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The Crane Stand™ (TCS) is the Ultimate Portable DJ Laptop Stand

The Crane Stand provides a robust way to elevate your laptop above any flat and stable surface. TCS will raise your laptop to a variety of heights and angles. TCS can accom-modate the smallest and largest laptop computer or other weight/size comparable component. Please see weight restrictions for more information.

Model Number: CRN-V2.0Form No. 802009-5 Version A 09-09-09

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Table of Contents

1 General Information ...................................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1.1 Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 Help With This Manual ........................................................................................................................... 5 1.3 About this Manual .................................................................................................................................. 5 1.4 Information and Safety Notes ............................................................................................................... 5 1.5 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................ 5 1.6 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee ............................................................................................................. 5 1.7 The Crane Stand Contact Information ................................................................................................. 6 1.8 Hours of Operation ................................................................................................................................. 6 1.9 Parts Ordering Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 6 1.10 Returning The Crane Stand for Repairs ............................................................................................. 7 1.10.1 RMA Numbers .............................................................................................................................. 7 1.10.2 Packing and Shipping ................................................................................................................. 72 Operation of The Crane Stand ..................................................................................................................... 8 2.1 General .................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.2 Operation Procedures ............................................................................................................................ 8 2.2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................................................................ 8 2.2.2 Parts Included ................................................................................................................................ 8 2.2.3 Positions ......................................................................................................................................... 9 2.2.3.1 Open ................................................................................................................................... 9 2.2.3.2 General Upright ................................................................................................................. 9 2.2.3.3 Upright Flat ........................................................................................................................ 9 2.2.3.4 Zigzag ................................................................................................................................. 9 2.2.3.5 Closed ............................................................................................................................... 10 2.2.4 Features ........................................................................................................................................ 10 2.2.4.1 Aluminum Tensioning Knob ........................................................................................... 10 2.2.4.2 Aluminum Cam Lever ...................................................................................................... 11 2.2.4.3 Continuous Taper Mating Surface ................................................................................. 11 2.2.4.4 Cam Locator Slot ............................................................................................................. 12 2.2.5 Proper Usage ................................................................................................................................ 12 2.2.5.1 When Setting Up ............................................................................................................. 12 2.2.5.2. When Tearing Down ....................................................................................................... 13 2.2.6 Warnings ....................................................................................................................................... 14 2.2.6.1 Weight Overload .............................................................................................................. 14 2.2.6.2 Galling ............................................................................................................................... 14 2.2.6.3 Tipping .............................................................................................................................. 14 2.2.6.4 Sagging ............................................................................................................................ 143 Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................... 15 3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 15 3.2 Aluminum .............................................................................................................................................. 15 3.3 Cleaning Procedures ............................................................................................................................ 154 Limited Lifetime Warranty .......................................................................................................................... 165 About CRANE ............................................................................................................................................... 18 5.1 CRANE Story .......................................................................................................................................... 18 5.2 Acknowledgements ............................................................................................................................... 18

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1 General Information

• Designed,tested,andengineeredbyanaeronauticalengineer,afabricator,andamusician• Constructedfromaircraftgrade6061aluminumalloyandstainlesssteel• Precisiontigweldedjointsutilizingthelatesttechnologies• Eachunitisinspectedbyproductionmanagement• MadeintheUSA(Washington)• PrecisionCNCmachinedcomponents

1.1 Introduction

OurContinuousTaperMatingSurfacecoupledwithourAluminumTensioningKnobandCamLeverallowthestandtobelockedintoplaceeasily,whilealsoaccountingforaninfinitenumberofpositions;trulymakingthisstandthemostversatileDJlaptopstandintheindustry.

TheCraneStand’suniquethree-leggeddesignallowsyoutoslidethestandunderneaththeturntable,mixer,oranyotherequipmentyoumightuse.Thisletsyoupositionyourlaptopexactlywhereyouneeditandallowsformoreworkspace.

1.1.1 Specifications

Weight:~2.8lbs

SizeWhenFolded:12.6180x13.1680x1.2277inches

Maximumliftheight:13.0506inches

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1.2 Help with this Manual

ForthemakersoftheCraneStand,customerserviceisthehighestpriority.Ifforanyreasonyouhaveanyquestionsthatareorarenotcoveredinthismanualpleasefeelfreetoemail,orcallus.SeetheContactInformationsectionofthismanual.

