How do you get this to stand up? The instructions on the back of mine aren't readable.
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Honestly I just had to try and figure it out. I'm. Not sure the way I did it was correct either but it worked
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Extend the piece of cardboard as the support in the back. On this piece there are markes that need to be punched out along the lines to reinforce the main piece.
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It came with a cardboard stand, attached to the back, if you fold it out it stands up perfectly. Hope this helps.
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You have to flip down the folded up cardboard to go perpendicular to the flattened side pieces. So basically the pieces that fold up and down, go under the pieces the fold left to right. (Does that make any sense??) It's hard to explain without a photo to show the piece. I had to play with it quite a bit, and actually ripped the top part. But after I figured out these guys, Kristoff went up perfectly. :)
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How much does it really weigh- not in size and inches calculated- just the weight in lbs
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There really aren't any printed instructions. Your best bet is to watch some videos on YouTube.
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I'm not sure I can help, but yes I noticed a slight problem when putting the legs. The center leg is retractable, make sure that you push to its maximum, then R2-D2 would stand properly :-) Also the side leg can rotate, from vertical to a back position.
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When I attempted to assemble the stand, I thought it was pretty straightforward: two (three?) tension knobs and good to go. However, after battling the stupid thing for 45 minutes, I gave it up. No instructions and no support phone number -- I have the unit boxed up and ready to ship back. I have already purchased a MUCH superior (and only slightly more expensive) stand. I highly recommend Gearlux Deluxe Collapsible Orchestra Music Stand - BlackEDIT: It looks like some folks have had much better success than you or me. I'm wondering if it is a case of some units simply not up to specifications? Good luck! Happy holidays! When I attempted to assemble the stand, I thought it was pretty straightforward: two (three?) tension knobs and good to go. However, after battling the stupid thing for 45 minutes, I gave it up. No instructions and no support phone number -- I have the unit boxed up and ready to ship back. I have already purchased a MUCH superior (and only slightly more expensive) stand. I highly recommend Gearlux Deluxe Collapsible Orchestra Music Stand - BlackEDIT: It looks like some folks have had much better success than you or me.... » Read More When I attempted to assemble the stand, I thought it was pretty straightforward: two (three?) tension knobs and good to go. However, after battling the stupid thing for 45 minutes, I gave it up. No instructions and no support phone number -- I have the unit boxed up and ready to ship back. I have already purchased a MUCH superior (and only slightly more expensive) stand. I highly recommend Gearlux Deluxe Collapsible Orchestra Music Stand - BlackEDIT: It looks like some folks have had much better success than you or me. I'm wondering if it is a case of some units simply not up to specifications? Good luck! Happy holidays! « Show Less
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If I remember correctly, the instructions were more confusing than helpful. I built it by carefully looking at the picture. I assembled the top half first, which touches the wall. Fix the smallest and next to smallest shelf so that the lip part is facing the back. Then, assemble the bottom with the next three shelves in order of size (biggest at bottom). Attach the back foot. Once both halves are assembled, place the bottom half against a wall and slip the top half unto the brackets.
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No. Infact I tried to bend it so that it could be and it defininetly is not meant to be used as a stand! You can kind of open it and it will stand up, but the slightest jiggle knocks it down.
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Ok John, lol I'm so glad you posted this because it made me take the time to go and give it another try. Someone else actually put this together so I never had a chance to see the instructions. So here's what you need to do. Snap the top part of the canopy on behind those 2 raised bolts that are sticking up. Then glide the canopy right over the two bolts...the bolts sticking up are what secure the canopy to the carriage. Problem solved. Hope this helps!!
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Mine came with instruction to put it together. If yours didn't come with any sort of instruction than I would recommend contacting the company directly. They could email you a pdf with instructions.
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The stand does stink. I know of no other stand for it. I've tried using just one stand but the saucer section is so big that the model just won't stay up. What I did is use the small stand in the back and then went to Home Depot and bought a brass rod, cut it to the right length to support the saucer and mounted it to the original base. I think it looks less clunky.
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Watching the youtube video is the easiest way to understand how to set it up. Also, when you go to fold it up I had to turn it with the instructions facing down toward the ground to get it to fold up properly. Not sure why but that was the only way it would fold up.
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The holes on the base can be a bit out of alignment like happened to me. Turn the base bottom side up and do a little twisting of the heavy weight to make it work. Hope this helps.
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THANK you!! I bought this Dec 2008 and rec'd no instructions of any kind. I wanted to take it apart but was afraid to damage it. It took me an hour to find this amazon discussion. Sigh. So glad you posted this or it would still be sitting on my counter!!
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I don't recall it coming with instructions. It just came in its own packaging but no paperwork. Not sure what you mean about standing up? I usually use it for holding down equipment on my SUV's cargo hold. It suits my purpose fine and I'm happy with it.
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I followed the directions very carefully when putting it together but I cannot raise it. It is a pretty chair, but I am keeping it. Had to go buy another. When I could not get it to rise, I tried to take it apart to start over. Could not. Goood luck.
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Hi John, I'm the original poster, who bought it for my 92-year-old Dad! Hahahaha. Anyway, I finally did get the stand to work. It required a little maneuver: try gently pulling the stand out and then jiggling it a little. It seemed to pop into an adjustment mode that allowed me to easily close it up. Each time I did it, though, I had to jiggle and play with it a little bit til I finally got the hang of it. Hope this works.
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as bizarre as it seems-down. It won't work if you have it up (so as to keep stuff from falling off the shelf). I had a professional put it together after it came with no instructions I couldn't get it put together. He put the in inch ridge down, said it had to go that way, and was able to put it together.
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Hmmm..contact the seller, perhaps they can forward u instructions....i threw away my instructions so i'm no help