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Installing the support struts
the center of the bottom center hole off the centerline more
than 1/16-inch.
12. Tighten the screw snugly so that the mast foot cannot move.
13. Tighten the adjustment nuts.
14. Replumb the mast. (Tightening the nuts can move the mast
off plumb.)
Note: The mast must be plumb before proceeding.
15. Repeat step 6 and step 7 to drill holes for the bottom center
hole.
Note: The mast foot must not move when you drill the hole.
16. Fill the hole with silicone sealant.
17. Install a 3/8-inch washer on the 3/8-inch x 4-inch lag screw.
18. Use a 9/16-inch socket wrench to screw the lag screw into the
lower center hole. Do not tighten the screw fully.
19. Re-plumb the mast and snug down the lag screw.
20. Use a torque wrench with 1/2-inch socket to torque the mast
adjustment nuts to 18 ft.-lbs. Confirm the mast is plumb after
torquing.
Note: The mast must be plumb before you can proceed. If
you cannot plumb the mast, repeat the installation or find
another installation site.
1. Mark the support strut mounting hole pattern as specified in
Figure 11 on page 43.
2. Center the right strut mounting bracket hole on its mark.
(Figure 20 is for illustration only.) You can use the left strut if
you prefer.
3. Drill a hole on the center mark in the manner described in
step 7 above.
Note: To avoid drilling too deeply, place a drill stopat the
appropriate depth so that you can see when you should stop
drilling.
4. Fill the hole with silicone sealant, and apply silicone sealant
to the bottom of the strut mounting bracket.
Chapter 4 • Installing mounts
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