Century EB-4 Owner's Manual page 10

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 AMOUNT OF ROPE
NUMBER
OF CLIPS
2
2
3
3
3
4
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