Dance Poles and Dance Podiums Instructions

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IMPORTANT NOTES

A) The stainless steel pole supplied will be either 2” or 50mm in diameter with a wall thickness of 1.5mm or 3mm. It will have been cut approximately 100mm (4”) shorter than the ceiling height given.

B) The pole does not require any permanent floor or ceiling fixings when being installed in a property with a solid floor(*) and ideally a concrete ceiling. A ceiling joist can be utilised instead when fitting to a plasterboard type ceiling. (*) – We do not recommend installing the pole on a “sprung” dance floor without an additional floor spreader plate.

If in doubt, seek advice from a professional tradesman.

C) One person can erect the pole, albeit some aspects of the installation can be made easier with the help of a second person.

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMMENCING INSTALLATION.

1. Fit the self- adhesive pads to the adjustable foot and top plate
2. Insert the adjustable foot assembly into one end of the dance pole.
3. Place the top plate onto the other end of the pole. If using a “Polestar Plus”, please refer to separate instruction leaflet now.
4. Now place the pole directly below a ceiling joist (when fitting to a plasterboard ceiling), in the position where the pole is to be used.

***** FAILING TO DO THIS COULD DAMAGE THE CEILING *****

5. With the adjustable foot on the floor, twist the pole anti-clockwise. This will raise the pole to the ceiling.
6. When the top plate is just touching the ceiling and it is safe to let go of the pole, you must now check that the pole is vertical. To do this ideally use a spirit level, or “eye-up” the pole with other vertical lines in the room, such as a corner or a door frame. You must do this from two sides (“12 o’clock” and “3 o’clock”). Gently tap the pole into the correct vertical position (you may need to untwist the pole slightly to do so)
7. When you are satisfied that the pole is vertical, hold the pole with one hand or get an assistant to do so. Using the 13mm spanner supplied, turn the small nut on the adjustable foot clockwise several turns until the pole is securely and firmly locked between the floor and ceiling and does not rotate. Check by pulling and pushing the pole rigorously to ensure that it is securely in place and is not rotating.
8. Once the pole is fitted securely, spin the loose Lock Nut on the adjustable foot anti-clockwise until it makes contact with the underside of the threaded insert
9. Use the 19mm spanner supplied to tighten the lock nut against the threaded insert This will normally only require a small movement with the spanner.  It may be necessary to use the 13mm spanner on the adjustable foot to prevent it turning when tightening the lock nut.

AFTER A FINAL CHECK AS TO ITS RIGIDITY, YOUR POLE IS NOW READY FOR USE (SEE ALSO “RESTRICTIONS OF USE” LEAFLET).

IT IS ALSO VITALLY IMPORTANT THAT YOU RE-CHECK THE POLE FOR RIGIDITY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE DURING USE OF THE POLE. SHOULD THE POLE START TO LOOSEN OR ROTATE, RE-ADJUST THE FOOT A LITTLE MORE AS DESCRIBED IN POINTS 7 TO 9 ABOVE.

10. Disassembly is simply a matter of reversing the above instructions

Disclaimer.
Owners/users of the pole do so at their own risk and we cannot accept any liability for injury or damage caused by improper use or installation. If in any doubt, we recommend installation be undertaken by a professional tradesperson.

Important Note re Foot Assembly Maintenance

Please note that the thread on the adjustable foot fitting supplied with your dance pole has been lubricated prior to despatch.

We would recommend that you apply a small amount of light oil (e.g. 3-in-one oil, WD40 etc.) from time to time to the thread, as the factory-applied lubricant is likely to dry out after a period of time.

In addition, it is also recommended that you take a minute to run the steel insert fully up and down the threaded shaft of the foot assembly after every use. This is especially important if the pole is constantly being used in the same location and only a very limited amount of the threaded shaft is actually used.

Thess actions should ensure trouble free use of the foot fitting during the life of the pole.  

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The adjustable foot, threaded insert and lock nut are normally supplied pre-assembled.

Not supplied:Power drill and bits, screwdriver, spirit level, step-ladder, marker pencil (to mark the location of the ceiling fixing), “rawl plug(s)”.

IMPORTANT NOTES

A) The pole must be installed in a property with a solid floor and ideally a concrete ceiling. a ceiling joist can be utilised instead when fitting to a plasterboard type ceiling.

If in doubt, seek advice from a professional tradesman.

B) The pole can be erected by one person, albeit some aspects of the installation can be made easier with the help of a second person. 

