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Cross Bracing
Attaching cross bracing to bows is easiest when done during
Attaching cross bracing to bows is easiest when done during
bow assembly on a level surface.
bow assembly on a level surface.
1.
Pry brace bands open enough to slide over bows. Use
two pairs of pliers for leverage.
2.
Slide two brace bands onto each Gothic bow and position
39" from peak of bow in both directions.
See Figure 6
3.
Squeeze flanges back together with pliers, leaving some
slack.
4.
Attach cross brace to brace bands with bolt. Finger
tighten nut.
5.
Center cross brace in the peak, then tighten nuts.
6.
Repeat process for correct number of bows.
See Table 3
tools needed
•
2 Pairs of Pliers
•
1/2" Socket or Wrench
materials included
A
Nuts and Bolts
B
Brace Bands
C
Cross Braces
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Step 1
Step 4
Step 3
Step 5
39"
39"
39"
39"
100-Ft tunnel with 4-Ft bow Spacing
100-Ft tunnel with 4-Ft bow Spacing
100-Ft tunnel with 5-Ft bow Spacing
100-Ft tunnel with 5-Ft bow Spacing
50-Ft tunnel with 4-Ft bow Spacing
50-Ft tunnel with 4-Ft bow Spacing
50-Ft tunnel with 5-Ft bow Spacing
50-Ft tunnel with 5-Ft bow Spacing
table 3
Number of Bows
with Cross Braces
Bow
Spacing
50-ft
Tunnel
100-ft
Tunnel
4-foot
6 bows
12 bows
5-foot
5 bows
10 bows
Figure 6: brace band placement
Grey lines represent bows. Colored circles indicate bows with cross braces.
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