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2) Refer to Illustration 4.1: If there is more than one metallic
strap per row, assemble the straps together using four (4) bolts and
nuts (BB) 1/4" #20 X 5/8" (6,35 mm X 15,88 mm), taking care of
placing the bolt head on top.
Illustration 4.1
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BUTTRESS POSTS AND BEARING PLATE ASSEMBLY
1) Refer to Illustration 5.1. Assemble the buttress post to the
bottom brace using one (1) bolts and nuts (S) 1/4"#20 X 3" (6,35
mm X 76 mm).
Once the buttress posts are placed on the patio blocks, assemble
the bearing plate in front of the buttress posts and on the tension
straps. Fix the bearing plate using four (4) bolts and nuts (BB)
1/4"#20 X 5/8" (6,35 mm X 15,88 mm), taking care of placing the
bolt head on bearing plate and nut on buttress post.
NOTE : The base angles replace the straight track on the buttom,
but straight tracks are installed on top.
2) Refer to Illustration 5.2 : Slide the upright over the buttress post
and secure it on the bearing plate with four (4) screw ''Z''.
3) Refer to Illustration 5.3 : Insert the angle brace int the opening
of the upright and secure it with one (1) bolts ans nuts (S)1/4" #20
X 3" (6,35 mm X 76 mm). Assemble the lower part of the angle
brace using bolts and nuts (U-UU)1/2" X 1" (12,7 mm X 25,4 mm)
and four (4) washers (V), two on each side.
Remember to insert one washer between the bottom brace and the
angle brace.
TENSION STRAPS ASSEMLBY (continued)
3) Refer to Illustration 4.2.: Attach the assembled tension straps
to bottom braces on both sides, using four (4) bolts and nuts (S)
1/4" #20 X 3" (6,35 mm X 76 mm), taking care of placing the bolt
head on top.
Illustration 4.2
BUTTRESS
POST
BOLT 1/4" X 5/8"
STRAP
Do not use impact gun to screw the tension straps.
Minimum torque force of 60 inch
pounds to maximum of 85 inch pounds.
PATIO BLOCK
NUT 1/4"
BOTTOM BRACE
BOLT 1/4" X 3"
BEARING PLATE