Wenger OnBoard 210A018 User manual

Assembly and Owner's Manual
OnBoard
®
Field Podium
©Wenger Corporation 2021 Printed in USA 2021-06 Part #210A474-02
Wenger Corporation, 555 Park Drive, P.O. Box 448, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060-0448
USA: (800) 4WENGER (493-6437) • Worldwide: [phone] • wengercorp.com
Note: Please read and understand these instructions before assembling or operating.
Note: If you need additional information, contact Wenger Corporation using the information below.
Visit the OnBoard Field Podium web page at wengercorp.com for more information.
Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General .........................................2
Manufacturer .....................................2
Intended Use.....................................2
Warranty ........................................2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Required Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fasteners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Moving the Podium ...............................6
Attach the Boundary Rails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Podium to the Performance Position ..................8
Podium to the Stored Position .......................9
Remove the Boundary Rails .........................10
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Replacement Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Contents

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Important User Information
General
Copyright © 2021 by Wenger Corporation
All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in any form
or by any means including graphic, electronic, or mechanical methods or photocopying, recording, or information
storage and retrieval systems without the written permission of the publisher, unless it is for the purchaser's
personal use.
Printed and bound in the United States of America.
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the
part of Wenger Corporation. Wenger Corporation does not assume any responsibility for any errors that may
appear in these instructions.
In no event will Wenger Corporation be liable for technical or editorial omissions made herein, nor for direct,
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or defect of these instructions.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change this product at any time.
The information in this document is not intended to cover all possible conditions and situations that might occur.
The end user must exercise caution and common sense when assembling or installing Wenger Corporation
products. If any questions or problems arise, call the Wenger Corporation at (800) 4WENGER (493-6437)
or [phone] worldwide.
Manufacturer
The OnBoard®Field Podium is manufactured by:
Wenger Corporation
555 Park Drive
Owatonna, MN 55060
(800) 4WENGER (493-6437) • [phone]
wengercorp.com
Intended Use
• This product is intended for indoor use in normal ambient temperature and humidity conditions —
it must not be exposed to prolonged outside weather conditions.
• This product is intended to be assembled and used only as described in these instructions.
Warranty
This product is guaranteed free of defects in materials and workmanship for ve full years from date of
shipment. A full warranty statement is available upon request.

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Make sure anyone assembling
the OnBoard Field Podium has
read and understands these
instructions.
!CAUTION
Safety Precautions
Throughout this document you may nd cautions and warnings which are dened as follows:
• WARNING: Failure to follow the instruction could result in serious injury or damage to property.
• CAUTION: Failure to follow the instruction could result in minor injury or damage to property.
Read all of these safety instructions before using the equipment.
Failure to comply with Warnings
and Cautions in this document
can result in damage to property
or serious injury.
!CAUTION
Moving
• When moving the podium, speed should not to exceed 5 mph (8 kph).
• Never move or position the podium sideways on an incline.
• Avoid ramps steeper than a 1' (305 mm) rise or drop in a 12' (3658 mm) horizontal distance.
• When moving the podium, do not ride on the podium or allow others to ride.
• The swivel casters move in any direction, move the podium slowly and have a clear view ahead to avoid
objects and people in the direction of travel.
• When transporting the podium in a vehicle it must be properly secured to prevent movement.
• When transporting the podium, use proper padding material to avoid damage to the podium or accessories.
• When towing the podium, avoid tight turns which may result in the tow vehicle making contact with the
podium or tow bar.
• All four casters must be in contact with the oor or ground at all times.
Operation
• Use caution when removing or placing objects to and from the podium.
• Gas assist springs are under high pressure, use caution if doing any maintenance.
• When using the podium in the performance position, always park it on a level surface.
• When using the podium in the performance position, both boundary rails must be used at all times.
• The podium's maximum total load capacity is 600 lb (272 lb).
• The podium is only intended to hold two people.
• When the podium is left unattended, it must be secured to prevent it moving or rolling into objects or people.
!CAUTION

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3/8"-16x1
Carriage Bolt
3/8"-16
Lock Nut
Required Tools
• 9/16" wrench
• 9/16" socket and wrench
Fasteners
Any fasteners remaining when the assembly is complete can be discarded.
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Parts List
Item Qty Description Item Qty Description
11Podium Base Assembly 4 1 Tow Bar
228" Swivel Locking Caster 5 2 Boundary Rail
328" Rigid Caster 6 2 Wheel Stop
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1
5
4
2
6

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7
8
3
1
2
1
6
Assembly
1. Attach the rigid casters (#3).
a. Elevate the left side of the podium base assembly frame (#1).
b. Align a rigid caster (#3) with the pilot holes as shown and attach it to the frame using
four 3/8" carriage bolts (#7) and lock nuts (#8).
c. Repeat for the other rigid caster on the opposite side of the frame and lower the casters to the ground.
2. Attach the swivel casters (#2).
a. Elevate the right side of the podium base assembly frame (#1).
b. Align a swivel caster (#2) with the pilot holes as shown and attach it to the frame using
four 3/8" carriage bolts (#7) and lock nuts (#8).
c. Repeat for the other rigid caster on the opposite side of the frame and lower the casters to the ground.
3. Store the wheel stops (#6) in the holes on the podium base assembly frame.
Note: Extra hardware can be discarded.