1.3 About this Manual

Everyattempthasbeenmadetoensurethattheinformationinthismanualiscorrectandcomplete.Wealwayswelcomeourcustomers’suggestionsforimprovementstoourproductsandassociatedpublications.

1.4 Information and Safety Notes

ThroughoutthismanualyouwillfindtextundertheheadingsNOTE: and CAUTION:Under NOTE: headings,youwillbegivenadditionalinformationpertinenttothesubjectdiscussedinthatparagraphorstep.

Example:

NOTE: Ignoring either of these cautions will void the warranty and could result in damage to The Crane Stand or gear.

Under CAUTION:headings,youwillbealertedtopotentiallyhazardousconditionswhich,ifignoredormishandled,couldresultindamagetotheequipmentoryourCraneStand.

Example:

CAUTION: NEVER attempt to adjust any component position without first unlocking the Cam Lever as mentioned in the Features portion of this document. To unlock, please follow the instructions noted in the Aluminum Cam Lever section.

1.5 Accessories

ComingSOON!

1.6 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

IfforanyreasonyouarenothappywithTheCraneStandwithin30daysofyourpurchase,youmayreturnitforafullrefund.

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NOTE: The refund does not include any additional shipping cost incurred nor does it cover any return shipping fees.

NOTE: If The Crane Stand is returned with significant damage including scratches, galled parts, nicks, dings, dents, or otherwise used condition, there will be a re-stock fee applied. If the stand is not in acceptable usable condition, there will not be a refund applied and the unit will be sent back to the customer shipping collect.

1.7 The Crane Stand Contact Information

Email:[email protected]:www.thecranestand.comCustomerService:1-866-581-4522

1.8 Hours of Operation

InordertoprovidesuperiorcustomerserviceTheCraneStandisopenforallcallersbetweenthehoursof7amand7pmPST.

1.9 Parts Ordering Procedure

Youcanordernewequipment,accessories,and/orreplacementpartsdirectlythroughTCScustomerserviceoranauthorizedCraneStanddealer.Youcanorderdirectlybymail,telephone,orfax.RefertoTCSContactInformationaboveforaddress,telephone,andfaxnumbers.Whenordering,pleaseprovidethefollowinginformation:

Your name

Company name

Telephone number

Fax number

E-mail address

Shipping address

Billing address (if different from shipping address)

Names, part numbers, and quantities of items being ordered

Credit card number and expiration date, or other payment information

Preferred method of shipment

Information on whether the items are required on a normal or urgent basis

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1.10 Returning The Crane Stand for Repairs

1.10.1 RMA Numbers

IfyourfoldingtableshouldrequirereturntoSSCIforrepairs,discusstheproblemwithoneofourCustomerServicerepresentatives.ObtainanRMAnumber(ReturnMerchandiseAuthorization)fromthembeforeshippingtheunitback.

Note: Merchandise returned without an RMA number will not be accepted.

1.10.2 Packing and Shipping

TheCraneStandcanbeshippedintheUSbyusingtheUSPSflatrateshippingcontainer.Formoreinformationonflatrateshipping,pleasecontacttheUSPS.

Shipdocumentationwiththetableincluding:

Destination

RMA Number

Your name, company, and address

Your telephone number

A description of the reason for returning the table

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2 Operation of The Crane Stand

2.1 General

ThissectionguidesyouinoperatingTheCraneStand.Ifyoushouldrequireadditionalassistance,pleasefeelfreetocallTCScustomerserviceat.

2.2 Operation Procedures

2.2.1 Unpacking and Inspection

Iftheshippingcontainerappearsdamagedinanyway,contacttheshippingcompanyimmediately.Savealldamagedpackingmaterialstoassistinprovingliabilityfordamage.

CarefullyinspectyourCraneStandwhileyouunpackit.Ifanydamageisnoted,orifpartsappeartobemissing,callTCSCustomerServiceat1-866-581-4522.

2.2.2 Parts Included

NowthatyouhaveunpackedyourCraneStand,takeamomenttofamiliarizeyourselfwithyournewCraneStandandallofthecomponents.

