Installing Frame Head (Impact Absorber Mount)

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Fit the frame head (impact absorber mount) to the body.
1. 1.1. Position the frame head (impact absorber mount) against the body and fix in place with a straightening attachment.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Frame Head (Impact Absorber Mount)
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2. 1.2. Fix the frame head (impact absorber mount) to the body with tensioning clamps.
Weld the frame head (impact absorber mount) using the inert-gas arc welding process → see Fig 2.

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Frame Head (Impact Absorber Mount)
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1. 2.1. Apply a full weld to the frame head (impact absorber mount) in the areas -A-, -B-, -C- and -D- using inert-gas arc welding.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Full Weld To Frame Head Applying Areas A (Impact Absorber Mount)
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  Fig 4: Identifying Full Weld To Frame Head Applying Areas B (Impact Absorber Mount)
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  Fig 5: Identifying Full Weld To Frame Head Applying Areas C (Impact Absorber Mount)
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  Fig 6: Identifying Full Weld To Frame Head Applying Areas D (Impact Absorber Mount)
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