Current Tools 8845 - Cable Pulling Basics

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CABLE PULLING BASICS continued . . .
ALWAYS inspect the structural integrit
y
of an
y
supports, conduit, anchoring
s
y
stem etc. that will hold the cable puller during the pull. These supports
should be able to withstand the maximum pullin
g
force of the cable puller
plus a safet
y
factor of 3:1. Example: 8,000 lb. puller should be anchored to
a support that can withstand 24,000 lbs. o
f
pull
.
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Do NOT mount the Model 88 Cable Puller to s
q
uare columns or I-Beams.
The mounting chains will not tighten properl
y
on these structures
.
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1.
The onl
y
approved method to secure the Model 88 cable puller is with
the 2 mountin
g
chains provided with the Model 88 cable Puller. Do NOT
attempt to use an
y
other ob
j
ect to secure the puller
.
2.
Inspect mountin
g
chains for wear before each installation
.
3
. NEVER alter the mounting chains or handle
.
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