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Locating the post
Locate the position of the post and loosely assemble the four clamp blocks onto the seam by pushing the insert upwards until it fits into the recess loosely. Tighten grub screws using a 3/16'' A/F Allen Key.
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Fixing
Locate the base plate onto the clamp blocks ensuring the holes in the clamps align with base plate holes. Ensure the post is correctly positioned, insert the 3/8'' x 3/4'' bolts with the spring and flat washers, through the base plate into the clamp blocks.
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Securing clamps
Evenly tighten the grub screws within the clamp blocks using a 3/16'' A/F Allen Key to a torque of 15 Nm ensuring that good contact is made with the seam.
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Torque check
Tighten the 3/8'' x 3/4'' bolts to a typical torque of 20 Nm.
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End posts
On both end posts a D ring should be attached using a single M12 bolt.
It should be tightened to a torque of typically 20 Nm, ensuring that the spring washer is flat.
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Intermediate posts
On the intermediate post attach the cable support with an M12 bolt, tightened to a torque of typically 20 Nm, ensuring that the spring washer is flat.
Ensure the D ring and hanger bracket are placed in the correct orientation for the cable to pass through.
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Corner posts
On the corner post fix a corner unit with an M12 bolt tightened to a torque of typically 20 Nm, so that the spring washer is flat.
Ensure the unit is orientated in the correct direction for system use.
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Variable posts
The variable bracket should be bent using the tube bending tool supplied by Latchways (part no: 85170).
NB: It is recommended that the variable bracket should only be bent when the cable has been threaded through the tube.
Slide the tube bending tool along the arm of the bracket to the point where a bend is required and tighten by twisting the bar on the top.
A maximum angle change of 40° is achieved on each end of the bracket. To attach to the post follow the instructions in point 7.
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Fix the swageless terminal to yoke
Fit the swageless terminal according to the instructions supplied with the post.
NB: If tension adjustment is required at both ends of the system, fit a threaded swageless termination to line tenser, as supplied with the alternative end sets.
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First end post
Attach the swageless terminal to yoke:
Remove the clevis pin and attach yoke to D ring securing by replacing the clevis pin.
Fit the split pin and open arms out fully.
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Thread the cable
When all posts and bracketry are installed, thread the cable through the support brackets, checking that it is not twisted and is free from kinks.
Ensure that the cable is threaded through all necessary brackets such as hangers and corner brackets.
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Second end post
Fit the long run line tenser,turnbuckle and swageless terminal unit to the D ring, ensuring that there is the maximum adjustment available in the turnbuckle.
Fit the split pin and open arms out fully.
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Cut the cable
Remove the cable slack from the system, mark the position for cutting and cut the cable to length.
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Connect the system
Remove the swageless terminal from the turnbuckle body and attach the cable as per instructions provided.
When the cable is locked in place, re-attach to the turnbuckle.
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Tension the system
Twist the turnbuckle to tension the system.
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Check system tension
The correct pre-tension is acheived when the disk can be turned freely with your fingers. If this is not the case then the system will need to be adjusted prior to use.
When the correct pre-tension has been achieved, fit split pins to the long run line tenser and the swageless terminal to prevent the turning of the turnbuckle and also maintaining system pre-tension.
Always check the tension indicator before system use.
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