Structure
The following images show #10-32 Rivnuts installed in the Structure Tubes. The use of Rivnuts is meant to make the repeated removal and install of the Fixed Side Panels hassle-free. However this is completely optional and does not need to be done.
Step 1
Install a 2" x 1" Tube Plug into each end of the of the Vertical Structure Tubes using two #10-32 x 3/8"L bolts as shown below. Additional bolts will be added in later assembly steps.
Step 2
Install a 1" x 1" Tube Plug into each end of the Horizontal Rails using #10-32 x 3/8"L bolt as shown below. Additional bolts will be added in later assembly steps.
Step 3
Install and fully capture a 1/2" Rounded He using a Bearing Retention Plate and Roller Center Plates as shown below. Secure the plates using #10-32 bolts.
Repeat this for the second Vertical Rail.
Step 4
Mount the Horizontal Rails from Step 2 onto the Vertical Rail from Step 3 using #10-32 bolts as shown below.
Repeat this for the other half of the Structure assembly.
Step 5
Install T Gussets onto the assembly from Step 4 using #10-32 x 3/8"L Bolts and 3/16" Rivets.
Repeat this for the other half of the Structure assembly.
Step 6
Install the 1.5" x 1.5" Support Tube to the assembly from Step 5 using the Gussets and hardware shown below.
Repeat this for the other half of the Structure assembly.
Step 7
Install the Plastic Hopper Guard onto the Assembly from Step 6 using #10-32 x 1-1/2"L Bolt and Nuts.
Repeat this for the other half of the Structure assembly.
Step 8
Install two 90 Degree Mounting Brackets to the Vertical Structure Tubes from Step 7 using #10-32 x 3/8"L Bolts.
Repeat this for the other half of the Structure assembly.
Step 9
The image below show the Assembled Stage #1 Bottom Block already installed. For detailed information on this refer back to the Telescope Manual
Install the Hooks onto the 1" x 1" Hook Tube using the appropriate #10-32 Bolts and Nuts as shown below.
Repeat this for the other half of the Structure assembly.
Step 10
Install the Hook assembly from Step 9 to the Structure assembly from Step 8.
Repeat this for the other half of the Structure assembly.
Step 11
Repeat this for the other half of the Structure assembly.
Step 12
Press a 5/8" ID Tube Connecting Nut into each end of the 3/4" OD Standoffs.
Installing the Tube Connecting Nuts can be done using an Arbor press or a dead blow hammer.
The 3/4" OD tubes are referred to as Standoffs, as they are used to add rigidity to the assembled Hopper.
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