Audio Note AN Speaker Stands - Manual (Page 5)

AN LOUDSPEAKER STANDS
Congratulations on your purchase of the Audio Note (UK) AN loudspeaker stands.
They are a high mass design specifically intended to partner the AN range of Audio
Note (UK) loudspeakers.
The stands are supplied in kit form and require assembly as per the enclosed
instructions before use.
The cavities inside the upright pillars should be filled with a suitable high-density
material such as metal shot / particles or sand. If sand is used, please ensure that it
is a pre-dried (often referred to as ʻkiln driedʼ) type, and not moist. The sand supplied
for fish tanks or childrenʼs sandpits is ideal, as this has usually been cleaned and is
dry; construction grade ʻsharpʼ sand is not suitable in standard form, due to the water
content. It may also be necessary to ʻsealʼ the junctions between the base plate and
the bottoms of the box section legs, to prevent sand escaping. Any pliable, slightly
adhesive material such as Plasticine or Blu-Tack is ideal for this.
Fully adjustable and lockable spikes are supplied for the bottom plates of the stands.
We recommend using four small, peas sized balls of Blu-Tack, placed in each corner
of the upper surface of the top plate for securing the loudspeaker to the stand. This
is, in our experience, by far the best method to use.
Please take care when unpacking your AN loudspeaker stands. Choose a clean,
clear location to unpack them, and be aware that they are heavy; before attempting
to unpack or lift the stands, check the weight and if necessary use more than one
person so that they can be moved safely and easily.
We recommend that you retain and carefully store all of the original packing
materials, in case transportation / shipping is required at a later date.
Select a suitable location for the stands. This should be a dry, dust free and level
area, preferably shielded from direct sunlight and free from vibration. Also ensure
that the location is stable and capable of carrying the weight of the stands AND
loudspeakers.
UNPACKING