Series Installation Guide

STP HW Mount
Series
5
Step 11: Install Lower Vee Brace
STP-LCR/82HW STP-LCR/124HW
A.
Pre assemble both of the lower brace angle brackets with the 5/16-18 x 1.0 bolt, flat and flange nut
(attached to one of the angle brackets for shipping). Do not torque, just snug for alignment (
Detail N)
B. Attach the lower knee brace clamp and preassembled angle brackets loosely to the pole with the 3/8-16 x 4" U-bolt
flat, lock and nut.
(Detail N)
See
(DETAIL M) for location position.
C. Loosely attach the outer swivel brackets to the lower knee brace clamp with the (previously used to align the angle
brackets) 5/16-18 x1.0 bolt, flat washer and flange nut. Note: the 2 outer holes must face away from the pole.
(Detail O).
D. Attach the outer swivel brackets to the cross rail sub assembly at both ends with 5/16-18 x 7/8 bolt, flat washer and
flange nut. Flange nut to be inside of the knee brace channel. Tighten to 144 in-lbs (dry)
(Detail L).
E. Loosely attach the inner swivel brackets to the outer swivel brackets just installed on the cross rail sub assembly.
(Detail P).
F. Loosely attach the pre-assembled inner\
outer brace channels to the inner swivel brackets on the third cross rail,
open side facing in with the inner channel end, with the 5/16-18 x3.5 bolt, flat washer and flange nut.
(Detail R).
G. Adjust the lower knee brace clamp slightly up or down so the outer channel holes align with the outer swivel
bracket on the lower knee brace, install with 5/16-18 x3.5 bolt, flat washer and flange nut, tighten all 5/16 hardware
to 144 in-lbs (dry).
(Detail Q). Torque the 3/8 U-bolts to 20Ftlbs
Detailed Diagrams for Assembly
Detail A