Installing Guide Frame

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Fig 1: Guide Frame Tightening Sequence

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-- Replace the bolts -1 to 16-.

-- Insert the alignment sleeves in the guide frame.

-- Tighten the guide frame bolts in the following sequence:

-- Tighten the bolts -1 through 16- with the torque wrench to 30 Nm.

-- Tighten the bolts -1 through 16- with the torque wrench to 50 Nm.

-- Tighten the bolts -1 through 16- 90° (¹ /₄ additional turn) with a rigid wrench.