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Using Art Post effectivelyand safely

Exhibit without walls

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• the standard Art Post kit consists of the Post, the Base, the Boot anda pair of hanging brackets.

What makes Art Post unique the Post

Brackets

Boot

Base

the Base is very heavy so take care when carrying it. Get help if you can’t manage.

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Art Post, the easy way to exhibit art www.art-post.co.uk

• the standard Art Post kit consists of the Post, the Base, the Boot anda pair of hanging brackets.

• lights and additional pairs of brackets can be hired as options.

What makes Art Post unique the Post

Brackets

Boot

Base

the Base is very heavy so take care when carrying it. Get help if you can’t manage.

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extra bracketsavailable

Art Post, the easy way to exhibit art www.art-post.co.uk

• the standard Art Post kit consists of the Post, the Base, the Boot anda pair of hanging brackets.

• lights and additional pairs of brackets can be hired as options.

• Art Post can accommodate 2 lights and as many brackets as aredesirable for the size of your art works.

What makes Art Post unique the Post

Brackets

Boot

Base

the Base is very heavy so take care when carrying it. Get help if you can’t manage.

!

Art Post, the easy way to exhibit art www.art-post.co.uk

• the standard Art Post kit consists of the Post, the Base, the Boot anda pair of hanging brackets.

• lights and additional pairs of brackets can be hired as options.

• Art Post can accommodate 2 lights and as many brackets as aredesirable for the size of your art works.

• the Post, Boot and brackets are delivered in protective canvas bags.Please make sure you store these bags safely for packing away atthe end of your event.

What makes Art Post unique the Post

Brackets

Boot

Base

the Base is very heavy so take care when carrying it. Get help if you can’t manage.

!

Art Post, the easy way to exhibit art www.art-post.co.uk

• the standard Art Post kit consists of the Post, the Base, the Boot anda pair of hanging brackets.

• lights and additional pairs of brackets can be hired as options.

• Art Post can accommodate 2 lights and as many brackets as aredesirable for the size of your art works.

• the Post, Boot and brackets are delivered in protective canvas bags.Please make sure you store these bags safely for packing away atthe end of your event.

• check you have all the parts you’ve ordered.

What makes Art Post unique the Post

Brackets

Boot

Base

the Base is very heavy so take care when carrying it. Get help if you can’t manage.

!

Art Post, the easy way to exhibit art www.art-post.co.uk

• the standard Art Post kit consists of the Post, the Base, the Boot anda pair of hanging brackets.

• lights and additional pairs of brackets can be hired as options.

• Art Post can accommodate 2 lights and as many brackets as aredesirable for the size of your art works.

• the Post, Boot and brackets are delivered in protective canvas bags.Please make sure you store these bags safely for packing away atthe end of your event.

• check you have all the parts you’ve ordered.

• the only tool you will need is an appropriate Allen key.

What makes Art Post unique the Post

Brackets

Boot

Base

the Base is very heavy so take care when carrying it. Get help if you can’t manage.

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the Boot halves are bolted together for transporting

• remove the bolt from the Boot.

Basic set up

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• remove the bolt from the Boot.

• place the halves of the Boot either side of the bottom ofthe Post with the bolt holes in line with the hole throughthe Post.

Basic set up

you may find this action easier with the post supported horizontally

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• remove the bolt from the Boot.

• place the halves of the Boot either side of the bottom ofthe Post with the bolt holes in line with the hole throughthe Post.

• place a washer on the bolt and push it through the Bootand Post.

Basic set up

Art Post, the easy way to exhibit art www.art-post.co.uk

• remove the bolt from the Boot.

• place the halves of the Boot either side of the bottom ofthe Post with the bolt holes in line with the hole throughthe Post.

• place a washer on the bolt and push it through the Bootand Post.

• place another washer on the other end and wind on theknob until the Boot is loosely clamped to the Post.

Basic set up

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• position the Base near the location where you will be using it.

Basic set up

the Base is very heavy so take care when carrying it. Get help if you can’t manage.

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• position the Base near the location where you will be using it.

• remove the bolts retaining the handle in place. Keep the bolts readyto hand.

Basic set up

keep the handle safe in one of the

canvas bags

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• position the Base near the location where you will be using it.

• remove the bolts retaining the handle in place. Keep the bolts readyto hand.

