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Figure 1
Locate the hardware pack containing the eleven stainless steel clamps.
Slide all the clamps over each aluminum section as shown in
Figure 2
before putting the tubing sections together. You can lightly tighten the
clamps just below the slits in each section to hold them until needed.
Align the clamp screws on each section to face the same direction. At
final assembly, the body of the clamp should be positioned between the
slits in the aluminum tubes and 1/8" from the edge of each aluminum tube
as shown in
Figure 2a
.
Figure 2a
Figure - 2 - Clamp Size and Locations
Making sure dirt or grass does not adhere to the aluminum tubing to be joined, insert the marked
end of the tube into the next tube allowing for the overlap as shown in
Figure 1
. Position the
stainless steel clamp. Make sure the body of the clamp is positioned between the slits and tighten
securely. Continue mating aluminum tubes. Double-check the tubing sections you have just
assembled. Total length should measure 65 feet (780 inches).
You may elect to have the tubing in a shorter length. The aluminum tubing may be telescoped
inward, outward, or removed depending on your application. Keep in mind you want a minimum of
2 to 8 inches of overlap between tubing sections dependant on location and overall strength.
