Wenger OnBoard 210C018 User manual

Assembly and Owner’s Manual
OnBoard®Drum Major Podium
©Wenger Corporation 2009 Printed in USA 06/09 Part #210A474-01
Wenger Corporation, 555 Park Drive, P.O. Box 448, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060-0448
Questions? Call.....USA: [phone] • International (call collect): [phone] • www.wengercorp.com
Note: Please read and understand the OnBoard Drum Major Podium Owner’s Manual before using
the Drum Major Podium.
Note: Remove Drum Major Podium assembly parts from the shipping container. Refer to the
illustrations on the following pages. If you need additional information about your Drum Major
Podium, write or telephone Wenger Corporation at the number below.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
USER INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TOOLS, FASTENERS AND PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Throughout this manual you will find CAUTIONS and WARNINGS which are defined as follows:
• WARNING; failure to follow the instruction may result in serious injury or death.
• CAUTION; failure to follow the instruction may result in serious injury or damage to property.
Note: Failure to comply with precautions in this section can result in serious injury.
ASSEMBLY
•Ensure anyone who helps assemble the Drum Major Podium has read and understands this
manual.
OPERATION
•When using the Drum Major Podium in performance position, always park the Podium on a level
surface.
•The Drum Major Podium must be used with both boundary rails at all times when in performance
position.
•Drum Major Podium maximum total load capacity is 600 lbs.
•The Drum Major Podium is only intended to hold two people when in performance position.
•When the Drum Major Podium is left unattended, it must be placed in a secure position so that it
does not move or roll into vehicles, structures or people.
•All four casters must be in contact with the floor or ground at all times.
•Avoid ramps steeper than a one-foot rise or drop in a 12-foot horizontal distance.
•Because swivel casters move in any direction, the operator must move the podium slowly and have
a clear view to avoid obstructions and individuals standing in the direction of travel.
•When transporting the Drum Major Podium in a vehicle it must be braced with tie-downs, chains or
cargo straps designed specifically for that purpose so podium will not move.
•Blankets or other padding material may be required to avoid damage to the podium and accessories
from vibration and impact during transport.
•When moving the podium, do not ride and do not allow others to ride on the podium.
•Use caution when removing objects from the podium or when placing objects on the podium.
•When towing the Drum Major Podium, avoid tight turns which may result in the tow vehicle making
contact with podium or tow bar. Injury or damage may result.
•Speed not to exceed 5 mph.
•Never move or position the Drum Major Podium sideways on an incline.
•Gas assist springs are under high pressure, use caution if doing any maintenance.
Do not transport people on
the Drum Major Podium.
!CAUTION
When towing the Drum Major
Podium do not exceed 5 mph.
!CAUTION
When towing the Drum Major
Podium, avoid tight turns
which may result in the tow
vehicle making contact with
the podium or tow bar.
!CAUTION
Keep hands clear of all
pinch points.
!CAUTION

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WARRANTY
The Drum Major Podium is guaranteed free of defects in materials and workmanship for five full years.
Our guarantee assures you of either a full refund or repair or replacement of the defective materials
or workmanship without charge, at the discretion of our Customer Service Department.
Just call a Customer Service Representative at 1-800-887-7145 and state the reason you are
dissatisfied. If a product return is necessary, your representative will issue a return authorization.
This is your sole remedy for breach of this warranty.
Should you have a question or problem with any Wenger product, don’t hesitate to call, even if the
product is past warranty. It’s important to us that all our customers be satisfied.
This is the sole warranty made by Wenger. Wenger disclaims all other warranties, including the
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, as well as all liability for incidental,
consequential, special, and indirect damage. Wenger liability for direct damages shall be limited to the
amount you paid for the product involved. Wenger reserves the right to make product changes without
obligation to incorporate such changes into products previously sold.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of damages or warranties, so the above may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
GENERAL
Copyright©2009 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 this manual.
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 this
manual.
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 Wenger Corporation at 1-800-733-0393.
MANUFACTURER
The OnBoard®Drum Major Podium is manufactured by:
Wenger Corporation
555 Park Drive
Owatonna, MN 55060
1-507-455-4100 • 1-800-733-0393
www.wengercorp.com
INTENDED USE
•This product is intended for limited outdoor use — it must not be exposed to prolonged outside
weather conditions.
•This product is intended to be assembled only as described in these instructions.

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TOOLS REQUIRED
PARTS LIST
FASTENER LIST
Item # Qty Description Item # Qty Description
1 1 DRUM MAJOR PODIUM BASE ASSEMBLY 5 2 BOUNDARY RAILS
2 2 8" SWIVEL LOCKING CASTERS 6 2 WHEEL STOPS
3 2 8" RIGID CASTERS 7 16 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8"-16 X 1
4 1 TOW BAR 8 16 LOCK NUT, 3/8"-16
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23
5
Carriage Bolt, 3/8"-16x1 Lock Nut, 3/8"-16
•9/16" Wrench
•9/16" Socket with Ratchet
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Note: Extra hardware can be discarded.
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6

