Installing Side Retaining Strip

Information 

• Carefully clean any dirt, grease, wax and other impurities off the fitting area of the body using isopropanol. 
• Always use a clean cloth. 
• The room and object temperature must be at least +18 °C. 
• Humidity should be 40 % to 60 %. 

1. Check anti-chafing film -2-  for damage and replace protective film if necessary.
   Fig 1: Replacing Rear Protective Film

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2. The retaining strips are installed in reverse order to removal.
3. Tighten retaining strips to the specified tightening torque.

   Side retaining strip Tightening torque 4.8 Nm (3.5 ftlb.) +/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.)  .

   Centre retaining strip Tightening torque 4.8 Nm (3.5 ftlb.) +/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.)  .

   Lower holder on end plate Tightening torque 4.8 Nm (3.5 ftlb.) +/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.)  .

   Fastening screw for holder with heat protection Tightening torque 4.8 Nm (3.5 ftlb.) +/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.)  .

   Fastening nut for holder with heat protection Tightening torque 4.8 Nm (3.5 ftlb.) +/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.)  .