Medium Langstroth Instructions

Tools Needed: 
– One Deep Langstroth plastic foundation frame (plastic foundation removed) – New frames are advised; used frames can be used but may require cleaning  to fit. 
Optional Items: 
– Wax to apply to the top of the comb sections (highly suggested to  encourage the bees to draw comb) 
Assembly Notes:  
– Using glue is not recommended unless The Comb Assistant fits very  loosely inside the frame.  
– We recommend orienting the labeled pieces so that the Honey Bee is  facing the top of the frame and the letters face the outside of the frame.  This does not affect function and is purely aesthetic. 
Kit Includes: 
4 – “A” Pieces
6 – Unlabeled Pieces
8 – Wedges

Step 1:Separate the pieces into matching sets (A, unlabeled and Wedges) 

Step 2: Use 2 “A” pieces and 3 unlabeled pieces. Insert one unlabeled piece into the center notches on the 2 “A” pieces.  (for reference the “A” pieces will be the top and bottom of the frame insert)

Step 3: Using 2 Unlabeled pieces, attach each one to the notches on both sides of the “A” pieces. This will complete the assembly of one of the frame inserts.

Step 4: Complete Steps 3 and 4 to complete the second frame insert.
Step 5: Place both halves of The Comb Assistant next to each other so that two of the Unlabeled pieces are touching each other.

Step 6: Place the empty empty frame over the already assembled pieces. Gently push the frame onto The Comb Assistant. The Comb Assistant is designed to be a friction fit so, it will require some force. (Do NOT use a hammer to force the insert into the frame.)

Step 7:Continue to insert The Comb Assistant into the frame so that the slots at the top and bottom of the insert line up with the frame grooves.

Step 8: Insert the 8 wedges into the eight slots. Be sure that they seat fully. (There should only be approximately 1/8″ of the wedge exposed.)

Step 9: (Optional) Wax the top of each section to encourage your bees to draw comb.