C) Ensure that the position you have chosen for the pole both allows you sufficient room to use the pole and that it complies with the floor and ceiling fitting requirements described in A) above. Additionally, ensure that the area that you will be screwing and drilling into is free of services such as electric cables etc.

If in doubt, seek advice from a professional tradesman.

D) The long screws supplied with the flange fittings may not be suitable for all types of ceiling.  If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of these fixings, please seek advice from either a professional tradesman, or even your local “diy” store

E) Screw the chromed flange fixing to the ceiling in the required place ensuring that it is permanently and securely fixed.  appropriate “rawl” type plug(s) maybe needed at this point.

F) Attach the self adhesive rubber pad to the adjustable foot.

G) Insert the adjustable foot assembly into the bottom of the pole.

H) Fix the black plastic cap to the opposite end of the pole.

I) Insert the top of the pole into the now secured ceiling flange.  After ensuring the pole is vertical, preferably with the use of a spirit level, tighten the small nut on the adjustable foot clockwise using the 13mm spanner supplied until the pole becomes secure and rigid.   Check by pulling and pushing the pole rigorously to ensure that it is securely in place

DO NOT CONTINUE TO KEEP ADJUSTING THE FOOT AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOOT, POLE OR THE FLOOR AND/OR CEILING.

J) Once the pole is fitted securely, spin the loose lock nut on the adjustable foot anti-clockwise until it makes contact with the underside of the threaded insert. 

K) Use the 19mm spanner supplied to tighten the lock nut against the threaded insert, this will normally only require a small amount of ant-clockwise movement with the spanner.  It may be necessary to use the 13mm spanner on the adjustable foot to prevent it turning when tightening the lock nut.

After a final check to its rigidity, your pole is now ready for use (see also “restrictions of use” leaflet)

WE ALSO RECOMMEND THAT YOU RE-CHECK THE POLE/FIXINGS BEFORE EACH AND EVERY SUBSEQUENT USE.

L) Disassembly is simply a matter of reversing the above instructions.

Disclaimer. We cannot accept liability for injury or damage caused by improper installation or unsuitable fixings. If in any doubt, we recommend installation be done by a professional tradesperson.

CONTENTS

Not supplied:Power drill and bits, screwdriver, spirit level, step-ladder, marker pencil (to mark the location of the screw fixings), “rawl plugs”.

IMPORTANT NOTES

A) The pole must be installed in a property with a solid floor and ideally a concrete ceiling. A ceiling joist can be utilised instead when fitting to a plasterboard type ceiling. If in doubt, seek advice from a professional tradesman.

B) The pole can be erected by one person, albeit some aspects of the installation can be made easier with the help of a second person.

C) Ensure that the position you have chosen for the pole both allows you sufficient room to use the pole and that it complies with the floor and ceiling fitting requirements described in a) above.

D) Slide the 2 fittings onto the pole in the correct orientation and position the pole where required.

E) Screws are provided with the fittings, but if you are in any doubt as to their suitability in respect of your own floor/ceiling composition, seek advice from either a professional tradesman or even your local “DIY” store.

F) Screw the ceiling fixing in place, ensuring that it is permanently and securely fixed. Appropriate “rawl” type plugs maybe needed at this point. To prevent the pole rotating, it is recommended that the short self-tap screw is inserted through the hole in the side of the chrome fitting. You will need to drill a small hole in the tube to accept the self-tap screw.

G) Preferably with the use of a spirit level, ensure the pole is vertical before screwing the bottom fixing into place. Again “rawl” type plugs maybe required to ensure a secure fixing. We also recommend that the other small self-tap screw is utilised to stop the pole from rotating (see F) above).

H) Double check that the pole is securely fixed before using the pole for the first time.We also recommend that you re-check the pole/fixings before each and every subsequent use..

I) Enjoy !!

Disclaimer.
We can accept no liability for injury or damage caused by improper installation or unsuitable fixings. If in any doubt, we recommend installation be done by a professional tradesperson

Polestar Plus poles are supplied with a long threaded adjuster which fits to the top of the pole and provides up to 400mm (16”) of additional adjustment. A circular top plate fitted with a spigot is also supplied, which locates into the top of the long adjuster.

