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8.4 Replacing the support-cables
The thinner the support-cable, the smaller is its interference in the measurement. However,
observe the maximum weight than can be held by each of the two support-cables available.
SA-BC Support is supplied with a Ø1.20mm support-cable set (this is the recommended cables
to be used with specimens weighting between 10 and 30kg). To replace them for the
Ø0.70mm support-cables (recommended for specimens weighting up to 10kg), follow the
steps described next:
Step 01
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Turn the support-cable tightener anti-clockwise until the support-cable is
completely loose. Hold by the hook when turning the tightener to prevent the
cable from turning with it;
Step 02
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Disconnect the support-cable ends (eye nuts) from the respective hooks
(tightener terminal and anchoring terminal);
Step 03 -
Repeat the previous steps to uncouple the other support-cable;
Step 04
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Hold the new support-cable to be used and couple the eye of one of its ends to
the anchoring terminal hook;
Step 05
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Maintaining the new cable under a slight tension, place it on the tubes,
ensuring it fits perfectly the chute of each one of the three supporting sleeves
of the support-cable. Next, couple the other cable eye nuts to the tightener
terminal hook;
Step 06
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Holding the hook as illustrated in Step 01, turn the tightener clockwise so that
the new support-cable is tight;
Step 07
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Repeat the previous steps to fit the other support-cable.
