General Cover Questions

[jmorrical]

I’m probably over thinking this, but the cover manual (bottom of fuselage) says to glue the belly stringers and weight the triangular section of fabric as shown here. I've followed that instruction, but want to make sure I finish it correctly.

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I know this area is cut away later for a panel. My manual gives no other instructions, but I assume the weight suggested must be there to put more fabric in contact with the clued stringer and to hold it firmly in contact while glue dries.

Questions about this:

• Should I shrink this area or not? I worry shrinking would pull fabric off the glue seam I have tried to maximize by the weights.
• Do I shrink at 250* and 350*?

Thanks