3 Slowly pull up the banner from the base, and secure over top of the pole. You might have to unlock the pole by opening the tabs. How to set up the retractable banner stands 1 Remove the stand and support pole from the case. 2 Before pulling the banner up from the base of the stand, place the support pole into the base. 4 Raise the pole and banner to the desired/assigned height. Lock the poles to keep in position.