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TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
1. Measure 1/2" in from the end of the cover conduit,
center-punch the location, and drill a 5/16" hole
through the cover conduit.
2. Insert a tubing adapter into the conduit and align
the holes of the adapter with the drilled holes in the
conduit.
1/2"
2"
3. Select the aluminum channel and drill a 3/8" hole
through the channel approximately 2" from the end
and attach a threaded rod using a 3/8" nut on each
side of the channel.
4. With the lower end of the channel an inch or so off
the ground, position the channel along the rafter
at the end of the building where the Twist-of-the-
Wrist assembly will be located. The lower end of the
channel must "float" to allow the roll-up panel to fully
close.
5. Secure the upper end of the channel by drilling a 3/8"
hole through the end rafter and attach as shown.
The lower end of the channel will "float" and is not
attached.
NOTE:
Install a flat washer between the nut and the
Top View
Photo shows a different model and is used for illustration
purposes only.
end panel.
6. Select the bearing bracket and attach the bearings as
needed. (In some instances, the bearings may come
already attached.) Assemble as follows:
NOTE
: Single bearings are attached to the sides of
the bracket and double bearings to the middle portion
of the bracket. Use 1/4" hex bolts and locknuts as
needed. Install a flat washer on both sides of each
bearing to insure proper operation of bearings and the
assembly.
7. Install the longer bolts with bearings on the side of the
bracket that has the two holes. Install these
before
installing the double bearing assembles. See the
figures below.
5/16" Nut
5/16" Nut
8. For the spacers on the long bolts, insert a 5/16" nut
over each bolt.
These nuts are used as spacers only.
Lock Nuts
