pole on the ground, taking care not to damage it, or store it in the dedicated Pole Rack.
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8.1.1 SEPARATING THE TWO POLE SECTIONS
To transport the pole more easily, it can be divided into two pieces:

Place the pole on the ground in a horizontal position before proceeding.

1° Using the 5 mm Allen key, unscrew the pin of the upper section by 3.5 turns.
2° Rotate the pole until the two silver pins are visible, then use the Allen key to push the pin you have just unscrewed inwards.
3° Separate the sections by gently pulling them apart.


WARNING: DO NOT TURN THE ALLEN KEY TOO MANY TIMES COUNTERCLOCKWISE, OTHERWISE THE STEEL PIN WILL COME OUT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE AND BLOCK THE JOINT. IF THIS HAPPENS, TIGHTEN THE STEEL PIN AGAIN WITH THE 5 MM ALLEN KEY CLOCKWISE UNTIL IT STOPS, THEN UNSCREW IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE BY ONLY 3 TURNS.

Video how to separate the two pole sections

8.1.2 REMOVING THE STEEL PIN FROM THE POLE
To make transporting the pole easier, the steel pin can be removed. To do this, insert the 5 mm Allen key into the pin located on the lower pole section and turn it counterclockwise by 3 turns. Once the pin has been loosened, remove the steel pin from the tube.

WARNING: DO NOT TURN THE ALLEN KEY TOO MANY TIMES COUNTERCLOCKWISE, OTHERWISE THE STEEL PIN WILL COME OUT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE AND BLOCK THE STEEL PIN AGAIN. IF THIS HAPPENS, TIGHTEN THE STEEL PIN AGAIN WITH THE 5 MM ALLEN KEY CLOCKWISE UNTIL IT STOPS, THEN UNSCREW IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE BY ONLY 3 TURNS.
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8.2 REMOVING THE WOODEN PANELS FROM THE PODIUM STRUCTURE

1° Turn the wooden-panel tightening locking screw ring counterclockwise until it rises.
2° Carefully remove the wooden panels, making sure not to drop or damage them.
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8.3 REMOVING THE RISERS

1° Using the 6 mm Allen key and the 13 mm combination wrench, unscrew the two M8x40 screws from the corresponding self-locking hex nuts.
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2° Remove the hex nuts and extract the screws.
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3° Slide the riser out of the rectangular hole of the leg.
4° Repeat the same procedure for all 6 risers. To make removal easier, it is recommended to proceed in the reverse order used during assembly.

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8.4 CLOSING THE CENTRAL STRUCTURE OF THE PODIUM

1° Unscrew the 6 hex nuts from the 6 safety screws and remove them (the ones closest to the central element of the structure).
2° Close the 6 legs of the structure by folding them inwards.
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WARNING: it is NOT necessary to remove the legs with this procedure. To reassemble the podium, simply open them again and lock them once more using the safety screws.

9.0 CHECKS BEFORE USE

9.1 Check BEFORE EACH USE that the central joint of the pole is properly tightened.
9.2 Check BEFORE EACH USE that the steel pin of the pole is properly tightened.
9.3 Always insert the safety screws referred to in point 4.3
9.4 The podium must be installed horizontally and straight. All feet must rest on the floor and their threads must not protrude too much.
9.5 If children are present, take the utmost care also during installation and moving operations.
9.6 Pole oscillation is to be considered normal, as the pole is not fixed at the top.
9.7 If you notice any anomalies, contact customer service This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

10.0 MAINTENANCE

10.1 Pole cleaning.
GeckoGrip pole: isopropyl alcohol on a microfibre cloth.
Inox pole: water and ammonia (5%) on a microfibre cloth.
UltraGrip pole: MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) on a cotton cloth (lint-free).
SuperGrip pole (previously known as UltraGrip3): 90° alcohol on a soft cloth. 
During cleaning, use personal protective equipment. It is recommended to ventilate the room after cleaning the pole.
10.2 Cleaning the wooden top: with water or parquet cleaner.

11.0 WARNINGS

11.1 The keys required for assembly, installation and disassembly are supplied. Before using any other tools on the pole, contact the Technical Support Service to check whether the operation is suitable.
11.2 During all assembly, installation and disassembly phases of the product, always pay the utmost attention and follow the instructions.
11.3 If in doubt, contact the support service.
11.4 To move the podium base when assembled, do not drag it on the ground. Lift it with two people, holding the base by the iron structure and not by the wooden panels.
11.5 Do not allow the product to be used, installed or moved by unqualified persons or minors unless supervised.
11.6 As sports equipment, the product must be used by competent and trained persons.
11.7 Do not perform moves without supervision if you are not able to perform them.
11.8 Use suitable protection and certified mats.
11.9 The podium can be used outdoors. When not in use, it must be stored in a dry and sheltered place. It is not designed to remain exposed to bad weather or to be immersed in water; some components may rust.

AGMDESIGN.IT WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR PERSONS CAUSED BY IMPROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT.

12.0 TROUBLESHOOTING

12.1 GECKOGRIP AND INOX POLES ARE MORE SLIPPERY THAN OTHER INSTALLATIONS
Clean the poles as described in point 9.1
If the problem persists, check other aspects: outdoor environment too humid, sweating, etc. If a conformity defect is suspected, contact customer service within the terms established by the conditions of sale.
12.2 THE PODIUM, USED IN THE “STANDARD” CONFIGURATION, LIFTS DURING USE Carry out all checks from the assembly phase. If the issue is not resolved, it will be necessary to add dedicated stabilisation weights, available for purchase online in the accessories section.
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