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Section I - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont'd)
Proper technique for using wire rope clips.
USE CABLE CLIPS ONLY IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY
FIELD TEMPORARY REPAIR.
RIGHT
WAY
WRONG
WAY
1. Turn back rope length specified in the chart. Apply first clip so
U-bolt is no less than the saddle width from the dead end. Tighten
nuts evenly and torque as specified.
2. Apply next clip as near loop as thimble will permit. Turn nuts on
firm, but do not tighten.
3. Space additional clips as indicated so distance between clips is
equal. Tighten all nuts evenly and torque as specified.
4. Apply the initial load and retighten all nuts to recommended torque
Inspect periodically and retighten as needed to the recommended
torque.
CLIP SIZE
INCHES
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
This table is based on Crosby-Laughlin.
SAFETY TIPS
MINIMUM
NO. OF CLIPS
2
2
3
3
3
4
AMOUNT OF ROPE
TO TURN BACK
IN INCHES
6 1/2
7
11 1/2
12
12
18
I-6
TORQUE
IN FT.LBS.
45
65
65
95
95
130
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