TPM3 for 3 Kaneka Modules Assembly Instructions
F. Pivot the Strongback and the 
Support Bar to align the mounting 
holes of the Support Bar with the 
Pivot Tab on the Mounting Sleeve. 
Insert the 3/8" x 1-1/4" bolt and 
one flat washer thru the Support 
Bar and Mounting Tab and secure 
it with the remaining flat washer, 
lock washer and hex nut. Torque 
hardware on both ends of 
Support Bar at 32-34 ft.-lbs. (See 
Figure 2-3)
G. Return and tighten the Pivot Bolt. 
The Pivot Bolt cannot be left loose - 
the Mounting Sleeve Vertical Towers must be firmly clamped to the sides of 
the Strongback eliminating any gaps between the Vertical Towers and the 
Strongback. Torque to 125-150 ft.-lbs. (See Figure 2-4)
Figure 2-3: Securing Support Bar to 
Mounting Sleeve
Figure 2-4: Tighten and Torque the Pivot Bolt
Lock 
Washer
3/8"
Bolt
 x 1-1/4" 
Pivot 
Tab
Flat Washers
Support 
Bar
3/8" Hex Nut
Strongback
Towers
No Gaps
No Gaps
Pivot
Bolt
Strongback
Towers
Visible
Gaps
Visible
Gaps
Pivot
Bolt
WRONG
CORRECT
Pivot Bolt must be t
becomes difficult to impossible and it definitely must not move freely.
ightened enough that moving the Strongback 
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