GF-8 Xten Crane System Instruction Manual
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3. Connect 2 x 142cm / 4’ 7” rigging rods to the Rigging Rod Connectors and in turn
connect another 2 x 142cm / 4’ 7” rigging rods to the 4th Rigging Rods. Ensure that
the locking pins are inserted fully.
4. Connect a long Rigging Rod Connector to each of the last 142cm / 4’ 7” rigging rods.
Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
5. Connect 2 x 115cm / 3’ 9” rigging rods to the long Rigging Rod Connectors and in turn
to the Rigging Rod Connections on the 127cm / 4ft arm section. Ensure that the
locking pins are inserted fully.
Attention
:
The Rigging Rod Connectors should be positioned in the respective
versions as per the following instructions. Furthermore the rigging must be assembled
symmetrically by using the same length rods, connectors etc in the same position on
each side.
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Xten-Versions 7 and 8:
Short Rigging Rod Connector : attach to Adjustable Rigging Rod Support and
use to connect 3rd and 4th upper rigging rods.
Long Rigging Rod Connector : use to connect 5th and 6th upper rigging rods.
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Xten-Versions 5 and 6:
Short Rigging Rod Connector : attach to Adjustable Rigging Rod Support and
use to connect 3rd and 4th upper rigging rods.
Long Rigging Rod Connector : not required.
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Xten-Versionen 3 und 4:
Short Rigging Rod Connector : use to connect 3rd and 4th upper rigging rods.
Long Rigging Rod Connector : not required.
Long Rigging Rod Connector
6. Hand tighten the turnbuckles until the rigging rods are taut and secure with the locking
nuts. The rigging should provide the support needed to keep the arm straight. If the
arm is hanging downwards then the rigging is too loose. If the arm is bent upwards
then the rigging is too tight.
