This gallery barrier is the standard in many of the world's major museums.

The stable steel base and upright supports an elastic cord that defines restricted access but gives when pressure is applied, without risking tripping or injury. The base is cushioned with slip resistant polyurethane pads to improve grip and protect polished floor surfaces.

We recommend a maximum of 7 to 8 feet or 2 to 3 meters between barriers when planning your layout.

Things you'll Need:

Barriers

Elastic Cord (75 foot rolls)

Wall terminators (Possibly)

**Sold individually**

**elastic cord not included**

Did you know we manufacture most of our products in New Jersey and our full service shop is always making custom versions of products.  If you have any special needs let us know!

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FREESTANDING

Stanchions are sold individually.

1. Assemble the barrier by placing the cover over the heavy black baseplate.
2. Remove the bolt from the packaging, fit the washer onto the bolt and place it through the central hole of the base plate and cover and into the end of the upright. Tighten securely with the Allen Key provided.
3. Place the barriers in position to protect the artwork allowing 5 to 8 feet between each barrier. For the best result be sure to check that the cord does not ‘droop’ between barriers.
4. When you have the desired layout, lift up the top cap and insert the cord.
5. Insert the end of the cord into the space under the cap and wrap the cord around the stem once or twice and out through one of the slots. Hold the cord in place and push the cap down and twist to lock.
6. For intermediate barriers, pull the cord tight to the next barrier with enough tension to make a straight line and feed the cord in through one slot, around the cap stem and out through the appropriate slot. Straight through for a line of barriers and ninety degrees at a corner.
7. When the layout is complete, make sure all caps are pushed down correctly so that the cord is secure on the top of the barrier.

A line of barriers can also end with the cord returning to the wall by using a wall terminator.

ACCESSORIES FOR THE FREESTANDING STANCHION

You will of course require elasticated cord to go with your stanchion layout.

Wall terminators are an excellent way to complete some stanchion installations by returning the line of cord back to the wall.

You can now apply information signage directly to the top of our barriers by using one of our signage adaptors that will accept our range of aluminum label holders.

Our stanchions are supplied complete with an Allen key and that is the only tool you will require to assemble them.

USEFUL TIPS AND GUIDELINES

It is important to select a stanchion finish that blends well with the environment and minimizes visual impact, and to assist this process our standard cord color is grey. However in areas where it is important to draw attention to the line we can supply cord in a range of colors that will enhance the contrast. These are white, red or black.

If a floor is highly polished the stanchions will need to be closer together (5') than a floor that has plenty of grip, in which case barriers can be spaced further apart (7').

Whenever possible stanchions should be placed in a symmetrical fashion in front of an artwork as this maintains good overall viusal harmony.

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1 Upright with attaching bolt and injection molded cap

1 Base weight
1 Base cover plate
1 Allen key

What's not included: Elasticated Cord, Wall Terminators