DOUBLE SADDLE CLIPS
Recommended Method
of
Applying Double Saddle Clips to Get Maximum
Holding Power
of
the Clip. The following based on the use
of
proper size double
saddle clips on new rope.
1. Refer to Table 7 in following these instructions. Tum back specified amount
of
rope from thimble or loop. Apply first clip one base width from dead end
of
rope. Tighten nuts evenly, alternating from one nut to the other until reach-
ing the recommended torque.
2. When two clips are required, apply the second clip as near the loop or thimble
as possible. Tighten nuts evenly, alternating until reaching the recommended
torque. When more than two clips are required, apply the second clip as near
the loop or thimble as possible. Turn nuts on second clip firmly, but do not
tighten. Proceed to Step 3.
3. When three
or
more clips are required, space additional clips equally between
first
two-take
up rope
slack-tighten
nuts on each double saddle evenly,
alternating from one nut to the other until reaching recommended torque.
4. Apply first load to test the assembly. This load should be
of
equal or greater
weight than loads expected in use. Next, check and retighten nuts to recom-
mended torque.
In accordance with good rigging and maintenance practices, the wire rope and
termination should be inspected periodically for wear, abuse, and general ade-
quacy. Inspect periodically and retighten to recommended torque.
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