# 53.11 - upper level perimeter straight bracing connector

## Overview
See [3D overview of 53.11](https://a360.co/3ARuUm7)

## Assembled view
Assembled 53.11

## Exploded view
Exploded-view of 53.11

# Parts
See order of use for [53.11 - upper level perimeter straight bracing connector](https://cloud.instock.com/assets/articles/53.11/manual/)

# Assembly steps

## Prerequisites
1. fL2 or higher is installed
2. central connector is installed
3. sandwich panels are installed

Initial position state of 53.11

## Step 1

Insert 2 pcs. of [1.5 plywood washer](https://cloud.instock.com/assets/articles/1.5/) into sandwich panel holes.

## Step 2

Position [3.4 spacer](https://cloud.instock.com/assets/articles/3.4/) as depicted on the picture above.

## Step 3

Position 2 pcs. of [10.15 floor plate with countersunk holes](https://cloud.instock.com/assets/articles/10.15/) just as depicted in the picture above.

## Step 4

Fasten floor plates with 8 pcs. of [99.73 countersunk screw](https://cloud.instock.com/assets/articles/99.73/) in designated holes for countersunk screws.

## Step 5

Fasten floor plate with 2 pcs. of [99.91035 screw](https://cloud.instock.com/assets/articles/99.91035/).

> Note: do not tighten the screws before Step 8

## Step 6

Position [15.40 bracing bracket](https://cloud.instock.com/assets/articles/15.40/) as depicted on the image.

## Step 7

Position 2 pcs. of [99.91001 washer](https://cloud.instock.com/assets/articles/99.91001/) onto the holes on the bracing bracket. Screw in 2 pcs. of [99.29 screw](https://cloud.instock.com/assets/articles/99.29/).

## Step 8

Position [15.40 bracing bracket](https://cloud.instock.com/assets/articles/15.40/) Bracket for bracing, edge (sheet metal) on the bottom of the connector as depicted on the image. Fasten with 2 pcs. of [99.91008 hex nut](https://cloud.instock.com/assets/articles/99.91008/).