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Unless prearranged you will have to cut the docking tube to the correct length. This can be done with a
hacksaw but it must be a straight and accurate cut, otherwise it is best done by an engineer with a chop
saw. The docking tube should finish level or just behind the front of the seat canvas. If you are using a
hacksaw to cut the docking tube to the correct length a straight accurate can be achieved using the
following method.
First of all work out the length of the docking tube (best place is approximately 10mm behind the end of
the seat canvas) then tightly mount the docking clamp. You can now use the face edge of the docking
clamp as a straight edge and cut the docking tube. Finish off by chamfering the inner edges of the docking
tube and liner also removing any burrs from the outer edges with a file.
Remount the docking clamp to the end of the docking tube, it is important that the docking clamp is fitted
flush to the end of the docking tube. Make sure that the clamp is fitted with the sprung handle to the rear.
When the docking tube has been fitted replace the seat canvas.