Assembly of Section Frames

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For successful application, frames must be correctly assembled. This is not difficult because the design of mini-frames is developed in a way that requires no additional tools, fixtures, glue, tape, etc. Mini-frames are supplied in stacks of 51 pieces, secured with rubber bands. Remove the rubber bands to access the mini-frames.

Mini-frames are thin wooden plates with three notches and one tongue/groove lock on the ends of the plate (mini-frame). The combination of three notches and one tongue/groove lock minimizes the labor costs for assembling and preparing mini-frames.

Assembly Steps:

1. Begin by breaking the mini-frames at the necessary locations—precisely where the notches are located.
2. It is convenient to break the notches on a surface with a right angle, such as the edge of a table. Place the frame on the edge with the notch facing up, then carefully break the material at an angle of 10°–30°.

The straightforward design allows for easy assembly without the need for special tools or skills. Ensure that you follow these steps to assemble the section frames correctly.

Similarly, break along two more notches.

Next, fold the plate into a frame, bringing the ends with the tongue/groove lock together. The projections and grooves are designed in such a way that when they are connected, there is enough tension to fix the mini-frame in the assembled state.

After the lock is secured, the frames are ready for bee placement. The mini-frames assembled in this way hold their shape well. Mini-frames are assembled very easily and quickly, making it convenient to assemble a large quantity of mini frames at once.

If frames are resistant to bending and break:

Frames made of 1.7mm thick wood can be quite rigid, and they need to be bent very carefully as they may not yield easily due to over-drying of the material. Frames can become brittle if stored in an extremely dry environment. If you have a stack of such frames, do not attempt to assemble them all at once. Either let the frames rest in a humid environment or moisten the notches with water using a sponge or brush—moistening the entire frame is not necessary. Moistened frames in bending areas will bend very easily. Despite being wet, you can immediately place them into a hive or frame.

If a frame is broken:

If the frame material is dry or the bend was made from the wrong side of the notch, frames can break. If this happens, don't rush to throw away the frame! It can be easily "repaired" using a stationery stapler with small staples. Place the broken edge of the frame against the main joint, align them, and staple them together, similar to stapling the frame joint. Thin staples can be easily bent to a 90-degree angle, and the frame can be used again. It is advisable to wax the staples on both sides after stapling.

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