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Remove

(1)

The upper slide frame mounts (1) are mounted under the rear section of section 3 of the

slide frame. The lower section (6), of the twist lock mounts, and are secured by six bolts

(5). The procedure for changing the left and right hand lower section (6) is identical.

(2)

Remove the six nyloc nuts (2). Discard the nyloc nuts.

NOTE

Note the position and orientation of the upper twist lock flat washers and belleville

washers when disassembling the upper twist lock mounts.

(3)

Remove the washer (3) and upper stack of belleville washers (4).

(4)

Remove the bolt (5) and lower stack of belleville washers (4) on each bolt.

(5)

Remove the upper slide frame lower section (6).

(6)

Examine all components for damage and corrosion.

(7)

Replace components as required.

Install

CAUTION

The slide frame will not fit on the twist lock mountings if the upper twist lock

mountings are not assembled correctly, causing damage to the slide frame.

Ensure that the upper twist lock flat washers and belleville washers are assembled

correctly.

(1)

Lightly grease the belleville washers (4) and slide the lower stack of belleville washers (4)

onto the bolts (3).

(2)

Fit the lower section (6) to the upper mount (1).

(3)

Insert the bolt (3) through the lower section (6) and upper slide frame mount (1).

(4)

Slide the upper stack of 7 belleville washers (4) onto the bolt (5).

(5)

Fit the washer (3) on top of the upper stack of belleville washers (4).

(6)

Fit new nyloc nuts (2) and tighten.

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