Polestar Plus long adjustor

Polestar Plus celing plate

Long adjuster assembly fitted to the top of the pole

You now need to establish approximately how much height adjustment is required by measuring from the top of the pole to the ceiling.  The adjuster can then be quickly extended by lifting the adjusting ring away from the top of the pole, thereby exposing as much of the threaded part of the adjuster that is necessary. Spin the adjusting ring anti-clockwise until it sits against the top of the pole, so ensuring that the adjuster does not drop down into the pole again. This adjustment should be made with the pole in as near a horizontal position as possible. Once the initial adjustment has been made, the pole should be tried again in the position where it is to be used. The top ceiling plate should be just clear of the ceiling, with ideally a maximum gap of 25mm (1”).

If further major adjustment is required to achieve this fit, the pole should be returned to a near horizontal position again before the adjustment is made.

Once the top adjustment has been completed and the circular top plate is just clear of the ceiling, continue the installation of the pole with step 4 of the standard Polestar instructions.  

These notes are additional to, and must be read in conjunction with the instructions issued with a standard Polestar dance pole.

1. Your Polestar Split (HD) is very heavy and we would recommend that at least 2 people are used to ensure its safe installation and disassembly.

2. The pole has been deliberately cut into 2 unequal lengths. This is to allow you to have the join either nearer the floor or nearer the ceiling to suit your own personal preference. The longer length has an internal spigot permanently fitted into the tube.

3. The shorter length has had one end “machine” faced-off to give a very clean cut. The same end has also been “bored-out” internally to be able to accept the spigot protruding from the longer piece of dance pole. Simply by looking down each end of the tube, you should be able to identify which end has been “made ready” to accept the spigot.

4. With the longer section preferably being held by one person horizontally on a firm surface such as a table or bench, the “machined end” of the shorter section should be offered up to the spigotted end of the pole.

6. Once you are satisfied that the two parts are closely butted together, you should now refer to the standard Polestar instruction leaflet to continue the installation.

7. When the time comes to disassemble the pole, this should again be undertaken by 2 people due to the weight of the pole and the tightness of the joining spigot.

8. Care must be taken not to damage the poles, especially the “machined” end of the shorter piece. If it is damaged or dented, you may subsequently have difficulty in making it engage with the joining spigot.

The dance pole tube is supplied cut to size with the bottom plug insert already fitted to the bottom of the pole tube (The top insert may also be fitted to the pole).

1. Adjust the position of the loose hexagonal nut on the threaded adjustable foot so that it is close to the hex nut that is welded to the round plate, as illustrated in the adjacent photograph.

Adjustable foot

2. Screw the threaded foot into the plug insert fitted at the bottom of the pole tube. The threaded foot should be fully inserted so that the loose hexagonal nut is close to the bottom of the tube

3. Locate the Ceiling Plate onto the top plug fitting at the top of the pole

Ceiling Plate

4. Locate the floor plate onto the bottom of the adjustable foot and position the pole vertically where it is to be sited.

N.B.   On plasterboard ceilings the pole must be sited directly beneath a ceiling joist.

Floor Plate

5. Fit the locking pin into the hole in the flange of the adjustable foot. The flange should be rotated as the pin is fitted to allow the pin to seat into the matching hole in the floor plate.
(The locking pin may be round headed or hexagonal headed).

Locking pin fitted

6. Maintaining the vertical position of the pole, spin the tube anticlockwise until the top ceiling plate touches the ceiling.

7. Check that the pole is vertical (and on plasterboard ceilings remains directly beneath a ceiling joist). Ideally use a spirit level to check that that the pole is vertical or “eye-up” the pole against a vertical feature such as a corner of the room or the side of a door frame.

This must be done from two sides (“12 o’clock and 3 o’clock”). Gently tap the pole into the correct vertical position (you may need to untwist the foot assembly to do so).

8. Once the pole is vertical, locate the jaws of the 24mm spanner to the flats at the base of bottom plug insert, which is fitted to the bottom of the pole tube. Turn the spanner anti clockwise several turns until the pole is securely and firmly locked between floor and ceiling.

9. Check by pulling and pushing the pole rigorously to ensure that it is securely in place. Do not continue to keep adjusting the foot after the pole is securely and firmly in place as this may cause damage to the foot, pole or plasterboard ceiling.

10. Once the pole is fitted securely, spin the loose hexagonal nut on the adjustable foot until it is adjacent to the plug fitting mounted in the bottom of the pole tube.

11. Using the 24mm spanner, tighten the nut against the bottom plug insert. This will normally only require a small anticlockwise movement with the spanner. It may be necessary to use a second spanner on the flats at the base of bottom plug insert to prevent this turning.

12. Make a final check to ensure that the pole is vertical and remains secure. Using a pencil, the position of the floor and ceiling fittings can now be marked on the floor and ceiling. The pole should now be dismantled (reversing the installation instructions) to allow the floor and ceiling plated to be screwed in place at the positions marked.

