CapeHorn Self-Steering, Руководство пользователя

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Assembling the
Varuna
or
Joshua
In order to reduce the volume of the parcel for shipping, the mounting arms, the
horizontal axis and the tower are shipped unassembled. The assembling procedure is
as follows :
1: Insert the horizontal pivoting axis (the T-shaped piece) through the horizontal
tube at the base of the tower. As you push it through the tube, connect the crank at the
forward end of the tower in the manner described and illustrated on page 24. After the
vertical rod is connected to the crank, fasten both parts together with a bolt in the
bottom hole (do not tighten too hard at first, allow a little motion). Make sure you use
the shortest bolt and make sure the hole with 2 punch marks is at the top position.
2: Place the frame on the base of the tower and fasten the 3 remaining holes
(one on top and 2 each side) using the 3 remaining bolts that are longer than the first
one, since the frame adds some thickness. Do not tighten one bolt before all 3 are
engaged. Allowing a tiny motion will help. Do not tighten
these bolts too hard before the last step is done.
3: Engage the first of the last 2 bolts (these bolts are
the longest) in one hole on the tower. Even if the little bracket
does not lay against the tower, the bolt should be long
enough to get engaged in the threads (not using the lock
washer or using a longer bolt you have in stock can help for
this operation ). When the first bolt is engaged, engage the
second. When the 2 bolts have been engaged, with their lock
washer, tighten them both. This will bring the little bracket to
lay against the tower. Do the final tightening on all the bolts
holding the frame to the base of the tower.