TM 10-8340-243-13&P
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3. Unscrew bolt (Figure 1, Item 2) from front of fitting (Figure 1, Item 4) and remove.
4. Remove handle (Figure 1, Item 1) from fitting (Figure 1, Item 4). If removing handle only, proceed
with replace procedures.
5. Separate front (Figure 1, Item 4) and rear (Figure 1, Item 5) sections of the fitting, being careful not
to lose spring (Figure 1, Item 6).
6. If replacing rafter assemblies (Figure 1, Item 7), repeat above steps 1. through 5. for second fitting.
7. If replacing upper leg assemblies (Figure 1, Item 8), pull ring on detent assembly (Figure 1, Item 9)
to release lower leg assembly (Figure 1, Item 10).
into place.
9. Insert bolt (Figure 1, Item 2) through handle (Figure 1, Item 1) and front of fitting (Figure 1, Item 4).
Place spring (Figure 1, Item 6) over bolt, ensuring that it is properly seated. Thread bolt through rear
of fitting (Figure 1, Item 5).
10. Align teeth of fitting (Figure 1, Item 5) crown-to-crown (not nested or engaged).
11. Turn handle (Figure 1, Item 1) to completely unlocked position and keep it there.
12. Keeping teeth in crown-to-crown position, turn bolt (Figure 1, Item 2) until it bottoms.
14. Place nut (Figure 1, Item 3) on bolt (Figure 1, Item 2) and tighten without allowing bolt to rotate.
15. Check fitting (Figure 1, Item 5) for proper assembly as follows:
a. Rotate handle (Figure 1, Item 1) to fully unlocked position. At this point there should be 1/32 - inch
rotation clearance.
b. Rotate handle (Figure 1, Item 1) to fully locked position. At this point handle should be at 90
degrees to purlin (Figure 1, Item 11) and/or rafter (Figure 1, Item 7).
16. For rafter assemblies (Figure 1, Item 7), repeat above steps 7. through 15. for second fitting.
17. For upper leg assemblies (Figure 1, Item 8), pull ring on quick release assembly (Figure 1, Item 9)
and insert lower leg assembly (Figure 1, Item 10), lining up holes. Allow quick release to snap back
into place.
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