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e. Locate the tube saddles (
brackets to constrain tube at bottom).
f. Use the mark placed on the floor in the previous steps, to locate where the saddle will be
and mark the hole locations by placing the saddle on the floor.
g. Double check the width dimensions provided on the job construction drawings, then drill
holes for the saddle fasteners.
h. Install saddles using the provided hardware.
i. Guides mounting to tubes, sometimes require the use of a slip joint. There are (3)
mounting styles for slip joints, as detailed in
. Refer to
the job information to determine the correct mounting style for the unit. Locate the Slip
Joint Mounting Member(s).
Note
: If the unit does not have slip joints and the top mounting for the tube is not provided by the
manufacturer, install as recommended by supplier, then proceed to
page 20
j. Use the job information and the marks made in the previous steps to determine the
correct Slip Joint Mounting Member location. Install using the provided hardware. Use
only enough fasteners to hold the Mounting Members securely in place (2), as they will
be removed in a later step.
k. Determine the required tube length.
i. Measure from the “
Floor to Slip Joint Mounting Member”
as shown in the
corresponding figure below. Record this measurement.
ii. Calculate the Tube Length:
Tube Length = “Floor to Slip Joint Mounting
Member” – 3 ½”
iii. Cut the tubes to the calculated “
Tube Length
”. Make sure you cut the excess
tubing from the top. Otherwise you will cut off necessary mounting holes and/or
notches.
l. Remove the Slip Joint Mounting Member(s). Place the Slip Joint Mounting Members in
the tops of the tubes.
m. Orient the tubes (ensure the guides, mounting holes or notches are facing the correct
direction.) Place the bottom of the tube over the saddle. Stand the tube upright and
reattach the slip joint mounting member using the previously drilled/marked holes to
locate. Use all provided fasteners at this stage. Check that installed tube is plumb.
