Edgetech 2000-DSS, User Hardware Manual

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3.7.1 Connecting and Attaching the Tow Cable to the Tow Cable
A tow cable is shown connected and attached to a 2000-DSS Tow Vehicle in F
IGURE
3-4 . For shallow water
surveys, a tow rope with a working load of 2000 lbs. or more and a breaking strength of at least 6000 lbs.
can be used to tow the tow vehicle. It should also have an eyelet for attaching to the shackle on the tow
bridle of the tow vehicle. A safety grip should also be used to strain relieve the tow cable. For deeper
surveys, and armored cable should be used to tow the tow vehicle.
Figure 3-4: Tow Vehicle with Tow Cable Connected and Attached
To connect and attach the tow cable to the tow vehicle:
1. Verify that the tow cable is not connected to the 2000 Topside.
2. Verify that the tow cable connector on the tow vehicle and the mating female connector on the
tow cable are free of corrosion or dirt. If dirty, clean them with an alcohol wipe.
3.
Apply a thin film of silicone grease to the pins of the tow cable connector on the tow vehicle.
4. Mate the connectors by pressing them firmly together. Do not wiggle the connectors.
5. Secure the connector locking sleeve.
TOW CABLE
SAFETY GRIP
TIE WRAPS
WATERPROOF SPLICE
SHACKLE
TOW CABLE
CONNECTOR
TOW BRIDLE
TOW ROPE
TOW CABLE CONNECTOR