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Assembly Instructions for energy chain System E4/00

Assembling energy chains and E-Tubes

System E4/00 Assembly Line up two inner side links, side by side. Attach an outer side link between
System E4/00 Assembly Assemble crossbars - Push down and snap in by using a screwdriver
System E4/00 Assembly Assemble clips (energy chains with crossbars every other link) - Push down and snap in
System E4/00 Assembly Assemble E-Tube lids/bottoms - Attach to the connector at an angle - Snap in

Separating energy chains and E-Tubes

System E4/00 Assembly Remove crossbars, clips, lids and bottoms at the outer links...
System E4/00 Assembly ...guide the screwdriver into the slot between side links and release it by levering ...
System E4/00 Assembly ...remove the outer links to the side...
System E4/00 Assembly ...and separate the energy chain

Opening energy chains

System E4/00 Assembly Remove crossbars - Insert screwdriver into the slot, push down, release by lever action
System E4/00 Assembly Remove clips - Insert screwdriver into the slot and push down, release by lever action

Opening E-Tube

System E4/00 Assembly Remove lids/bottoms - Insert screwdriver into the slot, release by lever action
System E4/00 Montage Release only one side to swivel the lid

System E4 - Installation - Video


Still faster assembly with optional separator with quick release fastener



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