Installing Tension Strap

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Install tension strap on roof frame 1.

Fig 1: Installing Tension Strap On Roof Frame 1
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1. 1.1. Position tension strap -1- on roof frame (1) -2- and secure with the fastening screws -3- . → Tightening torque: 5 Nm (3.5 ft. lb.)
Install tension strap on the corner bow.

Fig 2: Installing Tension Strap On Corner Bow
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1. 2.1. Position tension strap -1- at the holes provided on the corner bow -2- .
2. 2.2. Fold sewn-in foam strip -4- aside -arrow- and rivet on tension strap -1- with blind rivets -3- .
Install tension strap and bracing strap on the tension bow.

Fig 3: Identifying Tension Strap And Bracing Strap
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1. 3.1. Position bracing strap -1- as shown.
2. 3.2. Position tension strap -2- and bracing strap -1- at the holes provided on the tension bow -3- and rivet on with blind rivets -4- .