Step 1
Step 1
Step 1
Remove the FORTIS Bolt Coupler from the packaging.
Step 2
Step 1
Step 1
Partially unscrew all bolts anti-clockwise (as required) to allow unobstructed access of the bars into the FORTIS Bolt Coupler. Do not remove the bolts completely.
Step 3
Step 1
Step 3
Gently slide the FORTIS Bolt Coupler over Bar 1 until the bar is flush with the centre pin. If it will not be possible to install Bar 2 once the bolts of Bar 1 have been hand-tightened, skip to step 12 of this installation guide.
Step 4
Step 4
Step 3
On the Bar 1 half of the FORTIS Bolt Coupler, hand-tighten the bolts in sequence (1,2,3,4 etc) by rotating them clockwise. Start with the centre-most bolt (i.e: bolt 1 above), then work progressively outward towards the end of the coupler where Bar 1 was inserted. Hand-tighten the bolts only. Do not apply torque at this stage.
Step 5
Step 4
Step 5
Gently insert Bar 2 into the FORTIS Bolt Coupler until the bar is flush with the centre pin.
Step 6
Step 4
Step 5
Repeat step 4 for the remaining bolts.
Step 7
Step 7
Step 7
Review the alignment of Bar 1 and 2 and ensure that the FORTIS Bolt Coupler is oriented to allow clear access for your chosen tooling. Adjust the alignment of both bars and the FORTIS Bolt Coupler as required.
Step 8
Step 7
Step 7
On the Bar 1 half of the FORTIS Bolt Coupler, torque the bolts in sequence (1,2,3,4 etc) by rotating them clockwise using a suitable hand wrench, torque wrench or nut runner (as deemed necessary). Start with the centre-most bolt (i.e: bolt 1 above), then work progressively outward towards the end of the coupler where Bar 1 was inserted. Fully tighten each bolt until the heads of the bolts shear off. Bolt heads will shear off once the required torque has been applied.
Step 9
Step 7
Step 10
Repeat step 8 for the remaining bolts.
Step 10
Step 10
Step 10
Recycle or otherwise dispose of the bolt heads responsibly.
Step 11
Step 10
Step 11
The installation of the FORTIS Bolt Coupler is complete. Steps 12-17 are only applicable for installations where it will not be possible to install Bar 2 once the bolts of Bar 1 have been hand-tightened.
Step 12
Step 10
Step 11
Where it will not be possible to install Bar 2 once the bolts of Bar 1 have been hand-tightened, insert a suitably sized flat blade screwdriver (or other lever) into the FORTIS Bolt Coupler and gently pry the centre pin outwards from the body of the FORTIS Bolt Coupler. Do not remove the pin completely.
Step 13
Step 13
Step 13
Align the end of Bar 2 with the end of Bar 1, allowing only a small gap to accommodate the centre pin.
Step 14
Step 13
Step 13
Slide the FORTIS Bolt Coupler over Bar 2 until the centre pin is positioned directly where Bar 1 and 2 meet.
Step 15
Step 13
Step 15
Gently press the centre pin back into the FORTIS Bolt Coupler. This will ensure that each bar is adequately inserted into the FORTIS Bolt Coupler.
Step 16
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE
Step 15
Manipulate both bars and the FORTIS Bolt Coupler (as required) to ensure that each bar is in contact with the centre pin and that the bars are aligned for the applicable installation.
Step 17
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE
Complete step 4, then 6-10 to complete the installation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE
- Impact power tools should not be used.
- Appropriate hex sockets should be used.
- Extension pipes/bars are not to be used to aid leverage if using hand wrenches.
- Consider using appropriate power tools for N24 bars and above.
- Appropriate PPE must be worn.
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