Dadant B52601 Assembly Instructions

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 8-FRAME COMPLETE HIVE B52601
Note: Separate and identify parts before assembling. Nail sizes may vary due to availability.

Telescoping Cover

1 – Masonite
2 – Side Rails
2 – End Rails
1 – Metal Cover Pan
40 – 3/4" Nails
8 – 21/4" Nails
1. Assemble Side and End Rails first and secure
with two 21/4" nails in each corner.
2. Set Masonite Panel in Frame (smooth side
down) and secure with five 3/4" nails on each
side.
3. Place Metal Cover over Masonite and Rails
and secure with 3/4" nails on each side.
(See figure 1 for assembling Telescoping Cover)

Inner Cover

2 – End Cleats
2 – Side Cleats
1 – Masonite (with hole)
8 – 3/4" Nails
1. Assemble Cleats around Masonite Panel
2. Secure each corner using two 3/4" nails
(See figure 2 for assembling Inner Cover)

Super/Hive Body

Use One 4D nail and six
7D nails in each corner.
(See figure 3 for assembling super/hive body)
Side
Rail
End Rail
Figure 1
Side
Rail
Side
Figure 3
End
Metal Cover Pan
End Cleat
Masonite
Figure 2
End
Masonite
Side
Rail
Side
Rail
Side