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY

1 KNOBASSEMBLY 2

2 RISERASSEMBLY 2

3 TRAYASSEMBLY 1

4 LEGASSEMBLY 1

5 CAMASSEMBLY 2

6 RODTOP 1

7 RODBOTTOM 1

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2.2.3 Positions

CAUTION: NEVER attempt to adjust any component position without first unlocking the Cam Lever as mentioned in the Features portion of this document. To unlock, please follow the instructions noted in the Aluminum Cam Lever section.

CAUTION: NEVER unlock the Cam Lever or attempt to adjust position while your gear is on the stand.

NOTE: Ignoring either of these cautions will void the warranty and could result in damage to The Crane Stand or gear.

2.2.3.1 Open

TheCraneStandoffersanunlimitedcombinationofanglesettingsgivingtheuserabsolutefreedomtoachievecomfortandreliability.

NOTE: KNOW YOUR PRODUCT. It is incredibly important to take a few minutes to find the desired position. We recommend trying all standard call-out positions at least once. After you have found the desired position, we recommend practicing the adjustment procedure mentioned later in this manual.

2.2.3.2 General Upright

TheGeneralUprightpositionisthestandardpositionthatwerecommendformostlaptopsandotherequipment.

2.2.3.3 Upright Flat

TheUprightFlatpositionishighlysuitableforprojectors.Youmayalsofindothercomponentsthatwillbemorestableinthisposition.

2.2.3.4 Zigzag

Thezigzagpositionisthemoststablepositionavailableduetoitslowercenterofgravityandweightdistribution.Werecommendthispositionanytimeyoudonotneedagreatlevelofaccessbeneaththetray.Thisisalsothedesiredpositionwhensupportingheaviergear.

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2.2.3.5 Closed

Thisisthepositionsuitableforstorageandtravel.

2.2.4 Features

TheCraneStandisarevolutionarylaptopstandduetoit’suniqueCAMLOCKINGMECHANISM.Usingthepoweroffrictionandforce,TheCraneStandisabletolockintoaninfinitecombinationofpositionswithouttheuseoflooseormakeshiftfasteningdevices.

2.2.4.1 Aluminum Tensioning Knob

Thetensioningknobisusedtoadjustthecampressuresodesiredclampingforcescanbeachieved.Toadjusttensioningknob:

Rotate clockwise to increase clamping pressure.

Rotate counter-clockwise to decrease clamping pressure.

(remember: righty-tighty/lefty-loosy)

CAUTION: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE TENSIONING KNOB. Refer to proper usage.

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2.2.4.2 Aluminum Cam Lever

TheCraneStandusesanaluminumcamlevertogeneratethecompressiveforcesnecessarytolockthelegandtrayintheirdesiredpositions.Theleverismanufacturedfrom6061high-gradealuminumwithastainlesssteelpivotpinandguidepin.

TheCamLeverhastwopositions:Lock-shownbelow.Open-isachievedwhentheleverisrotatedoutandawayfromTheCraneStand.

2.2.4.3 Continuous Taper Mating Surface

Thecontinuoustaperedmatingsurfaceprovidestheclampingsurfacearearequiredtopreventrotationoflegandtrayrelativetotherisertubes,wheninusewithalaptopcomputerorotherappropriateequipment.

CAUTION: Damage to this surface may occur if previous cautions and/or notes are ignored.

CAUTION: NEVER attempt to adjust any component position without first unlocking the Cam Lever as mentioned in the Features portion of this document. To unlock, please follow the instructions noted in the aluminum Cam Lever section.

CAUTION: NEVER unlock Cam Lever or attempt to adjust position while your gear is on the stand.

NOTE: Ignoring either of these cautions will void the warranty and could result in damage to Crane Stand or gear.

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2.2.4.4 Cam Locator Slot

TheverticalcamlocatorslotkeepsthecamhandlefromrotatingwhileadjustingtheTensioningKnob.

2.2.5 Proper Usage

ThissectionpertainstotherecommendedusageofTheCraneStand.ThisprocessisquickandeasyafteryourfirstfewusesofTheCraneStand.

2.2.5.1 When Setting Up

Step 1: ReleasebothCamLocksbyrotatingoutandawayfromTheStand.

