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# ActiveIO Wand Extension Pole Adapter

The extension pole Adapter Kit is used to attach the ActiveIO Wand to a standard extension pole to calibrate volumes that include high vertical spaces in a secure manner. 

#### Components

The Adapter kit includes:

* 1 Wand Adapter, with screw
* 1 Black plastic sleeve
* 2 metal pipe hangers
* 2 screws
* 2 bolts
* 1 security cable

We tested the adapter using the 5-24 ft Long Telescoping Extension Pole from Extend-a-Reach. The Adapter should work with any standard extension pole used for painting or cleaning. 

#### Secure the Battery Compartment 

The adapter attaches to the ActiveIO Wand at the device's battery compartment, which must be secured to prevent it from unscrewing during use. 

1. Tighten the battery compartment cap as much as possible.
2. Use a 0.050” Hex Key to tighten the set screw above the cap. See the image, below.

<figure><img src="/files/2wU7tuqqOV17ksp2ssYS" alt="A close-up of the ActiveIO Wand handle, showing the Battery Compartment cap and the set screw directly above it (with a red arrow pointing to it). "><figcaption><p>After tightening the cap, use the set screw to lock the cap in place. </p></figcaption></figure>

#### Add the Sleeve

The Adapter Kit includes a small black sleeve that is used to hold the security strap in place.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/LShGFroIfisx0oCqRtEw" alt="The handle of the ActiveIO Wand, with the security strap attachment sleeve next to it. "><figcaption><p>The ActiveIO Wand handle with the black sleeve for attaching the security straps.</p></figcaption></figure>

Snap the sleeve over the smooth part of the wand handle, just above the hand grip.

<div><figure><img src="/files/iELOVwRKmTupaPAqUj8B" alt="Attaching the attachment sleeve to the ActiveIO Wand handle. "><figcaption><p>Snap the sleeve over the handle.</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/6Xv9tQNNL1E0xaWP1uPe" alt="The attachment sleeve connected to the ActiveIO Wand handle. "><figcaption><p>The sleeve should rest just above the grip.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

#### Attach the Safety Strap

The safety strap is a cable that attaches to both the ActiveIO Wand and the extension pole. While it is important to ensure that the battery compartment and the extension pole are both screwed in tightly, the strap provides extra protection should the ActiveIO Wand separate from the extension pole during   use.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/Ha7snA8RupqDNmGgnRNO" alt="The ActiveIO Wand handle with the components needed to attach the security strap to the wand. " width="563"><figcaption><p>Parts to secure the ActiveIO Wand to the extension pole.</p></figcaption></figure>

1. Snap one of the pipe hangers over the sleeve added in the previous step.&#x20;
2. Align one end of the safety strap in the center of the pipe hanger's screw holes.

<div><figure><img src="/files/hSlvyKudgkS2nZDPbO4O" alt="The ActiveIO Wand handle with the pipe hanger attached. "><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/pSPghJpogfjdwFAcz4Tg" alt="The ActiveIO Wand handle with the pipe hanger attached and the safety strap inserted in the middle."><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

3. Thread the screw through the pipe hanger and the safety strap.
4. Attach and completely tighten the bolt.&#x20;

<div><figure><img src="/files/pl38tI2x186fxgHPd7y7" alt="The ActiveIO Wand handle with the pipe hanger and the safety strap bolted together but not tightened."><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/8GR7QsbOc29wJ0Dj3dfM" alt="The ActiveIO Wand handle with the pipe hanger and the safety strap bolted together and tightened."><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

5. Extend the first section of the extension pole a couple of inches and snap the second pipe hanger  below the top collar, as shown below.&#x20;
6. Thread the second screw through the pipe hanger and the other end of the safety strap and bolt it tightly in place, as done on the wand itself.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/GHX1J22EneZuZAWAiuJQ" alt="The ActiveIO Wand extension with the attachment end extended with the safety strap bolted together and tightened." width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Connect the Wand Adapter

The adapter has a screw hole on one end to hold the extension pole and connections for the ActiveIO Wand on the other.&#x20;

1. Slide the narrow end of the adapter onto the end of the wand battery cap, turning the adapter until the dowels lock into place.

<div><figure><img src="/files/SCFRkSeVyE6f2I8fzlri" alt="The ActiveIO Wand handle with the extension pole adapter, screw, and hex driver"><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/YFoVrhyDZgdPyYEbmQLV" alt="The ActiveIO Wand handle with the extension pole adapter attached, the screw and hex driver beside it. "><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

2. Using a 3/16” hex driver or hex key, insert the screw through the end of the adapter and screw it into the end of the wand, securing the adapter in place.

<div><figure><img src="/files/ixbzAIthapNOYNFYVZIC" alt="The ActiveIO Wand handle with the extension pole adapter attached, the screw and hex driver beside it, about to be inserted. "><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/bmMSQFKZl5MkIiExJFsD" alt="The fully attached Wand Extension Pole adapter. "><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

#### Attach the Extension Pole

Screw the extension pole into the adapter on the wand assembly until snug.

<div><figure><img src="/files/Rk7qjMQin3CAAHM5EYmn" alt="The Extension Pole for the The ActiveIO Wand alongside the ActiveIO Wand with the pole adapter attached "><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/qRpySmKHak44fGrRv9jo" alt="The extension pole for the ActiveIO Wand attached to the ActiveIO Wand. "><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

Tighten the knob on the side of the adapter to lock the connection in place and prevent the threads from backing out.

<figure><img src="/files/Q9iiH4ReHh1uoqKwW1hq" alt="The extension pole for the ActiveIO Wand attached to the ActiveIO Wand."><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

The device is now ready for use.&#x20;


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