Stage right ME-500 User manual

PRODUCT INFORMATION PACKET
PRODUCT NAME: ME – 500 SUPPORT SYSTEMS

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Table of Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
General Safety Rules……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Symbols…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Technical Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Instructions……………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………
Maintenance…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Customer Service Information…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Introduction
The StageRight ME-500 Support System has been designed and manufactured with safety, performance and
dependability as top priorities, making it easy to operate and maintain.
The care you give your ME-500 will greatly determine your satisfaction with its performance and service life.
Careful study of this manual is encouraged to obtain a thorough understanding of your new ME-500 and its
functions and maintenance.
If your manual becomes lost or destroyed, StageRight will gladly provide you with a new copy. Should you
require additional information or assistance, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-438-4499.
BECAUSE STAGERIGHT CORPORATION MAINTAINS AN ONGOING
PROGRAM OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT, WE
RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS IN DESIGN OR CHANGES
IN SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT INCURRING ANY OBLIGATIONS TO INSTALL
THEM ON UNITS PREVIOUSLY SOLD.
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General Safety Rules
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Stay clear of all pinch points.
Make sure that all fasteners are properly engaged before use. Faspins, button stops, and
jam nuts need to be properly engaged before use.
Make sure that all decks are positioned properly onto the support system.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use
the ME – 500 SUPPORT SYSTEM.
Read the Product Information Packet. Failure to read the information packet is considered a
misuse of this equipment.
Become familiar with all caution and warning decals affixed to the support system before
use.
Never cover or deface caution/warning labels.

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Symbols
Safety Alert: Precautions that involve your safety
Pinch Point Warning Label: Failure to keep hands away from
pinch points will result in personal injury
Read The Operator’s Manual: To reduce risk of injury, user
must read and understand operator’s manual before using this
product

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StageRight Corporation Technical Specifications
ME – 500 SUPPORT SYSTEMS
PART # DESCRIPTION WT. (LB.) SHIPPING DIM.
319532
319536
319548
32”-48” Adjustable Height
36”-56” Adjustable Height
48”-78” Adjustable Height
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155
47” x 102” x 11”
47” x 102” x 11”
47” x 102” x 11”
Construction, Finish, and Hardware
- UHMW-PE bushings
- Locator nodes made of high strength nylon
- Constructed of ASTM specified aluminum
- Molded urethane foot boss
- Baked-on powder coat finish.
- Zinc-plated hardware

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Instructions
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To set up your ME-500 Support System, begin by unfolding the unit as shown. Rotate the side tubes to
their vertical positions until the button stops are engaged. To lower the unit back into the storage
position, disengage the button stops and rotate the side tubes down to their horizontal positions.
To change the position of the retractable locator assembly begin by removing the faspin that keeps the
locator assembly in place. Rotate the locator assembly to the desired position and then re-insert the
faspin.

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To select stage heights in two inch increments, simply remove the faspins from the leg tubes and then
raise or lower the tubes to the desired height. Once the desired height is obtained, re-insert the faspins.
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To level the deck after it has been placed on the ME-500 Support System, simply raise or lower the
adjustable screw feet by threading them in or out. Once the deck has been leveled, go back and tighten
down all of the jam nuts on the screw feet to hold that position.
Place decks on locator nodes as shown.

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To raise or lower a node on a retractable locator assembly, grip the node with your thumb and
middle finger to direct it forward and upward.
Deck
w/understructure Deck w/o understructure (bridged deck)
Quad Locator
Dual Locator
Single Locator
Single Locator
Dual Locator
Quad Locator
Align understructures as needed, using proper locator combinations and bridged decks to save
understructure setup and leveling time.

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Maintenance
WARNING!
Read And Understand All Maintenance Procedures
Failure to follow all procedures listed below may cause serious injury
and a decrease in the equipments functional existence.
Frequently check to see that all fasteners are properly engaged.
Touch up paint can be used to cover any scratches or blemishes sustained through use.
Replace any damaged equipment with genuine StageRight parts. Failure to do so may result
in unsafe equipment and/or personal injury.
Customer Service
For parts or service contact StageRight Corporation. When ordering parts be sure to provide all relevant
information available including the name and part number of the equipment purchased. This information is
located on the technical specification page of this product information package. Customer Service hours are
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Customers can phone toll-free at
[phone] or mail:
StageRight Corporation
495 Pioneer Parkway
Clare, Michigan 48617
www.stageright.com

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StageRight Corporation
495 Pioneer Parkway
Clare, MI 48617
Toll-free: 800-438-4499
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]om
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