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Assembling the paddle lever components:
It’s a good idea to assemble the hardware over a cookie sheet. Any hardware is difficult to find if
dropped. Secure the paddle leaves to the holders using the hardware as shown. The hardware is small
but with some patience and tweezers, can be assembled. It is easier to do the bottom screw first.
Observe the order of the hardware. After assembly, if the paddle leaf holder is not perfectly square, the
paddle leaf may be off to one side, or on an angle. Simply bend it to be close to the contact washer.
The distance to the contact washer is a matter of personal preference and feel, and may need final
adjustment prior to use. There is also some clearance between the contact washer and the O.D. of the
holding screw allowing the washer to be moved to the side. The paddle leaves can easily be bent to
accommodate diffe
rent tensions and distances. The .010” thickness paddle leaves provide a light
touch. A user could use thicker material for a stiffer touch.
Cut the vinyl caplug lever cover 3/4” long
from the closed end. Scissors will work easily. Cut the piece of
1/2” wide plastic into two 5/8” long
pieces. Sandwich the paddle lever with the plastic spacers and slide the caplug over the end of the
paddle leaf.
You may opt to use a different diameter washer of you own choosing. You could experiment with a
larger washer with some flats filed on it for a different feel and or spacing.
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Attach the four self adhesive feet to the bottom corners.
This completes the assembly
