Extend the legs of the base to form a stable tripod and tighten the wing bolt.
 

Insert the middle tube into the base and secure.
 

Insert the top tube into the middle tube and secure. Set each tube about halfway up for now.
 

Attaching Cymbals
 

Set the cymbal tilter vertically as shown above.
 

Remove the wing nut and the upper of the two felt washers from the tilter post.
 

Slip the tilter post through the hole in the bell of the cymbal as shown and rest the cymbal on the bottom felt washer.
 

Replace the felt washer and wing nut as shown. Allow the cymbal to move freely for best sound. Adjust the angle of the cymbal tilter to your preference.

Note: The tilter post is equipped with a plastic sleeve to protect the cymbal from metal-to-metal contact. Check the condition of the plastic sleeve occasionally for signs of wear. If worn, replace it with genuine Pearl replacement part number NP-69/2.

Note: Three-section cymbal stands are standard on Export and Export Select. Forum cymbal stands feature two-sections.
 

Boom Stand Assembly
 

1998 Export and Export Select sets include a boom cymbal stand. Assemble the boom stand in the same manner as the cymbal stand. The boom arm can be positioned to virtually any angle for perfect cymbal placement. The boom arm is equipped with a Stop-Lock to prevent slippage and to allow quick and repeatable set-ups.