Step 2:Makesurebothtrayandlegrotatefreely.

NOTE: If they do not rotate freely, immediately reduce clamping pressure by rotating Tensioning Knob counter-clockwise.

Step 3:LiftyourCraneStandtoinitialdesiredposition.

Step 4:SetinitialtensionbyrotatingtheTensioningKnobclockwise.

NOTE: Do not over tighten. Finger-tight should be more than sufficient.

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Step 5: ReturnCamLocktothelockedposition.NowthatyourCraneStandisstandinguponitsown,checktrayandlegforstabilityandloadtolerancebygentlyapplyingweighttothetray.

CAUTION: Do not force the tray down or the leg up during this procedure!

NOTE: If desired load capability is not met after this test, unlock the Cam Lever and add more pressure to the Tensioning Knob by rotating clockwise.

NOTE: Adjust the Tensioning Knob in small increments.

CAUTION: If Cam Lever will not rotate into locked position, do not force it; simply loosen Tensioning Knob slightly and recheck.

Step Six:YouarenowreadytotestyourgearontopofTheCraneStand.GentlyplaceobjectontopofTheCraneStand,asshown,watchingforanysagging.NOTE: If you experience sagging, follow step four through six.

2.2.5.2 When Tearing Down

Step 1:RemovegearfromTheCraneStand.

Step 2:ReleasebothCamLeversaspreviouslydescribed.

Step 3:FoldtheCraneStandbacktotheclosedposition,andreturnCamLeverstolockedposition.

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2.2.6 Warnings

2.2.6.1 Weight Overload

DonotexceedtheWeightLoadLimitations.

2.2.6.2 Galling

GallingoftheContinuousTaperMatingSurfacewilloccurifpreviouscautionsareignored.

2.2.6.3 Tipping

WefeelthatTheCraneStandisthemoststablefree-standing,mobilestandavailable,duetoitsabilitytoadjust.Withthatabilitycomesacertainlevelofriskoftipping,duetooveradjustmentsoftheanglesofbothtrayandrisers.

TheCraneStandwasdesignedtobestableinthemanufacturerssuggestedpositionsshowninthePositionssection.

TheCraneStandhasthepotentialtotipbackorforwardifthecenterofgravityistoofarskewedbackorforward.WerecommendafterplacingyourgearontopofTheCraneStandthatyouchecknotonlyfortensioningpressure,butalsostability.

2.2.6.4 Sagging

Saggingcanoccurwhentheweightloadexceedsthepropertensionsetting.Ifyouexperiencesagging,followstepfourthroughsixintheProperUsagesection.

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3 Cleaning

3.1 Introduction

YouwillnodoubtwanttocleanyourCraneStandwheneveritbecomesdirty.HerearesomestepsandhelpfulhintsonhowtoproperlycleanTheCraneStand.

3.2 Aluminum

Aluminumisthemostsuitable,corrosionresistantalloyforTheCraneStand.Itisnecessarytocleanaluminumfromtimetotimetopreventoxidizing.

3.3 Cleaning Procedures

Whenevernecessary,rinseTheCraneStandwithclearwateranddrythoroughlywithclean,softcloths.

Ordinarydepositsofdirtandfluidscanusuallyberemovedwithsoapandwater.Stubborndepositsmayrequirescrubbingwithnylonorplasticscrubbersand/orwiththeuseofcommercialcleaningproducts.Alwaysscrubinthedirectionofthe“grain”ofthemetal.Rinsewithclearwateranddrythoroughlywithclean,softcloths.Minorscalebuild-upandsomehardwaterspottingmayberemovedbywashingwithvinegar,followedbyaneutralizingrinseofclearwaterandathoroughdryingwithclean,softcloths.Forheavydepositsofscale,5%oxalicacid(usewarm),5-15%sulfamicacid,or5-10%phosphoricacidmaybeused.Asalways,rinsewithclearwateranddrythoroughlywithcleansoftcloths.Avoidprolongeduseofchlorides(suchaschlorinebleach),bromides,iodides,andthiocyanates.Neverallowsaltysolutionstodryonthestainlesssteeloraluminum.

