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spring� Rotating keeps the safety cable from wrapping
around the connector cord when the camera is thread-
ed onto the spring�
Ensure the end of the spring snuggly fits between the cam-
era and the thread, but does not raise off the threads� Do
not overtighten the camera head! Tighten only until the
spring is snug against the camera body�
Push Cable Maintenance
Keeping the push cable clean makes it easier to spot ex-
cessive cuts or abrasions and also makes it easier to grasp
and push�
When rewinding the push cable into the reel, reduce cable
grime by running the cable through a rag as it enters the
reel�
Visually inspect the cable for cuts and abrasions while feed-
ing it back into the drum� Replace or repair the cable if the
outer jacket is cut or abraded through�
Rewinding the Push Cable
NOTICE
If the push cable is not secured inside the
drum, the push cable can unwind itself if the drum is re-
moved from the case or if the case is left open with the
drum inside. Always store the camera completely inside
the drum or in the camera clip. If the push cable unwinds,
do not manually twist or force the push cable back into
the non-rotating drum. The inevitable twisting and bend-
ing of the push cable that results from forcing it into the
drum without the use of the outer case to rotate it will
damage the push cable.
If the push cable has unwound from the drum, place the
drum back into the case before reinserting the push cable
(See Figure 25)�
Figure 25 –
Drum properly seated in casing
If space permits and if the entire drum has unspooled, un-
coil and straighten the push cable on the ground� When the
push cable is not housed in the drum, the push cable can
be easily bent, kinked, and damaged� Straightening and
laying the push cable out before rewinding it back into the
drum can prevent further damage�
If the push cable cannot be laid out straight, use extreme
care when rewinding the push cable� Ensure the push cable
does not bend or get caught under or on objects� If the push
cable becomes twisted or bent, stop rewinding and untwist
it before continuing�
After seating the drum into the case, use both hands to
guide the push cable into the drum (See Figure 26)� Ensure
the drum rotates in the case as the push cable rewinds�
Figure 26 –
Rotating the drum to properly wind the push
cable
To avoid damaging the push cable, keep one hand close to
the drum when rewinding the push cable to ensure that the
drum rotates freely (See Figure 27)�
Figure 27 –
Guiding the push cable into the drum
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