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There are parts made from fiberglass in this kit. Take normal precautions when handling any fiberglass material.
There may be fiberglass dust, slivers or particles present when the fiberglass parts were manufactured. The use of
typical fiberglass handling safety gear (gloves, dust mask, eye shield, clothing, etc.) when handling and working
with fiberglass is recommended. Use a damp rag to wipe the parts.
Do not
use compressed air to clean fiberglass
parts. Measures can be taken to reduce exposure after a person has come in contact with fiberglass. Eyes should
be flushed with water and any area of exposed skin should be washed with soap and warm water to remove
fibers. Clothing worn while working with fiberglass should be removed and washed separately from other
clothing. The washing machine should be rinsed thoroughly after the exposed clothing has been washed. Check
with your local or state safety and/or environmental agencies for more detailed precautions.
Center Post Assembly:
Assemble the one 1-1/4" OD x 58" long
fiberglass center post into the one 1-3/8" x 14"
long aluminum tube, slit end oriented toward
the middle of the center post. With the un-slit
end of the aluminum tube aligned flush with
the end of the fiberglass center post, secure
them together with the
DXE-ECL-16SS
Element Clamp, over the slits, at 3/8" spacing
between the end of the slit end of the tube to
the element clamp as shown below.
Center Post Assembly
Spreader Assembly
Place one
DXE-ECL-1000
on each slit end of the six 1" OD sections. Slide the 3/4" OD x 43" long sections
into the 1" sections approximately 3 to 4" and clamp them together. Ensure the slit ends are horizontally
aligned, not vertical. Position the element clamp
about 1/4" to 3/8" away from the end of the
section when tightening. The clamp tightening
screw should be on the bottom of the tube
assembly.
Place one
DXE-ECL-0875
on each slit end of
the six 3/4" OD sections. Slide the 1/2" OD x 48"
long sections into the 3/4" OD sections
approximately 3 to 4" and clamp them together
as shown below. Position the element clamp
about 1/4" to 3/8" away from the end of the section when tightening. The clamp tightening screw should be
on the bottom of the tube assembly.
The six 3/4" x 5" long tubes are provided if you want to re-enforce the 1" OD sections when mounted to a
base or hub assembly. Refer to the
DXE-HEXX-5TAP-2
Hexxagonal Beam 5-Band total package
instructions for details.
Spreader Assembly
