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8. On this same cable, follow Steps 1-7 to assemble the cable in the fitting.
9. Place the two (2) Torpedo Cable pieces together and connect them with the
threaded ring. Tighten the connection with a pipe wrench(s), ensuring no more
than two threads are shown after the connection.
Note:
No more than two threads should be shown after the connection.
Laying Out the Cable / Attaching the Cables to the Posts
The cable can be either precut lengths or length from a cable reel. The method of laying out the
cable will be determined by the contractor. The cables can be laid out one (1) cable at a time or
multiple at the same time. The Trinity Highway Shop Drawings supplied for the project is used to
determine what cables need to be used where.
Complete the following steps for laying out the cables and attaching them to the posts:
1. Using the Trinity Highway Shop Drawings for the cable run to select the cables
needed to complete the assembly.
2. Attach the right-hand threaded end of the cable to the terminal or Anchor cables.
Use the factory applied fitting with a turnbuckle method or field-applied fittings
with a turnbuckle to make the connection. Ensure that the top, middle and bottom
cables are identified.
3. Place the bottom cable in the bottom of the post slot. Place a black spacer (PN-
5703B) or reflective spacer (PN-5705B yellow or PN-5706B white) on top of the
cable (See Figure 8). The use of the reflective spacers will be per the contract
plans.
4. Place the middle cable on top of the spacer and place a post strap (PN-5824T)
and spacer on the post on top of the middle cable (See Figure 9). Use the same
color spacer that was placed on top of the bottom cable.
5. Place the top cable on top of the spacer (See Figure 10).
