RVLS60: How To Set Up 9-Foot Tall Portable Tripod DJ Lighting Stand

Introduction

The Rockville RVLS60 Lighting Stand is a portable and adjustable tripod stand designed to support various stage lights. This guide will walk you through the setup, mounting lights, height adjustments, and breakdown process.

Step 1: Unpacking the Stand

Everything you need comes in the included travel bag. Inside, you'll find:
T-Bar (for mounting lights)
Tripod Stand
Mounting Hardware (bolts, washers, and wing nuts)

Step 2: Setting Up the Tripod Base

1. Loosen the knob at the base of the stand.
2. Spread out the legs by either pulling them outward or pressing down on the base while holding the pole.
3. Adjust the spread of the legs based on stability needs.
4. Tighten the knob back up to lock the legs in place.

Step 3: Adjusting the Stand Height

The stand has two adjustable poles:

• Top Pole: Adjust this first before the middle pole.
• Middle Pole: Can be extended after the top pole is fully secured.

Adjusting the Top Pole

1. Loosen the top knob and extend the pole until you see the third hole.
2. Insert the safety pin into this hole to lock it in place.
3. Lower the pole slightly so the pin catches, then tighten the knob.

Adjusting the Middle Pole

1. Extend the top pole fully until the fifth hole appears.
2. Insert the safety pin into the fifth hole, lower slightly, and tighten the knob.
3. Now, loosen the middle knob and raise the middle pole to the desired height.
4. Secure the middle pole using the safety pin and knob.

You can adjust the height further anytime by following the same process.

Step 4: Attaching the T-Bar

1. Loosen the knob on the bottom of the T-Bar.
2. Align the hole on the T-Bar with the top of the stand.
3. Slide the T-Bar onto the top pole.
4. Tighten the knob to secure it.

Step 5: Mounting Lights

There are two ways to mount lights:

• Using Bracketed PAR Lights
• Using Wedge Lights Without Brackets

Attaching PAR Lights

1. Remove the wing nut and one washer from a mounting bolt.
2. Insert the bolt (with one washer still attached) through a hole on the T-Bar.
3. Place the second washer on the bracket of the light to prevent scratching.
4. Slide the light’s bracket onto the bolt and secure it with the wing nut.
5. Repeat for additional PAR lights.

Attaching Wedge Lights

1. Remove the wing nut (it won’t be needed for this setup).
2. Remove one washer and insert the bolt through the T-Bar.
3. Place the second washer on the bottom side of the bolt.
4. Align the wedge light’s screw hole with the bolt and secure the light by screwing it in.
5. Use a wrench if needed to tighten the bolt while securing the light.

You can attach up to four lights using these methods.

Step 6: Making Final Adjustments

• Ensure all lights are securely mounted.
• Adjust the height if necessary.
• Tighten all knobs and safety pins for maximum stability.

How to Break Down the Stand

Follow these steps in reverse order for quick and easy breakdown:

1. Lower the stand height by loosening the knobs and removing the safety pins.
2. Remove all mounted lights, storing the hardware to prevent losing it.
3. Detach the T-Bar by loosening the knob and sliding it off.
4. Fold in the tripod legs by loosening the base knob and pushing the legs inward.
5. Pack everything into the travel bag:
   • Use the built-in divider (stand on one side, T-Bar on the other).
   • Store the hardware inside the bag for safekeeping.

Conclusion

The Rockville RVLS60 Lighting Stand is sturdy, portable, and easy to set up. Whether you're setting up for a gig, party, or event, this stand makes mounting and adjusting lights simple.