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TAKE-APART Telescopic Repair Guide
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SECTION # # Pins /
Screws
MAX # HOLES IN
FIBERGLASS PLACEMENT
#1 (Roll Pin) 3 3 180 º Apart
#2 2 4 180 º Apart
#3 2 4 180 º Apart
#4 2 6 180 º Apart
#5 2 6 180 º Apart
#6 2 6 180 º Apart
#7 2 8 180 º Apart
BLUE STRIPE® Hot Stick Repair Guide
TAKE-APART BUCKET OPERABLE TELESCOPIC
PLUG ASSEMBLIES:
Plug Assemblies for sections #2 and higher are held in place with 3/16” x 3/8” Stainless Steel, Beveled and Grooved Drive
Pins. Section #1 Plug and Tiplock Assemblies use a 1/8” x 3/8” Stainless Steel Roll Pin.
REMOVE - Carefully drive each pin out using a drift/punch that is SMALLER than the pin.
INSTALL
1. Insert the assembly (complete with springs, caps, and button) and align the button horizontally in the button hole with
2. Determine best hole location:
a.
b.
c. should intersect an open cavity in the plug assembly
d.
3.
assembly.
4.
5. Repeat Steps #2-4, see chart below. Verify the plug is solid, the buttons work smoothly without binding and the pins
END CAPS / RUBBER BOOTS:
End Caps are held in place with 10-24 x 1/2” Stainless Steel, Round Head Phillips Screws. Rubber Boots are
held in place with two 10-24 x 1 1/8” Stainless Steel, Round Head Phillips Screws and two washers.
REMOVE - Loosen the fasteners with a #2 Phillips Head Screwdriver.
INSTALL - Only reuse screw holes when End Caps are NOT being replaced. Holes should be smooth, round,
1.
cavities of the end cap.
2. Determine best hole locations:
• END CAP
• RUBBER BOOT (see pic):should be 3/4” up from the molded seam of the Boot
•
• should intersect an open cavity in the end cap
•
3.
4. Install the fastener (include washer for Rubber Boot) with a #2 Phillips Head Screwdriver.
5. Repeat Steps #2-4, see chart below.
Use #15 Drill Bit
Use #25 Drill Bit
Roll Pins use a 1/8” Drill Bit
SURFACE MAINTENANCE:
1. Carefully remove surface dirt and contaminants while maintaining the original protective
pH balanced (non-acid, non-alkali) cleaner.
2. Thoroughly wax the stick using our BLUE STRIPE® Hot Stick Wax (USTS-WAX) or
3. Best practices include applying generous amounts of silicone protectant to each stick
reusable BLUE STRIPE® Cloth (USTS-SILCLOTH).
END CAP
DRIVE PIN
seam
RUBBER BOOT