• stand the Art Post vertically and position it on the centre of the Baseso that holes on the Boot flanges line up with the 2 holes in the Base.

Basic set up

Art Post, the easy way to exhibit art www.art-post.co.uk

• position the Base near the location where you will be using it.

• remove the bolts retaining the handle in place. Keep the bolts readyto hand.

• stand the Art Post vertically and position it on the centre of the Baseso that holes on the Boot flanges line up with the 2 holes in the Base.

• put a washer on each of the 2 bolts attach the Boot to the Base.Hand tighten only.

Basic set up

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• position the Base near the location where you will be using it.

• remove the bolts retaining the handle in place. Keep the bolts readyto hand.

• stand the Art Post vertically and position it on the centre of the Baseso that holes on the Boot flanges line up with the 2 holes in the Base.

• put a washer on each of the 2 bolts attach the Boot to the Base.Hand tighten only.

• tighten the bolt through the Boot fully using the knob only or anAllen key. Do not over tighten. Then tighten the bolts into the Basewith an Allen key. Do not over tighten.

Basic set up

tighten the Boot bolt first. Don't

over tighten

Art Post, the easy way to exhibit art www.art-post.co.uk

• position the Base near the location where you will be using it.

• remove the bolts retaining the handle in place. Keep the bolts readyto hand.

• stand the Art Post vertically and position it on the centre of the Baseso that holes on the Boot flanges line up with the 2 holes in the Base.

• put a washer on each of the 2 bolts attach the Boot to the Base.Hand tighten only.

• tighten the bolt through the Boot fully using the knob only or anAllen key. Do not over tighten. Then tighten the bolts into the Basewith an Allen key. Do not over tighten.

the Art Post is now secure.

Basic set up

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If you have ordered lights install them now.

Setting up the lights

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If you have ordered lights install them now.

• loosen the clamp on the light until it fits over the upstandof the bracket on top of the Post.

Setting up the lights

Art Post, the easy way to exhibit art www.art-post.co.uk

If you have ordered lights install them now.

• loosen the clamp on the light until it fits over the upstandof the bracket on top of the Post.

• lean the Post over so you have easy access to the lightbracket, place the light clamp over it and tighten.

Setting up the lightslean the Post over to get easy access to the light bracket

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If you have ordered lights install them now.

• loosen the clamp on the light until it fits over the upstandof the bracket on top of the Post.

• lean the Post over so you have easy access to the lightbracket, place the light clamp over it and tighten.

• if using 2 lights, install the second.

Setting up the lights

there is space for 2 lights on the bracket

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If you have ordered lights install them now.

• loosen the clamp on the light until it fits over the upstandof the bracket on top of the Post.

• lean the Post over so you have easy access to the lightbracket, place the light clamp over it and tighten.

• if using 2 lights, install the second.

• connect the supplied cables to each light.

Setting up the lights

Art Post, the easy way to exhibit art www.art-post.co.uk

If you have ordered lights install them now.

• loosen the clamp on the light until it fits over the upstandof the bracket on top of the Post.

• lean the Post over so you have easy access to the lightbracket, place the light clamp over it and tighten.

• if using 2 lights, install the second.

• connect the supplied cables to each light.

• press the cables into the rubber channels inside the Post.

Setting up the lights

pressing the cable into the rubber channel keeps its tidy and secure

Art Post, the easy way to exhibit art www.art-post.co.uk

If you have ordered lights install them now.

• loosen the clamp on the light until it fits over the upstandof the bracket on top of the Post.

• lean the Post over so you have easy access to the lightbracket, place the light clamp over it and tighten.

• if using 2 lights, install the second.

• connect the supplied cables to each light.

• press the cables into the rubber channels inside the Post.

• connect the bottom of the cable to the transformer.

Setting up the lights

Art Post, the easy way to exhibit art www.art-post.co.uk

If you have ordered lights install them now.

• loosen the clamp on the light until it fits over the upstandof the bracket on top of the Post.

• lean the Post over so you have easy access to the lightbracket, place the light clamp over it and tighten.

• if using 2 lights, install the second.

• connect the supplied cables to each light.

• press the cables into the rubber channels inside the Post.

• connect the bottom of the cable to the transformer.

• finally, connect the mains plug to the power supply.

Setting up the lights

the lights are not switched so remember to unplug them when not in use.

