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Guide Double
(VP GUD)
and Guide Triple
(VP GUT)
Guide Parts
The white Nylon Step Washers allow the Primary
Guide and Guide Union to turn under some force
once the Nyloc Nut is tightened.
Always use a black Acetal Washer next to the Nyloc
Nut. Without it the Nylon Washers will crush up.
Never pry Nylon Washers off otherwise they will
distort. Instead hit against a section of polypipe
sitting on the circumference of the washers where
possible. In the case of the Step Washer next to
the Guide Union twisting off may be the only option
or try dry heating the unit (in the oven). Drying out
the Nylon will cause all measurements to shrink.
Guide Chopper
The Guide Chopper has four 9mm post stages (see
below). These stages come in handy when
assembling or adjusting Tread-in parts.
Pulling polywire tight across the Chopper Anvil and
whacking the steel pin of a Tread-in Pedal a couple
of times against the anvil successfully cuts polywire.
Primary Guide Height
To achieve a nice even ‘wrap’ on Spools, when using the
PowerPac, the Primary Guide must be mounted at the
right height. Four metal shim washers come with the
Primary Guide to aid in altering Guide height. Normally, 2
washers are needed but, over time carrier distortion may
call for adjustment.
To set the right height:
1. Put one Spool on the Drive Base Plate and run out a
decent straight length of Polywire (approximately
100m).
2. Set-up the polywire for winding in (loop it through the
Primary Guide lower pigtail and the Single Side Arm
pigtail). Ensure the quad and PowerPac are facing
the length of polywire laid out.
3. With the quad in a stand still position (still running to
avoid running the battery flat) turn on the motor and
observe the wrap as it forms on the Spool. If the wrap
is uneven (e.g. plenty on the bottom and only a small
amount at the top of the spool) play around by adding or taking away height from the Primary Guide using
the Shim Washers.
4. Test until a nice even wrap results.
Guide Side Arm Height
Attach the Guide Side Arm of choice and adjust so the pigtail unit/s is/are at least 100mm below the Single
Wedge Clip/s of the Kiwitech Tread-ins in use. Make sure the Side Arm is screwed on tight, once set to the
right height, otherwise it will get lost in transit. Take care not to over tighten though - some users have
managed to shear the bolt head off (apply anti seize paste on the thread every year or two).
