ALTRA ARROWS 166 Arrows
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: ARCOS System
- Compatible Arrows: Altra Arrows 166 and 204
- Design: Tight tolerance precision fit
Product Usage Instructions
Assembling the ARCOS System in Altra Arrows
- Altra Arrows and components are designed for a precise fit.
- Follow these steps to achieve the perfect fit
Step 1: Cutting the Arrows
- Cut the arrows to the desired length using an arrow saw.
Step 2: Squaring the Arrows (Optional)
- Use an arrow squaring tool for the best component-to-arrow fitment and alignment after cutting.
Testing Fit and Installing Components
Step 1: Test Fit Components
- Test fit the insert and outsert separately to ensure proper fit before gluing.
Step 2: Installing Components
- Glue the insert into the arrow with the preferred adhesive, wipe away the excess, and let dry.
- Install the outsert onto the shaft/insert by rotating it clockwise onto the shaft.
Troubleshooting Tight Fitment:
Step 1: Identifying Issues
- Reasons for tight fit: flared arrow end, residue on the shaft, diameter differences.
Step 2: Relief Actions
- Clean the outside of the shaft with alcohol to remove residue.
- Chamfer the carbon arrow edge lightly to eliminate flaring using sandpaper.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What should I do if the outsert does not rotate on the arrow shaft?
- A: If the outsert is too tight to rotate, follow Step 3 for troubleshooting and relief actions.
ASSEMBLING THE ARCOS SYSTEM
IN 166 AND 204 ALTRA ARROWS
- Altra Arrows and components are designed around a tight tolerance precision fit.
- Because of these tight tolerances, it may be necessary to clean or lightly sand the arrow shaft to achieve the optimum fitment.
- These instructions will guide you to achieve that perfect fit.
- Cut the arrows to the desired length with an arrow saw.
- Using an arrow squaring tool once the arrows have been cut to length is optional but recommended for having the best component-to-arrow fitment and alignment.
- Using an arrow squaring tool once the arrows have been cut to length is optional but recommended for having the best component-to-arrow fitment and alignment.
- Test fit the insert and outsert in the arrow shaft separately to ensure proper fit of components before installing the inserts with glue and/or temp hot melt.
- The outsert should fit to where it can be rotated on the arrow shaft so that you will be able to screw the outsert onto the insert.
- The outsert should fit to where it can be rotated on the arrow shaft so that you will be able to screw the outsert onto the insert.
- A tight fit is not a bad thing, however, if the outer fitment is too tight, it can prevent the components from assembling properly.
- The outsert may have a tight fit on the arrow shaft for several reasons:
- The end of the arrow may have flared out during the cutting/squaring process.
- There may be carbon dust/manufacturing residue on the shaft.
- The shaft diameter is on the high end of the tolerance with the component diameter being on the low end of tolerance.
- The following actions may be taken to help relieve the extra tight fit.
- Clean the outside of the shaft with alcohol to remove any residue.
- Lightly chamfer the edge of the carbon arrow to eliminate any flaring that may have occurred during the cutting/squaring process.
- This can be done by placing a 320 grit or higher piece of sandpaper on a flat surface, holding the arrow at a slight angle, and lightly rotating the front edge of the arrow shaft on the sandpaper.
- Lightly sand the first ½” of the shaft using a 320 grit or higher sandpaper or Scotch Brite pad by wrapping the end of the arrow shaft with the sandpaper or pad, applying light pressure then rotating the shaft.
- Be careful not to sand too much as this could leave the outsert with a very loose fit. The shaft should be sanded with light pressure and should be cleaned and checked often through this process to dial in the outer fit.
- Glue the insert into the arrow with your preferred adhesive. Wipe away any excess adhesive and let dry.
- Install the outsert onto the shaft/insert and lock it into place by turning the outsert clockwise to thread the outsert on the shaft.
- If the fit of the insert is now tight after installing the insert, there may be leftover adhesive on the shaft from installing the insert.
- Refer to Step 3, actions A or C to achieve a proper fit of the outsert on the shaft.
Documents / Resources
| ALTRA ARROWS 166 Arrows [pdf] User Guide 166, 204, 166 Arrows, 166, Arrows |