Moving the Podium
1. A separate tow bar (#4) is provided that inserts into two holes in
the podium base (#1).
The tow bar may also be used as a handle to pull the podium
manually or can be attached horizontally to a cart or lawn tractor.
When the tow bar is removed, store it out of the way to prevent
it being an obstruction or hazard.
Note: Abrupt stops may cause the tow bar to bend. The tow bar
may be re-straightened.
2. Secure the rigid casters (#3) using the wheel stops (#6) located
in the frame (#1) of the podium.
3. Lock the swivel locking casters (#2).
4 If the podium needs to be stored tipped on its long edge, it rst
must be strapped together using a ratchet strap so that the
podium does not unfold.
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Operation
• When moving the podium, speed should not to exceed 5 mph (8 kph).
• Never move or position the podium sideways on an incline.
• Avoid ramps steeper than a 1' (305 mm) rise or drop in a 12' (3658 mm) horizontal distance.
• When moving the podium, do not ride on the podium or allow others to ride.
• The swivel casters move in any direction, move the podium slowly and have a clear view ahead to avoid
objects and people in the direction of travel.
• When transporting the podium in a vehicle it must be properly secured to prevent movement.
• When transporting the podium, use proper padding material to avoid damage to the podium or accessories.
• When towing the podium, avoid tight turns which may result in the tow vehicle making contact with the
podium or tow bar.
• All four casters must be in contact with the oor or ground at all times.
!CAUTION
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4
1
3
2
6
6

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Tighten
Knob
5
Operation (continued)
Attach the Boundary Rails
1. With the podium in the stored position,
insert the boundary rails (#5) in the cut-out
slots on the deck.
2. Tighten the knobs on the underside corners of the deck to secure the rails.

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These steps require two people.
Keep hands clear of pinch points.
!CAUTION
Center
Handle
Push
Outwards
Tension
Bolt
Latch
Top
Handle
Operation (continued)
Podium to the Performance Position
1. Lift one end of the podium into the upright position.
a. With a person on each side of the podium,
lift the top handle.
b. As the deck is lifting, grasp the center handle
and push outward.
Note: Do not lift using the boundary rails.
Note: Once at performance height, verify that both latches
are engaged.
2. Repeat step 1 on the opposite side of the podium.
Note: Verify that latches are engaged in all four locations.
3. Adjust the tension bolts equally at all four upper handle locations
to eliminate any excessive side to side motion when in the
performance position.

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Latch
Push
Inward
Center
Handle
Top
Handle
These steps require two people.
Keep hands clear of pinch points.
!CAUTION
Operation (continued)
Podium to the Stored Position
1. With one person on each side of the podium,
lift the latch.
2. Grasp the top handle with one hand and push the center handle
inward with the other hand.
Do not let go of the handles.
3. While holding both handles, gently guide the deck down
onto the base.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 on the opposite side of the podium.

• Clean the podium with a mild detergent and warm water. Avoid using harsh or abrasive cleaning products.
• Immediately replace any caster wheels that do not rotate or turn freely.
• Immediately replace or repair any tire that develops a at area.
• Periodically check and tighten the fasteners.
• Grease zerks and bushings as needed.
• Inspect the tension bolts on all four upper handle locations to ensure tightness
and eliminate any excessive side to side motion when the podium is in the
performance position.
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Tightening
Knob
Tension
Bolt
Operation (continued)
Remove the Boundary Rails
1. With the podium in the stored position, loosen the knobs on the underside corners of the deck to release
the boundary rails.
2. Remove the rails.
3. Store the rails on top of the podium deck.
Maintenance

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Replacement Parts List
Item Description Item Description
1Drum Major Podium Deck Assembly 20 Shoulder Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/8"
28" Swivel Locking Casters 21 Corner Bracket, LH
38" Rigid Casters 22 Hex Nut, 3/8-16
4Tow Bar 23 Capscrew, 3/8"-16 x 1-1/2"
5Boundary Rail 24 Caster Bracket
6Wheel Stop 25 Bumper
7Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" 26 Ladder Stop Bracket
8Lock Nut, 3/8-16 27 Chassis Tube
9Upper Ladder Weldment 28 Capscrew, 5/16"-18 x 3-1/2"
10 Lower Ladder Weldment 29 Carriage Bolt, 3/8"-16 x 1-3/4"
11 Tube Plug, 1" OD 30 Carriage Bolt, 3/8"-16 x 3"
12 Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 2-1/4" 31 1" Anti-Slip Tape
13 Lock Nut, 5/16-18 32 Bearing, 3/8"
14 Ladder Lock Plate 33 Outer Tube Cover
15 Washer, 1/4" OD 34 Gas Spring
16 Nylon Insert Lock Nut, #10-24 35 Inner Tube Cover
17 Shoulder Bolt, #10-24 x 1-1/4" 36 Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4"
18 Capscrew, 5/16"-18 x 2" 37 Corner Bracket, RH
19 Ladder Tube Plug, 1" x 2" x 16-18 Gauge
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3
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Replacement Parts List (continued)
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7
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