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Place Great Western Tension Quick Stretcher
on a solid level work surface. Place proper thickness insert board(s)
inside stretcher frame to raise sieve frame so that the top gluing
surface is 1/16” to 1/8” above top surface of the Great Western Tension
Quick Stretcher. |
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Secure the synthetic fabric using the plastic
fabric insertion tool. Start at the outside open end of the stretcher
bar and press the fabric into the locking slot in the roller bar.
Working behind the insertion tool, simultaneously slide the locking
rod in place (thickest side down). Repeat on the opposite side, then
follow the same procedure on the remaining two sides. |
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Be sure the locking rod is flush
with the end opposite the open end where the locking rod insertion
process began.
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A portion of the locking rod will stick
out the open end of the roller bar providing a means to remove the
locking rod once the clothing has been glued to the frame and excess
fabric trimmed. |
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Now use the hex head tensioning wrench
to tension one side. Tension the opposite side. Then tension the remaining
2 sides until the proper screen tension is achieved. Be sure to fully
engage the hex head wrench in the roller bar to prevent premature
wear of the hex fitting in the end of the roller bar.
NEVER ROTATE THE ROLLER
BAR COUNTERCLOCKWISE FOR ANY REASON! |
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Glue fabric to the frame according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and safety precautions. (Do not use excessive
adhesive, it will make future clothing replacement and tray clean-up
more difficult.) Use weights, as required, to improve screen and tray
contact. Allow sufficient time for the glue to set. |
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Trim the excess fabric from the sieve frame.
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Remove trimmed fabric from the roller
bars by tapping sharply on the locking rod at the closed end. This
will release the tension on the rod by pushing it into the locking
slot. Once released the locking rod and excess fabric can be easily
removed. NOTE: This must be done before
the roller bar is rotated clockwise back into position for the next
use. If the roller bars are rotated with the excess fabric still installed,
it will lock up the roller bar springs and require a return to the
factory for repair. Rotate the roller bars
clockwise on all 4 sides until you hear the 1st click.
NEVER
ROTATE THE ROLLER BAR COUNTERCLOCKWISE FOR ANY REASON! |
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