How do I use the little plastic "shims"? The directions say these can be used to straighten out the top and bottom, but I don't see where to put them.
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The shims snap onto the wooden board. After you install the brackets on the railing, hold the board against the brackets and see if it's straight. If not, snap one of the shims onto the board and try again. Slide the shim along the board so that it is even with the bracket, and sits between the board and the bracket. When you have it straight, install the board by screwing right through the board, shims and brackets (in that order).
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It has been awhile since I did my install. I used shims to get my installation to work. I thought the shims came in the FD-590 package but I may not be remembering correctly.
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Place them on a table or other flat surface, maybe some carboard underneath. Carefully position the edge over the side of the table and using a line drawn on them, score the edge with a box-cutter type razor. Go over the cut several times applying good pressure, don't necessarily cut through. Then, snap the excess off. Worked well for me, no cracks, to fit into the frames/fixtures in my office.
1932851
Just pop out the smaller side. Use your finger nail. It gets easier as you use it!
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The ends have plastic caps. I suppose you could take them off. That length of track would get kinda wobbly but I suppose it could be done.
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They're on the vertical end...I'm sure you could drill holes horizontally if needed. Not sure how you would plug the other holes though. Good luck!
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The bottom is a bean bag like weighted base. But I would guess the plastic notches are hollow. My dashboard is somewhat sloped so the angle to view it is straight on. Also there are multiple notches to choose from. Don't think you would need to modify.
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If you play with the adjusters a little you should be able to align them properly. Don't tighten everything completely until they're squared up.
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yes they can be bent vertical or completely removed with some up and down movement Instant Pot is what I use mine in. I removed completely
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These are for the arm assembly. I don't have my instructions handy so can't tell you actual part names or assembly steps, but the carriage bolts go through them. So if you look at the step in your manual where the carriage bolts are used, you should be able to see where to use the bushings.
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Not sure I bought some straight ones and curled ones, sorry I can't be anymore help .
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I used a small putty knife, but it is difficult to get completely flat.Overfilling the area lets you sand it flat once dry.
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You just have to make the ends come together. I wrapped the tops of the two sections with black electrical tape in some places. In others, the angle was such that I didn't want the two sections to appear "joined" in a longer length. I have used about seven of these for around my house and around a pergola and at the tops of our retaining walls. Good quality stuff! I did have to unroll them and let the sum staighten them out though as they are really, REALLY stiff and I guess I am a whimpy older woman....;-) Should last for quite a while though....
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Thanks SirBrad... I was having problems extending the bottom as well. Your suggestion helped me a lot. It's a pity they didn't specify this in the instructions.
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On the right side at the top there is a hole, stick the plastic end in there. Let me know if this doesn't work.
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As said above, you work them down from the sides. You can even look this up on You Tube, there is an instructional video to show you exactly.
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Stick something small down toward the tip and flip it up. Not sure why they designed it that way.