WEATHER GUARD Model 253 EZ-GLIDE® System, Compact - Manual (Page 7)

STEP 4
Use the supplied lubricant and coat the pre-assembled Black Plastic
Bushing (A). Insert Rear Drive Tube/Handle Assembly (B) into the
larger Black Plastic Bushing (C) in the Rear Cross-Member
Assembly (D) so that the black bushings are fully seated.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
STEPS 5 & 6
Slide a White Plastic Bushing (A) onto the Rear Drive Tube (B) until
it is butted up to the Cross-Member (C). Align holes in the tube and
bushing. Slide the Pivot Arm (D) over the tube and bushing, align
holes, and install the 3/8-16 x 2-1/4" Fastener. Next install the
5/16-18 x 4-1/2" Fastener with four Flat Plastic bushings (E) as
shown.
(A)
(B)
(D)
* 3/8-16 x 2-1/4"
Hex Hd. Bolt
(2) 3/8" Flat
Washer
3/8-16 Nylon
Lock Nut
5/16-18 x 4-1/2"
Hex Hd. Bolt
(2) 3/8" Flat
Washer
5/16-18 Nylon
Lock Nut
(E)
STEP 7
Place the Ladder
Support (A) on top of
the Connecting Tube
(B) and install the
5/16-18 x 2-3/4"
Fastener.
(A)
(B)
5/16-18 x 2-3/4"
Hex Hd. Bolt
(2) 5/16" Flat
Washer
5/16-18 Nylon
Lock Nut
STEP 8
Place the Rear
Rotation Assembly on top
of the Cross-Member (A)
and place the Ladder Stop
(B) on top of the Lower
Rotation Tube, install the
5/16-18 x (4-1/4" or 5")
Fastener (Flat Hd. Screw).
Install 5/16-18 x 4" Hex
Hd. Bolt through Lower
Rotation Tube and
through the Cross-Mem-
ber.
(B)
(A)
5/16-18 x 4"
Hex Hd. Bolt
(3) 3/8" Flat Washer
(C)
5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
5/16-18 x (4-1/4" or 5")
Flat Hd. Screw
NOTE: Large Black Plastic Bushings
are keyed to fit the Cross-Members
NOTE: Tighten all Marked (*)
fasteners to 200 in. lbs.
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