As the requirement for screws and Rawlplugs etc. will be dependent upon the construction of the floor and ceiling these items are not supplied. The floor and ceiling plates are drilled and countersunk to accept No 8 wood screws.

13. Once the floor and ceiling fittings have been screwed in position the pole can be reinstalled (following these instructions).

14. The pole can be converted from fixed to spinning by removing or refitting the locking pin that locates into the flange of the adjustable foot. When fitting the locking pin, the pole should be rotated to allow the pin to fully locate into the matching hole in the floor plate.

The pole should be inspected before and during each use to ensure that it remains securely fitted between floor and ceiling.

Users must be aware of and comply with the Restrictions of Use Leaflet attached.

If you have a problem or require any technical help please telephone 01279 406270

IMPORTANT NOTE: THE DANCE POLE SUPPLIED IS HEAVY AND IDEALLY REQUIRES 2 PEOPLE TO SAFELY INSTAL IT IN THE DANCE PODIUM

1. After acquainting yourself with the “Podium Risk Assessment” supplied, site the base unit in the position where it is to be used.

2. Carefully position the podium on its side and thread the dance pole horizontally through the hole in the top of the podium until it is within the aluminium coupler welded to the bottom of the podium framework (2-person operation).

3. Tighten the 2 couplers (the one on the base of the unit as in 2. above, and the one just below the podium deck) by use of the wingnuts to secure the dance pole in position.

4. Carefully lift the podium into the upright position (2-person operation), ensuring that the pole in particular does not hit any persons or property nearby.

5. Fit the 2-piece plywood floor into the podium base locating the plywood onto the lower framework. Place 8 x 25Kg (56lb) weights (or an equivalent amount of kentledge) onto the plywood floor to stabilise the units

6. Where a step is required, mount the tread onto the base unit by fitting the coupler on the back of the tread onto one of the vertical tubes on the base unit

7. After double-checking that the pole is secure, fit the valance to the podium.

IMPORTANT NOTE: THE ASSEMBLY OF THE DEMOUNTABLE DANCE PODIUM CAN BE MANAGED BY ONE PERSON, BUT IDEALLY REQUIRES 2 PEOPLE.

A Demountable Podium consists of a base frame, a top frame inclusive of the podium deck, 4 legs with upper and lower rings, a two-part weight board, a dance pole and a valance (optional).

Sufficient weights will also be required to stop the podium from tipping over when in use.

1. After acquainting yourself with the equipment and the “Podium Risk Assessment” supplied, site the base unit in the position where it is to be used.

2. Carefully position the base frame on one of its sides. Insert the 4 leg tubes into each of the 4 partially opened couplers welded into the corner of the base frame. The leg tubes are labelled to show which way they should go. The velcro on the frame should be facing you when you are putting the legs in place.

3. Ensure that the bottom ring on each leg tube is resting on the top of the coupler. They should protrude out slightly from the bottom of the base frame. When correctly in position, tighten up the wingnuts on each of the 4 couplers.

4. Place the base frame with the legs attached onto the floor. Place the 2-part weight board onto the framework and ensure that it is securely held by the velcro strips.

5. Ideally using two people, you can now position the top frame in place. This is easier to do with both frames on their side and the top frame being married up to the 4 legs that are already secured in place. The couplers in the top frame should rest on the upper rings of the legs. When in place, tighten the wing nuts on each of the 4 couplers.

6. The pole can now be inserted through the hole in the podium deck, either with the podium still on its side or after it has been placed on the floor on its 4 legs. The bottom of the pole MUST rest on the bottom frame within the ring welded in place in the centre of the frame. The wingnut on the coupler beneath the podium top frame should now be tightened up.

7. With the podium in place in its upright position, ensure that the podium is basically level before use. Small deviations can be corrected either by a small amount of packing under one or more of the legs, or by adjusting the leg(s) slightly in the same way as described in 3) above.

8. Sufficient weights should now be placed on the weight boards to ensure that the podium will not tip over when in use. This will vary subject to the weight of the user(s) and the type of moves being undertaken on the pole.

NB – when hiring out podiums, we supply 200kg’s of weights, albeit this figure is probably in excess of what would normally be required to use the podium safely. We therefore suggest that you experiment with the podium before actual use to decide what amount of weight is necessary for your own safe use of the podium.

9. Finally fit the valance to the podium by use of the velcro strip around the outside of the framework.