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ASSEMBLY
Always observe the precautions listed on page 2 of this document prior to assembly
Failure to comply with the safety precautions on page 2 can result in serious injury.
Caster Assembly
1. With one end of the Drum Major Podium frame elevated, align the rigid caster (#3) with the bolt
holes.
2. Attach the caster to the Drum Major Podium frame. Insert four 3/8" carriage bolts (#7) through the
frame and caster plate. Secure with the lock nuts (#8).
3. Complete steps 1-2 on the opposite side of the frame.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 on opposite end of the Drum Major Podium to assemble the swivel locking
casters (#2).
5. Position the Drum Major Podium onto it’s wheels.
6. Insert wheels stops (#6) into the holes on the Drum Major Frame
to store.
Note: Extra hardware can be discarded.
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OPERATION
MOVING THE DRUM MAJOR PODIUM
Never transport people or stand on the Drum Major Podium while in motion.
1. A separate tow bar (#4) is provided that inserts into two holes in the Drum Major Podium base (#1).
The tow bar (#4) may also be used as a handle to pull the Drum Major Podium manually or can be
attached horizontally to a lawn and garden tractor.
When towing the Drum Major Podium, avoid tight turns
which may result in the tow vehicle making contact with
the Podium or tow bar. Injury or damage may result.
Note: Towing speed is not to exceed 5 mph. Abrupt stops with
heavy loads may cause the tow bar to bend. The tow
bar may be straightened if this happens.
2. When the tow bar is removed, store it out of the way so
that it is not an obstruction or hazard.
3. If the Drum Major Podium is transported in a vehicle, it
must be braced or strapped to the vehicle so that it cannot move. Bracing must use tie-downs or
straps specifically designed to prevent the Drum Major Podium from moving in the vehicle.
4 If the Podium needs to be stored tipped on it’s long edge, it first must be strapped together using a
ratchet strap so that the Podium does not unfold.
5. When the podium is left unattended, it must be placed in a secure position to avoid moving or rolling
into vehicles, structures or people.
6. Secure the Rigid Casters (#3) using the Wheel Stops (#6) located in the frame (#1) of the Drum
Major Podium.
7. Lock the Swivel Locking Casters (#2).
1
4
!CAUTION
!CAUTION
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2
3
6
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
ATTACH THE BOUNDARY RAILS
1. With the Drum Major 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 Boundary Rails.
Tightening
Knob
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
TO SET THE DRUM MAJOR PODIUM UP INTO PERFORMANCE POSITION:
The next steps require two people.
Keep hands clear of pinch points.
1. Lift one end of the Drum Major Podium into the
upright position.
a. With a person on each side of the Drum Major
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 Drum Major 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 performance
position.
Tension
Bolt
Latch
!CAUTION
Top
Handle

TO RETURN THE DRUM MAJOR PODIUM TO THE STORED POSITION:
The next steps require two people.
Keep hands clear of pinch points.
1. Lower the Drum Major Podium into
the stored position.
a. With one person on each side
of the Drum Major Podium, lift
latch.
b. Grasp the top handle and push
the center handle inward with
your other hand. Do not let go of
the handles.
c. Holding both handles, gently
guide the deck down onto the
base.
2. Repeat step 1-2 on the opposite of
the Drum Major Podium.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
!CAUTION
Latch
Push
Inward
Center
Handle
Top
Handle

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
REMOVE THE BOUNDARY RAILS
1. With the Drum Major Podium in the stored position, loosen the knobs on the underside corners of
the deck to release the Boundary Rails.
2. Remove the Boundary Rails.
3. Store the Boundary Rails on top of the deck of the Drum Major Podium.
Tightening
Knob
•Clean the Drum Major 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 flat area.
•Periodically check and tighten the fasteners.
•Grease zerks and bushings if required.
•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.
MAINTENANCE
Tension
Bolt

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REPLACEMENT PART LIST
Item # Description Item # Description
1 DRUM MAJOR PODIUM DECK ASSEMBLY 19 LADDER TUBE PLUG, 1 X 2 X 16-18 GAUGE
2 8" SWIVEL LOCKING CASTERS 20 SHOULDER BOLT, 5/16"-18 X 3/8"
3 8" RIGID CASTERS 21 CORNER BRACKET
4 TOW BAR 22 HEX NUT, 3/8"-16
5 BOUNDARY RAIL 23 CAPSCREW, 3/8"-16 X 1 1/2"
6 WHEEL STOP 24 CASTER BRACKET
7 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8"-16 X 1" 25 BUMPER
8 LOCK NUT, 3/8"-16 26 LADDER STOP BRACKET
9 UPPER LADDER WELDMENT 27 CHASSIS TUBE
10 LOWER LADDER WELDMENT 28 CAPSCREW, 5/16"-18 X 3 1/2"
11 TUBE PLUG, 1" OD 29 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8"-16 X 1 3/4"
12 CAPSCREW, 5/16"-18 X 2 1/4" 30 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8"-16 X 3"
13 LOCK NUT, 5/16"-18 31 1" ANTI-SLIP TAPE
14 LADDER LOCK PLATE 32 BEARING, 3/8"
15 WASHER, 1/4 33 OUTER TUBE COVER
16 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT, #10-24 34 GAS SPRING
17 SHOULDER BOLT, #10-24 X 1 1/4" 35 INNER TUBE COVER
18 CAPSCREW, 5/16"-18 X 2" 36 CAPSCREW, 5/16"-18 X 1 3/4"
24 30
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25 32
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REPLACEMENT PART LIST (CONTINUED)
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