CAUTION: The warranty for this product is void if the care and cleaning instructions provided in this manual are not followed.

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4 Limited Lifetime Warranty

WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.

TheCraneStandWarrantyisastatementofconfidencetoourcustomersinthereliabilityofCraneproducts.CraneStandsaredesignedandmanufacturedaccordingtothehigheststandardsinquality,style,appearance,andperformance.Thiswarrantyreflectsacommitmentofexcellenceandaproofofsuperiorengineeringandcraftsmanshipdedicatedtoyou,thecustomer.TheCranewarrantyisourpledgetoyouthatwewillproudlystandbehindourproductforaslongasyouownit.

WARRANTY COVERAGE/WARRANTY PERIOD:

General:TheCraneHardwareStands,exceptasnotedherein,purchasedfromanauthorizedCranedealerarewarrantedtotheoriginalretailpurchaseandshallbevalidbyitemasindicatedbelowandisnottransferable.

The Crane Stand - WARRANTY:

Cranewarrantsallmaterialandweldsincludedintheoriginalproductforalifetime.Thisislimitedtothecraftsmanshipoftheweldsandtheintegrityofthealuminumandsteel.Normalwearandtear,includingbutnotlimitedtowearingoftherubbercomponents,wearingofthecamlockingmechanism,andwearingofthecompressionsurface,isnotcoveredbyTCS’sstandardwarranty.Cranewill,atitsoption,eitherrepairorreplaceanyCraneStandpurchasedfromJune15,2009thatprovesdefectivebyreasonofimproperworkmanshipormaterials.ReplacementofCraneStandsisonanexchangebasisandwillbeeitherneworrefurbishedfortheexactmodelunderwarranty.

Thiswarrantydoesnotcovernormalwearandtearoranydamagetothisproductthatresultsfromimproperinstallation,accident,abuse,misuse,naturaldisaster,repair,ormodification.Thiswarrantyalsodoesnotapplytoanyproductonwhichtheoriginalidentificationinformationhasbeenaltered,obliteratedorremoved,hasnotbeenhandledorpackagedcorrectly,hasbeensoldassecond-hand,orhasbeenresoldcontrarytotheUSexportregulations.

AsaconditiontotheobligationofCranetorepairorreplacesuchproduct,theproductmustbereturnedtotheoriginalauthorizedCranedealerwherepurchasedtogetherwithproof-of-purchasesatisfactorytoCrane.Thewarrantyappliestotheoriginalpurchaserandisnontransferable.AllfreighttoandfromCraneistobepaidbythecustomer.

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY

This Warranty Does Not Cover: ThiswarrantyshallnotapplytoCraneStandsthathavebeendamagedresultingfrommisuse,negligence,and/oralterationsoradditionstotheproductafteracceptance.

Crane’swarrantydoesnotapplytofailurescausedbythefollowing:• Impropermaintenanceorrepair,includingtheinstallationofpartsorcomponentsthatdonot

conformtothequalityandspecificationoftheoriginal.

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• CraneStandsthathavebeenalteredmodifiedorhavebeendamagedthroughmisuse,negligenceorimproperoperation.

• Cranestandswhosetrademark,name,oridentificationnumberhasbeenchangedorremoved.• CraneStandssubjectedtoabnormalstrain,neglect,abuse,modification,orexposuretoextreme

variancesintemperatureorhumidity.• SpecialFinishes.CraneStandsorderedwithBlackChromeplated,Goldplated,SatinChrome

plated,BlackNickelplated,andlacqueredfinishesarehighlysensitivetocosmeticdamagethatcanoccurduringnormalhandlinganduse.Therefore,nowarrantyofanykind,includinganyimpliedwarrantyofmerchantabilityorfitnessforaparticularpurpose,isprovidedagainstcosmeticdefectsorappearancedamagetothesefinishes.OxidizingofanyalloyonTheCraneStandisnotcoveredunderthiswarranty.

TheobligationcreatedbythiswarrantyislimitedtorepairorreplacementofthedefectiveitematCrane’ssolediscretion.

Owner’s Responsibility: Itisimportantthattheowner/userbefamiliarwiththepropermaintenanceanduseoftheirCraneStand.Keepthiswarrantyandproofofpurchaseinasafeplace.Bepreparedtoprovidepurchaseinformationtoavoidunduedifficultiesindeterminingeligibilityforwarrantyprotection.IfanyserviceisnotperformedbyCrane,itwillterminatethiswarranty.

