Saddle Bracket Installation; Saddle Bracket Welding; Plate Bracket Installation - Task Force Tips Extend-A-Gun RC3 Instruction For Safe Installation, Operation, And Maintenance

4.3.2

SADDLE BRACKET INSTALLATION

This kit contains two steel saddle brackets and U-bolts, and is designed for factory installation on new equipment. Both brackets must be
used. To minimize stress, the brackets should be as far apart as possible when clamped to the Extend-A-Gun tube. The welds must be
able to withstand the forces shown on the SIDE LOADS AT MOUNTING POINTS worksheet.
be installed in the brackets after the truck is painted. Use Loctite supplied in the kit on U-bolt threads. Torque the nuts used on the U-
bolts to 36-40 lbf·ft.

4.3.2.1 SADDLE BRACKET WELDING

WELD 8 PLACES
TYP
Figure 4.3.2.1A
4.3.3

PLATE BRACKET INSTALLATION

This kit may be used in either new or retro-fit installations.
The top plate with its bracket may be bolted above or below
an existing deck.
The lower saddle bracket is installed as shown in the Saddle
Bracket Welding Diagram.
brackets must be used. To minimize stress, the brackets
should be as far apart as possible when clamped to the
Extend-A-Gun tube.
Refer to the SIDE LOADS AT MOUNTING POINTS
worksheet (see section 5.0)
can withstand these forces. Use Loctite® supplied in the kit
on U-bolt threads. Torque the nuts used on the U-bolts to
36-40 lbf·ft.
MODEL
TORQUE U-BOLTS
A = Center Distance
B = Height
C = Width
D = U-Bolt Size
E = Length
F = Square Pattern on Plate
G = Plate Length and Width
H = Hole Diameter
1 = Hex Nut (2 rqd)
2 = Saddle Bracket
3 = U-Bolt
4 = Deck Bolt
5 = Washer
6 = Plate Bracket
7 = Deck Nut
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WELD 4 PLACES
TYP
3
2
1
TORQUE NUTS
to 36-40 lbf·ft
(see section 4.3.2.1)
to ensure the mounting points
EXTEND-A-GUNRC RC3
30-40 lbf·ft
5.0"
1.5"
3.0"
1/2-13 UNC
6.0"
7.5"
9.0" x 9.0"
4-5/8"
VT50-13NT
1/2-13 Hex Bolt
1/2-13 Hex Nut
2
TORQUE NUTS
1
to 36-40 lbf·ft
Figure 4.3.2.1B
Both
(49-54 N·m)
(127mm)
(38mm)
(76mm)
(152mm)
(191mm)
(288mm x 288mm)
(117mm)
XG486
XG476
1/2" I.D.
XG485
Table 4.3.3
10
(see section 5.0) The Extend-A-Gun may
C
B
E
3
A
Figure 4.3.2.1C
G
4
F
5
H
6
7
Figure 4.3.3
EXTEND-A-GUN RC4
70-80 lbf·ft (95-108 N·m)
6.54" (166mm)
2.0" (51mm)
4.0" (102mm)
5/8-11 UNC
9.0" (228mm)
9.5" (241mm)
11.0" x 11.0" (279mm x 279mm)
6-1/4" (159mm)
VT62-11NT
XG488
XG477
1/2-13 Hex Bolt
1/2" I.D.
XG487
1/2-13 Hex Nut
LIX-530 March 17, 2020 Rev15
D
TORQUE NUTS
to 36-40 lbf·ft
1/4" MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
DECK
BOTTOM
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