Information Leaflet
INF0181T Issue B Aug 2018
LPCFJT 3-Way Tee Joint - Fitting Instructions
This leaflet details how to use the LPCFJT 3-Way Tee Joint when installing a Thorlabs Floor Mounted Curtain System.
For the continuing safety of the operators of the equipment and for the protection of the equipment itself, the operator should
take note of the Warnings, Cautions and Notes throughout this leaflet, and, where applicable, in any associated literature.
1.1 Parts Required
1.1.1 Parts Included
Fig. 1.1 3-Way Tee Joint Kit Parts List
1.1.2 Other Parts Required but Not Included
Mounting Column, LPCFC7 or LPCFC8
Floor Mounting Base LPCFB12
Curtain Track
1.2 Fitting the 3-Way Tee Joint
1) Fit the strut on the tee joint (G) into the mounting column (LPCFC7 or LPCFC8, available separately) as shown in Fig. 1.2.
2) Using the two M8 x 20 Bolts (B) and washers (C) supplied, securely fix the tee joint to the mounting column as shown below.
Fig. 1.2 Fitting to the Mounting Column
A M6 x 16 Countersunk
Bolt (Qty 6)
F Half Joint Plate
E Joint Plate
G Floor Mounted Curtain
3-Way Tee Joint
B M8 x 20 Bolt (Qty 2)
C M8 Washer (Qty 2)
D Insertion Force
Locating Pins (qty 2)
LPCFC7 or LPCFC8 Mounting Column
(available separately)
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1.3 Fitting the Curtain Track - Option 1
1) Insert the half joint plate (F) and joint plate (E) into the extrusion in the curtain track (available separately), one into each
side of the tee joint, and slide to the required position as shown in Fig. 1.3.
2) Using the six M6 x 16 countersunk bolts (A) provided, attach the tee joint (G) to the curtain track.
3) Before hanging the curtains to the track, ensure that the floor mounting base is securely fixed to the floor as detailed in the
associated instructions for the mounting base.
Fig. 1.3 Fitting the Curtain Track Extrusion
Caution
Before starting to fit the curtain tracks, ensure that the mounting base has been fitted to the mounting column as
detailed in the instructions for the mounting base.
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1.4 Fitting the Curtain Track - Option 2
1) Insert the two spring pins (D) into the joint as shown below. Push in each pin up to the indent mark, such that about half its
length is protruding.
2) Insert the half joint plate (F) and joint plate (E) into the extrusion in the curtain track (available separately), one into each
side of the tee joint, and slide to the required position as shown in Fig. 1.4.
3) Using the six M6 x 16 countersunk bolts (A) provided, attach the tee joint (G) to the curtain track.
4) Before hanging the curtains to the track, ensure that the floor mounting base is securely fixed to the floor as detailed in the
associated instructions for the mounting base.
Fig. 1.4 Fitting the Curtain Track Extrusion
Caution
Before starting to fit the curtain tracks, ensure that the mounting base has been fitted to the mounting column as
detailed in the instructions for the mounting base.
Exploded view of section joint
Spring pins correctly inserted
up to the indent mark
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