Slider Grab Handles Instructions (RV-8)

Thank you for purchasing the finest and only grab handles specifically manufactured for the purpose. Installation is simple and easy on flying aircraft or those under construction.

If you are still building, please wait until your canopy frame is completed to insure the proper clearance between the frame and the handle.

Please keep in mind that every roll bar and every canopy frame are slightly different. Due to these differences the handles and drill guide may not an exact match to the contour of your frame or roll bar. It will, however, be very close!!

Tools needed

Most of these tools should already be in your inventory from your build. If not, you can obtain from most ACE hardware, Home Depot stores or online.

Long number 40 drill bit (6” or longer)
Drill bit stop
2 C clamps with 2” depth
#31 drill bit (or fractional equivalent)
#27 drill bit (or fractional equivalent)
Allen wrench for 6-32” socket head bolt

Handle Installation

1	Start by closing the canopy frame so it is either latched or in the closed position. You can install this prior to the canopy being attached, however, it is highly recommended to wait until the canopy is installed to confirm all clearances. You can use a laser level to find center and a consistent height along the rollbar.
2	Slide the drill guide along the backside (aft face) of the canopy frame to find the best match to the contour. This handle is designed to fit anywhere around the aft face of the rollbar. Sliding it in place you will notice it naturally finds an inboard and outboard limit of approx. 3/16”, at which point it will no longer sit flat.
3	Use blue tape (or equivalent) to keep the drill guide from sliding, and to stay in place when clamped to the bar. Press the drill guide tightly against the canopy frame. Clamp the drill guide in place with C Clamps or some other comparable clamping devices, between the 3 holes in the guide. (Note: photo is RV7, process is the same for RV8 handle) (Note: photo is RV7, process is the same for RV8 handle)
4	Set your drill stop on the #40 long bit for 2 inches. If you are using some other clamping device, a standard-length bit may work.
5	Drill the 3 #40 holes through the drill guide and the roll bar. Make sure you have drilled all the way through the roll bar, both sides. (Note: If you do not use a drill stop you can impact the canopy on the front side of the roll bar)
6	Remove the drill guide. The drill guide is to be used ONLY for the #40 drill bit. Reduce the drill stop to 1.5.” Run the drill bit through each hole and through the other side again.
7	With a standard #31 drill bit drill through each hole and through the back side. Repeat with the #27 drill bit. De-burr the holes. ***Note-The slightly oversized holes greatly assist in alignment when you install the handle. (Note: photo is RV7, process is the same for RV8 handle)
8	Place a washer on a bolt and feed through the center hole from the front (forward) side of the roll bar to the back. Start it onto one of the handles center hole. DO NOT TIGHTEN. Repeat with the other 2 bolts and washers. Tighten each a little at a time. Do not over tighten. Yank to the rear, pull and test the integrity!!!
9	If desired, remove one bolt at a time and add a small drop of Blue Locktite and reinstall. Repeat with the other bolts.