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• unscrew the Quick Release lever. Remove the lever and theBracket Back.

Installing the brackets

Quick Release lever

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• unscrew the Quick Release lever. Remove the lever and theBracket Back.

• locate each part of the bracket on either side of Post.

Installing the brackets

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• unscrew the Quick Release lever. Remove the lever and theBracket Back.

• locate each part of the bracket on either side of Post.

• re-assemble by screwing the lever back onto the bolt. Tightenonly until the bracket still slides up and down the Post.

Installing the brackets

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• unscrew the Quick Release lever. Remove the lever and theBracket Back.

• locate each part of the bracket on either side of Post.

• re-assemble by screwing the lever back onto the bolt. Tightenonly until the bracket still slides up and down the Post.

• move the bracket up or down the Post to the desired height thenturn the lever once more to tighten further and flatten the leverto finally tighten ready for hanging your art work.

Installing the brackets

do not over tighten the Quick Release lever as you will dent and damage the wood.!

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• to fit the second bracket for back-to-back use, position it in thePost above the first bracket with the cutout on the faceplate inthe opposite orientation.

Installing the brackets 2 sided

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• to fit the second bracket for back-to-back use, position it in thePost above the first bracket with the cutout on the faceplate inthe opposite orientation.

• loosen the lower bracket until the back and front plates of bothbrackets can slide over each other making the brackets level.

Installing the brackets 2 sided

Art Post, the easy way to exhibit art www.art-post.co.uk

• to fit the second bracket for back-to-back use, position it in thePost above the first bracket with the cutout on the faceplate inthe opposite orientation.

• loosen the lower bracket until the back and front plates of bothbrackets can slide over each other making the brackets level.

• tighten the brackets by flattening the handles into the cutouts.Do not over tighten.

Installing the brackets 2 sided

do not over tighten the Quick Release lever as you will dent and damage the wood.

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Art Post, the easy way to exhibit art www.art-post.co.uk

• to fit the second bracket for back-to-back use, position it in thePost above the first bracket with the cutout on the faceplate inthe opposite orientation.

• loosen the lower bracket until the back and front plates of bothbrackets can slide over each other making the brackets level.

• tighten the brackets by flattening the handles into the cutouts.Do not over tighten.

the Art Post is now ready to receive your art work.

Installing the brackets 2 sided

do not over tighten the Quick Release lever as you will dent and damage the wood.

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• art works can be installed in a number of ways. The simplest iswith ‘D’ rings and cords, just loop the cord over the bracketFaceplate.

Hanging your art work

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• art works can be installed in a number of ways. The simplest iswith ‘D’ rings and cords, just loop the cord over the bracketFaceplate.

• special hooks have been designed that are compatible with theFaceplates. They are screwed to the art work’s frame or stretcherand will keep it close to the Post and upright.

Hanging your art work

Art Post, the easy way to exhibit art www.art-post.co.uk

• art works can be installed in a number of ways. The simplest iswith ‘D’ rings and cords, just loop the cord over the bracketFaceplate.

• special hooks have been designed that are compatible with theFaceplates. They are screwed to the art work’s frame or stretcherand will keep it close to the Post and upright.

• for added security the art work can be screwed to the Faceplatethrough the slots provided.

Hanging your art work

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• take note of how the kit has been supplied and packthe parts in the canvas bags as you found them.

Packing up

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• take note of how the kit has been supplied and packthe parts in the canvas bags as you found them.

• bolt the Boot halves together to prevent damagein transit.

Packing up

Art Post, the easy way to exhibit art www.art-post.co.uk

• take note of how the kit has been supplied and packthe parts in the canvas bags as you found them.

• bolt the Boot halves together to prevent damagein transit.

• the brackets are stored in pairs.

Packing up

Art Post, the easy way to exhibit art www.art-post.co.uk

• take note of how the kit has been supplied and packthe parts in the canvas bags as you found them.

• bolt the Boot halves together to prevent damagein transit.

• the brackets are stored in pairs.

• re-fit the handle to the base.

Packing up

do not rely entirely on the handle for carrying the base.The handle is primarily for beginning to lift the base when flat on the floor.

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For hire or to buyFor enquiries please contact Stuart Nurse

stuart2@artists-connect.co.uk

www.art-post.co.uk

simply the smartest way to exhibit art without walls