NOTE: Storm braces are only fitted to the intermediate hoops, not the two end hoops.
Storm braces are made from 25mm diameter tube and are 30cm long and are flattened at both ends (25/30FF). Fit a Q clip (Q25) onto the hoop above the joint. A Q clip can be pushed onto the hoop. If the Q clip is stiff use a hammer to tap onto the tube. Once the Q clip is on the hoop use a pair of pipe grips to close the prongs together. Locate the flat end of the storm brace on the Q clip and loosely secure in place. Next, fit another Q clip below the joint and secure the other end of the storm brace (fig 8a). Adjust the position so that the middle of storm brace is over the joint and then firmly tighten both Q clips.
You can now repeat this process for the rest of the storm braces.
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8a