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CHAPTER EIGHT
SECTION 8.1
OPTIONAL 40/30 LOOP TRUSS KIT (continued)
ATTACH THE TRUSS COUPLERS
There are two pieces to the truss couplers PN 10-1510-01) as shown in figure 8.10. The couplers are mount-
ed on each side of the loop, located at the outer joint of the telescoping poles as shown in figure 8.11. The
truss coupler butts up against the edge of the polyolefin heat shrink.
There are nut trays molded on one side of the truss coupler as shown in figure 8.12. These are handy for
holding the #6 Nylock nut (PN 60-0014) when tightening, but you will need to hold your finger over the nut
to keep it from spinning when you thread on each of the #6 x 7/8” pan-head machine screw (PN 60-0014-
01) as shown in figure 8.13. Only the outer four holes of the truss coupler are used for attaching it as shown
in figure 8.14. Note that the top portion of the coupler (the portion facing skyward) has a hole, but this is
also not used as shown in the second picture of figure 8.14. Align the truss coupler so that it is parallel to
the telescoping pole and tighten each nut.
The Dacron truss cord is provided in a single piece and will need to be trimmed as you progress with the in-
stallation of the end trusses. Thread the Dacron cord through the truss coupler, leaving approximately ten
inches of truss cord as shown in figure 8.15. Tie four half-hitches and leave approximately four inches of
leader as shown in figure 8.16. Figure 8.17 shows the proper way to tie a half-hitch. When finished, apply
electrical tape so that the leader of the Dacron rope is secured to the truss line as shown in figure 8.18.
FIG. 8.10
FIG. 8.11
FIG. 8.12
1
2
3
4
Dacron Rope
FIG. 8.13
FIG. 8.14
FIG. 8.15
FIG. 8.16
FIG. 8.17
FIG. 8.18
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