2) Installing Cross Tubes
The cross tube assembly is adjustable to accommodate required widths from 17 to 23.5 feet. The cross
tube assembly has three tube sections. Two smaller tubes telescope from each end of the larger
diameter tube.
1. Slide a smaller diameter tube section into each end of the large tube.
2. Insert the drive and idler hubs into the ends of the cross tube assembly.
3. Center the middle tube section between the stands.
Note:
The cross tube is adjustable from 17ft to 23.5 ft.
Install the Cross Bolts
This will fasten the three sections of the
cross tube assembly together.
Note: the cross tube sections have
grooves. These grooves are used to
help guide the drill bit during the drilling
process.
On one end of the large diameter tube:
Measure one (1) inch in from the end of
the large tube section and using the
groove as a guide, drill a 1/4” hole.
Insert a 1/4” bolt into the hole to keep
the tubes from moving. Then drill
another 1/4” hole one inch from the end
of the large tube in the guide groove on
the opposite side (180 degrees) from
the first hole. Insert a bolt through both
holes, install a nut, and tighten.
Repeat this process by drilling two more
holes at eleven (11) inches from the
end of the large tube and at 90 degrees
rotation from the first pair of holes.
Perform this process on the other
end of the large tube for a total of
four (4) bolts.
