Cartridges - Lindsay Universal TAU-II Installation Manual

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NOTE: For the system to telescope properly, the
forward most slotted Sliding Panel MUST be on
the outside.
View of assembled system (except Cartridges)
It is important to make sure that the system bays are
fully extended to ensure that the Energy Absorbing
Cartridges will fit properly. Pull the Slider Panels of
each bay until fully extended, working from the base
toward the nose assembly.
Torque each of the Slider Bolts
Torque all of the Sliding Bolts to 20 ft-lbs (27 N-m).
Torque the Front Panel Bolts (holding nose cover) to
200 ft-lbs (270 N-m). Do not overtighten.
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Type "B" EACs
Install Energy Absorbing Cartridges
Step 9.
Insert a Type "A" Energy Absorbing Cartridge into
each of the first three (3) bays of the 8 bay (TL-3)
system. The Type "A" cartridges have holes and
slots on the sides toward the end of the cartridge.
Install each cartridge on its side with the holes and
slots facing the front (upstream) of the system.
Insert a Type "B" Energy Absorbing Cartridge into the
remaining five (5) bays. The Type "B" Cartridges
have three holes on one end of the cartridge. Install
each cartridge on its side with the holes facing the
back (downstream) of the system.
Refer to the matrix in Appendix "A" for proper
cartridge configurations.
NOTE: For proper system performance, the
Energy Absorbing Cartridges must be installed in
the proper order and in the proper direction as
shown in Appendix "A".
Type "A" EACs
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