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2j.

Place a ¼” nylon insert lock nut onto the top of all the carriage bolts.

2k.

This step is very important as it ensures that the expansion slots on the top of the

panels function correctly.

Take a 7/16

” wrench and loosen the 1

nut a quarter to a half

turn. The amount of this turn can depend on how tightly the 1

nut was fastened. You should

feel the tension ease indicating the nut has become loose and is not clamped tightly on the
panel. Now hold the 1

nut firmly in place with the 7/16

” wrench, and fully tighten the 2

lock

nut down on top of the 1

nut. This will create a

secure “jam nut” connection without tightly

camping the panels together, so that the expansion slots work properly.

2l. Repeat the process for all six different panels in each unit.

Summary of Contents for Aeroflex

Page 1: ...ex Belly Fairing Pre Assembly Manual Freight Wing Incorporated 4015 49th Ave SW Seattle WA 98116 info Freightwing com TOLL FREE INSTALLATION HELP LINE 866 464 9464 Copyright 2010 Freight Wing Inc Rev...

Page 2: ...rdless with a clutch to tighten nuts with 4 An allen hex key set 5 Anti seize lubricant if needed for stainless hardware 6 Barrier tape 2 wide clear packing tape and a razor if needed for steel I beam...

Page 3: ...he trailer The panels are marked in the middle of the top edge with L LM or LR for left front left middle and left rear or R RM RR for right front right middle and right rear The mark is routed all th...

Page 4: ...otted holes along its edge as illustrated below on a middle panel Also note that on the middle and front panels it is not necessary to place one bolt in the hinge on the side above the round holes as...

Page 5: ...or this step and 2 wide clear packing tape polypropylene can also be used and is a perfect width preferably heavy duty packing tape that is thicker than standard tape 1a Gather 6 long hinges and place...

Page 6: ...marking the panel LM RR etc will read correctly not backwards when the inside face of the panel is upward as illustrated below If the letters read backwards like a mirror image the panel must be flipp...

Page 7: ...o not place one bolt in the hole on the side of the hinge corresponding to round holes on the side of the panel as illustrated below and in the figures on p 3 4 Bolts will go in all the holes on rear...

Page 8: ...to start placing bolts in the middle at the round holes Note If the panel is a rear or middle panel the panel will extend beyond the hinge on the side with two slotted holes that are close together as...

Page 9: ...tightening a cordless drill with a clutch and a very loose clutch setting can be used with a 7 16 th socket Because drills and clutches are different check to make sure it produces similar results to...

Page 10: ...can depend on how tightly the 1 st nut was fastened You should feel the tension ease indicating the nut has become loose and is not clamped tightly on the panel Now hold the 1 st nut firmly in place...

Page 11: ...middle of the panel can be accessed from both sides The panel can be leaned against a wall or the table for support 3c Insert the button head bolts with the bonded washers through the holes in the cen...

Page 12: ...the bolts 3f Tighten each lock nut while holding the bolt head with an allen key and fastening the nut with a 7 16 th socket This connection should be firm but do not over torque 3g Repeat the process...

Page 13: ...then place another flat washer on the bolt and then the plain nut HAND TIGHTEN the plain nut so that is it snug against the washer and rod but not fully tightened It is important that there are no ga...

Page 14: ...nother rubber bonded washer on the bolt with the rubber side facing the clamp tab Finish by hand tightening a nylon insert lock nut The completed assembly is illustrated below 4d Repeat the process fo...