To Obtain Warranty Service: WarrantyservicemaybeobtainedbyfirstnotifyingtheCranedealerfromwhichtheproductwasoriginallypurchased.Uponnotification,theCranedealermustobtainreturnauthorizationnumberfromtheCranecustomerservicedepartment.Thisnumbermustbewrittenplainlyontheoutsideofthepackageorthereturnedshippingcartonwillberefused.Returnedmerchandisemustbeaccompaniedbyacopyoftheoriginalsalesreceipt.Allfreightandinsurancemustbeprepaidbytheoriginalowner.Cranewillstandreturnfreight,providedthedefectisadjudgedtobecoveredbywarranty.Merchandisefoundtobenotcoveredbywarrantywillbereturnedfreightcollect.

Warranty Limitations: ThisLimitedWarrantyisexclusiveandmadeinlieuofallotherwarranties,andallimpliedwarranties,includingwithoutlimitationanywarrantiesofmerchantabilityoroffitnessforaparticularpurposewhichareherebyexpresslydisclaimed.Innoeventwillresponsibilitybeacceptedforincidentalorconsequentialdamagesofanynaturewhatsoever.Somestatesdonotallowlimitationonhowlonganimpliedwarrantymaylast.Therefore,theabovelimitationsorexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrightsandyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

Note: This WARRANTY applies to the United States only and may vary in other countries.

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5 About CRANE

TheCRANEcrewisacollectiveofdesigners,musicians,artists,engineers,andinnovators.Ourmainobjectiveistoofferthehighestqualitylaptopstandwithauserfriendlydesign.

Wemakeourstandrighthere,inSeattle,WA,usinghighgradealuminumandutilizingsustainablemanufacturingpractices.

5.1 CRANE Story

ThestoryofTheCraneStandbeganonabarnapkinintheSoDodistrictofSeattle,wheninMarchof2007GarettFitzpatrickandRobNoblewerechattingoverabeeraboutthelackofqualitylaptopstandsonthemarket.Soonthenapkinwasfilledwithsketchesofideasandtheycalledagoodfriend,MorganFeatherston,amasterwelderandcraftsmanwhobeganworkingonmockupsofwhatwastobecomeTheCraneStand.

TheveryfirstCraneStandwasbuiltoutofpowder-coatedsteelwiththehelpofanaeronauticalengineeranddesignerBrandonWilke.TheStandwasfirstreleasedatDecibelFestival2008inSeattleandreceivedanoverwhelminglypositiveresponsefromthemusiccommunity,whichledtomassproductionandaprivatelabeldealwithMoog,alargeCanadiandealer.

Afterconsideringconstructivefeedbackfromtheelectronicartscommunity,TheCraneStandV.2wasreleasedatDecibelFestival2009.Thegood-looking,lightweightaluminumCraneStandV.2canslideunderamixer,adjusttoinfinitepositionsandhasnoloosepiecestomisplace.Manufacturedin-housefromscratch,TheCraneStandisnowthemostversatile,portableandwell-builtlaptopstandonthemarket.

Mostbarnapkindreamsneverleavethetable,buttheCRANEcrewmadetheirshappenandisstillpushingforwardproductdevelopments,includingthereleaseofalineofaccessoriesin2010.Mostimportantly,Cranecontinuestoofferthehighestqualityproductwiththemostefficientandsustainablepracticesaswellasaprofoundcommitmenttocustomerservice.

WehopeyouenjoyyourCraneStandasmuchaswehaveenjoyedtheride.

5.2 Acknowledgements

CRANEwouldliketothankthemanysupporterswhoseinvaluablecontributions,constructivecriticismandstrongsupporthelpedthecompanybecomewhatitistoday.

AspecialthankyoutoZachStoneandMikeMayoftheRaneCorporation,MikeHurley,MichaelManahan,Dean’sSpecialtyWelding,friends,family,andmostofallyou:thecustomer,forplayinganintegralroleinthesuccessofTheCraneStand.

Thankyou,

TheCRANECrew

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