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FarmTek Twist-of-the-Wrist Assembly Instructions Manual

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Twist-of-the-Wrist Assembly Instructions
General Information and Overview
In addition to other uses, the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly allows the operator to "roll up" the side of a cover (shown
above) or the end panel door of a shelter. The assembly can also raise and lower curtains of different lengths. These
instructions describe the basic Twist-of-the-Wrist components and how to assemble those components.
IMPORTANT!
Additional purchase is required for many Twist-of-the-Wrist components shown on the following pages. Contact your
sales representative if you have any questions regarding the purchase of parts, or the parts contained in any Twist-of-
the-Wrist hardware kit you may have ordered.
These steps provide general information to help with the installation of the Twist-of-the-Wrist components.
Twist-of-the-Wrist Components (Additional purchase is required.)
Gearbox
Revision date: 08.06.12
Adaptor and Drive Shaft
Bearing Assembly
If you have any questions, please call
us toll free at 1-800-FARMTEK.
Mounting Plate

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Summary of Contents for FarmTek Twist-of-the-Wrist

  • Page 1 General Information and Overview In addition to other uses, the Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly allows the operator to "roll up" the side of a cover (shown above) or the end panel door of a shelter. The assembly can also raise and lower curtains of different lengths. These instructions describe the basic Twist-of-the-Wrist components and how to assemble those components.
  • Page 2 ATTACH CURTAIN (May not apply to all applications.) The instructions below describe how to assemble and Gather the parts: install a single Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly. The procedure • Curtain (additional purchase or customer-supplied) is repeated for additional assemblies (if applicable). A curtain is used in the example.
  • Page 3 3/8" nuts and washers the curtain if a pocket exists. The Twist-of-the-Wrist assembly is designed to raise and NOTE: If using film for cover, wrap the lower edge of lower the curtain or a portion of the main cover. These the film around the roll-up conduit.
  • Page 4 5. Secure the upper end of the channel by drilling a 3/8" hole through the end rafter and attach as shown. The lower end of the channel will "float" and is not attached. Lock Nuts Top View If you have any questions, please call us toll free at 1-800-FARMTEK.
  • Page 5 F a r m T e k ® TWIST-OF-THE-WRIST ASSEMBLY (continued) 9. Slide the Twist-of-the-Wrist mounting plate over the 12. Slide the square shaft through the Twist-of-the-Wrist long bolts and secure the plate with two lock nuts. gearbox. NOTE: The number of...
  • Page 6 Additional purchase necessary. • Tek screws or wood screws 19. Attach the crank handle to the Twist-of-the-Wrist • Fender washers assembly. (Curtain is not shown in the diagram below.) Anti-billow ropes secure the roll-up curtain when it is in the down position.
  • Page 7 Install the rope in short sections. This helps secure the roll-up panel should one rope break. 7. Raise and lower the curtain to check the operation. If you have any questions, please call us toll free at 1-800-FARMTEK.