Connecting The Tow Cable With The Optional K-Wing; Depressor - Klein 5000 V2 Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

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CHAPTER 3 Preparation for Use

Attach the shackle end of the safety cable to the bail grip loop on the tow cable

near the tow cable shackle, and the clevis pin end to the safety cable tab on the

top of the towfish near the tail. Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 1-3 for the location

of the safety cable tab. The safety cable must be taut enough so that drag, or

the likelihood of snagging, is not increased, but loose enough so that it does

not interfere with the functioning of the tow shackle.

If not already secured, use cable ties (7.5 x 0.185 in.), which are included in

the towfish spares kit, to fasten the safety cable to the cable hold-down clips

on the top of the towfish housing. Place a cable tie through the shackle pin

hole and wrap around the shackle pin to prevent the shackle from loosening.

Use electrical tape every 30 cm (12 in.) to secure the safety cable to the tow

cable starting at the top of the tow shackle and up the bail grip loop. Move the

tow shackle forward and backward to check for smooth operation.

3.4.2

The shackle on the tow cable connects mechanically to the towfish K-Wing

depressor tow bracket using a tow pin. The depressor connects mechanically to the

towfish. The waterproof connector on the towfish jumper cable connects to the

waterproof connector on the tow cable. The towfish mechanical and electrical

connection procedure is as follows:

Remove the retaining ring from the beveled end of the tow pin, withdraw the

pin from the tow bracket and set it aside. Remove the two bolts and tow

brackets from the welded-on six-hole towing flange. Take note of the location

of the tow brackets for future reference.

Position the K-Wing depressor over the towing flange in the same location as

where the tow brackets were previously connected. Secure the depressor to the

towing flange with the fasteners provided.

Align the tow shackle mounting hole with the mounting hole of the K-Wing

shackle on the tow depressor tow bracket. Insert the beveled end of the tow

pin through the holes in the tow cable shackle and the bracket, and secure the

tow pin with the retaining ring.

If the towfish was previously configured for towing without a depressor, it

will be necessary to extend the free length of the towfish 100-inch jumper

cable in order to reach the shackle connector. Do not extend more than is

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NOTE The tow cable and not the safety cable must take up the strain of the

tow load.