4. Final seating of the wedge is accomplished by making lifts of gradually
increasing loads. avoid imposing shock loads on the rope until the wedge is
firmly in place.
5. After the wedge has been firmly seated, a short length (6 inches) of the cable
should be secured to the free end of the wire rope to act as a stop as shown.
DO NOT clamp the free end to the load supporting end as this will weaken the
rope.
31REVISED: