MANTIS BRACKET
TIPTOP AUDIO MANTIS BRACKET Using the optional bracket accessory Mantis can be doubled up to 416HP! Multiply your Mantis and watch your studio setup grow.. The Dual Mantis Studio Brackets pair lets you connect two Mantis together in a robust and elegant solution. This setup is fixed and is recommend mainly for studio use. The brackets are cut precisely by laser from a sturdy metal and then coated twice for a nice smooth finish that matches the Mantis light gray color.
Step 1: Locate the two black foam strips, gently pull off the white back paper to expose the adhesive, carefully align the strip to the bracket leg and apply. This stuff is sticky and can not be reapplied so make sure you get it right the first time. We recommend sticking one end of the strip first and then slowly pressing down the strip to the other end.
Step 2: Never install the brackets with the system full of modules. If you have eight eurorack modules please mount them to all eight corners as shown in below image. It is OK if you don’t have any modules, just skip to the next step.
Step 3: Set the two Mantis on a flat surface sideways as you see in the picture. Make the bottom of the upper mantis touch the upper side of the lower Mantis. Using the provided Allen Wrench unscrew the 6 screws shown in the photo, counter clock wise. Try not to vibrate the Mantis so the Z-Rails don’t get out of alignment. If one of the Z-Rails does move, push it back to position by looking through the screw hole.
Step 4: We are starting with the right bracket, locate the right bracket.
With the leg facing down Insert the screws through the holes and push the washers from the other side all the way in. The washers are used to help you keep the screws in place.
Step 5: Bring the bracket close to the two Mantis, slowly move the Mantis until the bracket screws align with the Mantis screw holes and attach the bracket. Using the Philips screwdriver, slowly start screwing them in, one by one with just a few turns. If one of them feels too stiff it might not be aligned with the rail, try to unscrew it and check the alignment. Do not screw in if it feels hard to turn as it might damage the thread on the Z-Rail.
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Step 6: This step requires careful attention. You are about to flip the assembly upside down to attach the second bracket. It is important that when you do that you keep the two Mantis tight together so there is no stress put on the bracket and its joints. Both Mantis need to stay at 90 degrees with the bracket. Hold on the edge of both cases, lift up, rotate and put back on the table.
Step 7: Once again, using the provided Allen Wrench unscrew the 6 screws, counter clock wise. Try not to vibrate the Mantis so the Z-Rails don’t get out of alignment. If one of the Z-Rails does move, push it back to position by looking through its screw hole.
Step 8: Repeat the same process as in Step 4 and Step 5, but this time with the left mantis bracket.
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Step 9: Rotate the assembly 90 degree, the two Mantis should now be securely connected. Now tighten all 12 screws firmly but do not apply excessive force.
Connecting to power: The two Mantis will still be powered independently, each with its own power adapter and switch. The upper standing Mantis will use the bottom power socket (see below) and the lower Mantis will use the side power socket next to the power switch. To turn power on/off flip the power switch on both the upper and lower Mantis.
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WARNING And one last note about safety, do not use the Mantis legs when using the brackets.
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