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Select two loop halves that sweep in opposite directions as shown in
Figure 4.13
and connect them to-
gether using the parts shown in
Figure 4.39.1
(these parts are in the Loop Hardware Kit 72
-
0060
-
01).
Slide the
5”
Loop Splice tube (10
-
1702
-
01) onto one of the pole tips with the
.25”
drain hole on the
Splice facing down to where the ground will be until the pole tip is at the edge of the
.25”
drain hole as
shown in Figure
4.39.2
. Now position the edge of a hose clamp
3/4”
from the edge of the Loop Splice
and tighten it. Slide the remaining two hose clamps onto the Splice, the outer one will be positioned and
tightened first with the middle one left loose as shown in Figure
4.39.3
. It is recommended that you put
a #2 Philips screwdriver (the shaft should be
.25”
diameter) into the drain hole and slide the other pole
tip into the Splice until it hits the screwdriver shaft, keep pressure on the loose pole tip while you posi-
tion and tighten the other outside hose clamp as you did on the other side of the Splice. Be careful not
to damage the 3M Grip tape already in place on the pole tips. If necessary spread the slit in the Loop
Splice slightly if the fit is so tight it won
’
t slide onto the pole tip. Don
’
t spread it so aggressively as it
breaks! The last step is to position the third hose clamp so it covers the
.25”
drain hole and tighten it as
shown in
Figure 4.39.4
. Make sure you position the host clamp so the slots in the metal band of the
clamp acts as a screen that allows water out, but no bugs in! Now check that each of the three clamps
are tight, be careful, small hose clamps can easily be tightened to the point that they strip, use common
sense to get them snug but don
’
t overdo it. You should not be able to cause the Splice to spin or pull
out with your hands. The completed loop is shown in
Figure 4.39.5
. Repeat this procedure for the other
Loop Half.
SECTION 4.3
LOOP PREPARATION (continued)
JOINING THE LOOP HALVES TOGETHER
Figure 4.39.1
Figure 4.39.2
.25”
drain hole
(must face the ground
for water drainage)
3/4” (.75”)
Figure 4.39.3
3/4” (.75”)
3/4” (.75”)
Figure 4.39.4
Figure 4.39.5
pole tip
