A4 and A3 floor stand sign holder with heavy base

Stability outdoors

These floor-standing poster holders may be used outside and will normally be stable in moderate winds. Under more severe conditions, they may blow over unless a water bag add-on is placed on the base. Alternatively, consider the A4 Tilt with a 500mm fixed height pole: it is considerably more wind stable as the overturning moment is halved compared with a 1m+ pole.

About our FreeStander components

The basic base is made from recycled plastic. The base is durable and is suitable for long-term outside use.  The appearance is somewhat rough-cut, whereas our alternative version of this sign base, fitted with a decorative top cover, is more pristine.

The weight of the base: Approx 3kg
The diameter of the base: 300mm (12in)
The base is moulded with a push-fit socket to take a 25mm (1in) diameter pole.

The telescopic pole is similar to a parasol pole with a lever clamp to allow height adjustment from 1m up to 1.8m high. A T-piece with integral M10 threaded stud screws into the top of the pole, and then the frame is clipped into place within the T-piece.

A3 or A4 size Slim Frame can be fitted in portrait or landscape. The frame can also be removed and another size fitted later. The frame has a poster insertion opening on one edge so a standard A3/A4 print or laminated A3/A4 sign can be inserted (no need to trim back to dead A3/A4 as the frame is oversized to take a laminated (encapsulated) A3 or A4 print.

Backing sheet included
Like all our Slim frames, we supply a backing sheet made from stiff twin-wall fluted plastic generically known as correx. The correx backing sheet serves to stiffen up paper or laminated signs - especially valuable outdoors. For double-sided use, simply insert a sign on each side of the backing sheet.

U-pockets to protect prints indoors 
Available accessories include U-pockets - clear, thin-gauge plastic sleeves to protect paper posters. Note these do not make the sign waterproof and are normally used without the supplied correx backing sheet.
For use outside or in a humid environment, always use a laminated paper sign or a sign insert printed onto weather-proof plastic.

A4 U-Pockets and  A3 U-Pockets are available on this site. 

The pole, T-piece and frame colour all match. The base is black (charcoal).

Spare Parts
Components can be purchased separately if spare parts are required.

HOW TO FIT THE POLE INTO THE BASE

The illustration below shows the four easy steps required to assemble the poster stand

To insert the pole into the base ensure this step is done on firm ground, such as a concrete floor. 
If you have ordered a covered base, the cover should be threaded onto the pole and held out of the way until the pole has been properly secured into the base.

Additional Guidance

Inserting the pole

The pole must be pushed right into the base; otherwise, it will lean or wobble.

1. The pole is a firm push fit into the heavy base (no bolts are required). 
2. First, it needs to be introduced in a short way into the base (enough to grip).
3. Then lift the pole to raise the base off the ground and bring it down firmly on the floor.
4. Repeat until the pole is securely fixed into the base.

Inserting the frame into the T-piece

The slot in the frame must be at the top or side - never at the bottom! 
If you insert the frame upside down (i.e. with the frame opening at the bottom) it will be loose.

1. Remove the corrugated backing sheet.
2. Use firm pressure to 'click' the frame securely into the T-piece. A slight rocking motion may help.
3. Centralise the frame by sliding to engage the central 'pip'.
4. Slide to the corner and rotate to change from portrait to landscape.
5. Rotate the frame all the way round until the slot is at the bottom to remove the frame from the T-piece.