Axle Installation
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Install Axle Assembly as
shown.
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Orient that bearings so
that the grease fitting
can be accessed from
underneath the rack.
•
Adjust the length of the
Axle Assembly to fit
between Cross Arms.
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5/16” hex bolts should
be tightened to 9 ft-lbs
(108 in-lbs) torque.
•
3/8” axle set bolts can
now be tightened to
approximately 20 ft-lbs.
Bumper Bolt Installation
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The Bumper Bolt does not need to be
tightened between the head of the bolt and the
jam nut.
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Using the 1-1/2” wrench or adjustable
wrench,tighten the Bumper Bolt jam nut
against the welded nut to 75 ft-lbs.
Gimbal Installation
•
Install the Gimbal as shown.
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The 5/8” and 1/2” bolts should be lightly
tightened.
•
With the Gimbal installed, the rack can now be
lifted on to the mounting pole.
•
At this point the rack with modules can weight
up to 200 lbs or more –
use caution
!
•
Orient Gimbal so that the welded channel
“leans” towards
true
south (adjust for magnetic
declination).
•
Tighten set bolts to 60 ft-lbs torque in turns to
insure both are tight.
