Procedure For Using Universal Reinforcement Plate

The universal reinforcement plate needs to be adapted. The plate must be divided if the distance between the pins is too great.

Dimension a is between 40 and 80 mm depending on the space available.

Secure plates with N4 punch rivets.

NOTE: Ensure the rivet is positioned correctly. Rivet head is on the adhesion side.
Rivet the plate to the inside of the flange.

Fig 1: Identifying Universal Reinforcement Plate Dimension

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