Bell OH-58A Technical Manual page 200

TM 55-1520-228-BD
ELECTRICAL AND AVIONICS SYSTEM
Thread tip through eye then hand
2.
pull strap tight against the bundle.
Refer to Figure 11-23.
Adjust the tool tension setting to 7.
3.
4. Pass the free end of the cable tie
through the slot in the end of the tool
then push tool snugly against the strap,
Figure 11-24.
While holding strap firmly against
5.
side of tool and tool faces squarely
against large end of strap, pump handle
several times without fully activating
the tool's cutting knife. Once the
strap has been stretched to its maximum,
squeeze handle slowly and firmly until
strap is cut.
WARNING
The strap must be cut flush with
the surface in order to eliminate
painful cuts and scratches from
protruding strap ends.
6. If strap end is not cut flush,
remove the strap and install a new strap
in its place.
7. Pick up for appropriate disposal all
broken straps and strap ends that were
cut off.
8.
Record BDAR action taken.
mission is complete, as soon as
practical, repair the equipment/system
using standard maintenance procedures.
Figure 11-23. Self-Clinching Cable Strap
11-28
Figure 11-24.
OPTION 2: Tie Tape.
LIMITATIONS:
1. Do not use ties on that part of a
wire group or bundle located inside a
conduit.
2. When tying wire bundles behind con-
nectors, start ties far enough back from
the connector to avoid splaying of con-
tacts.
PERSONNEL/TIME REQUIRED:
1 Soldier
1 Minute Per Tie
MATERIALS/TOOLS REQUIRED:
Tie Tape (item 10, Appx B)
When PROCEDURAL STEPS:
1. Tie bundles tightly enough to pre-
vent slipping, but not so tightly that
the tape cuts into or deforms the insu-
lation. Be especially careful when
tying coaxial cable which has a soft
dielectric insulation between the inner
and outer conductors.
Use knot shown in Figure 11-25.
2.
Tie all wire groups of bundles where
3.
supports are more than 12 inches apart.
Space ties 12 inches or less.
Self-Clinching Cable
Strap and Tool