Note:
In the next step, tightening the screws shortens
the outer cables, and undoing the screws lengthens
the cables. Each screw will adjust the length of the
cable that is directly opposite the screw.
Use the T6 driver to tighten each screw around the
base until the top plate is held steady and horizontal.
It is best to work around the three screws in turn
tightening each one a little bit each time. You can
use a ruler against each cable to help get them all
the same length.
DO NOT TIGHTEN THE CABLES LIKE A GUITAR STRING!
The centre cable has an 8kg breaking strain, if you
tighten the three outer cables too tighly you will
break the centre cable.
The recommended tension is is just enough so that
when you nudge the Top Plate it wobbles slighty.
The table is not designed to carry heavy loads on
top. You can put light objects (250g) on top for brief
demonstration purposes but it is best to avoid leaving
heavy objects on it permanently.
Tensegrity cable grub screws assembly instructions page 12 of 14
Copyright Kontax Engineering Ltd 9/1/23
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