LEVER
Build a better deck by yourself with LEVER®, the one-turn tool that locks-in rows of boards and clips and straightens warped boards.
Get to know your LEVER tool
ASSEMBLING YOUR TOOL
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| ALIGN A) Straighten the handle. B) Align both holes by rotating the board cam. | INSERT SCREW Insert flathead screw from the bottom of board cam. | TIGHTEN Use supplied hex key to securely tighten the screw. |
Setup for bending boards
A. SET THE JOIST TYPE–WOOD OR METAL
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| Loosen joist knob until the stop block disengages. | Rotate the stop block to the desired side, align the block with the holes, push back into place, and tighten the joist knob. |
B SET THE JOIST WIDTH
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| Adjust the stop block to the proper joist width and tighten the knob. | The Single Joist setting accommodates joists 1-½ in. wide. The Double Joist setting accommodates joists 3 in. wide. |
How to bend boards
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| SECURE BOARD Get your board in place and fasten one end. | POSITION Place LEVER on the joist at the opposite end of the board and tighten the joist cam with the pivot pin. | BEGIN BENDING Apply pressure by moving the handle towards the deck board. |
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| CLOSE THE GAP Keep turning until the board is in desired fastening position. | FASTEN Fasten the board. | RELEASE & REMOVE A) Release pressure by moving the handle away from the deck board. B) Loosen the joist cam and remove LEVER. |
Setup for locking boards and Clips
A. SET THE JOIST TYPE–WOOD OR METAL
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| Loosen joist knob until the stop block disengages. | Rotate the stop block to the desired side, align the block with the holes, push back into place, and tighten the joist knob. |
B. SET THE JOIST WIDTH
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| Adjust the stop block to the proper joist width and tighten the knob. | The Single Joist setting accommodates joists 1-½ in. wide. The Double Joist setting accommodates joists 3 in. wide. |
How to lock boards
For the best experience with consistent board spacing, use 24 LEVER tools across the length of the deck.
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| PREPARE BOARDS Lay down multiple rows of boards and CAMO Universal Deck Clips. | POSITION Place LEVER on the joist and tighten the joist cam with the pivot pin. | LOCK-IN Apply pressure by moving the handle towards the deck board. Do not overtighten as the boards can buckle. |
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| FASTEN Leave LEVER in place until all clips are fastened. | RELEASE Release pressure by moving the handle away from the deck board. | REMOVE Loosen the joist cam and remove LEVER. |
