National Crane Published 12-21-2011 CTRL #050-09 4-9
1300A OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP
To attach a terminator wedge Figure 4-7, use the following
procedure:
1. Match the socket, wedge, and clip to wire rope size.
• The wire rope must pass through the “go” hole in the
wedge.
• It must not pass through the “no go” hole in the
wedge.
2. Align the live end of rope, with center line of pin.
3. Secure dead end section of rope.
4. Tighten nuts on clip to recommended torque.
5. Do not attach dead end to live end or install wedge
backwards.
6. Use a hammer to seat Wedge and Rope as deep into
socket as possible before applying first load.
FIGURE 4-7
Torque Value Table
Cable Size (inches) 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4
Torque ft/lbs 45 65 65 95 95 130 225 225 225 360
Torque values shown are based upon clean dry threads free of lubrication.
Terminator Wedge Socket
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