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Revision date: 12.30.16
Diagonal Cable Installation
CABLE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION (continued)
Sample frame (above) showing installed cables. Frame
has ground posts. Dashed lines show ground level.
ATTENTION:
If band clamps were not installed as
described on Page 12, install those now.
5. Take cable assembly and attach one end to the
band clamp. Depending on preference, attach either
end to the band clamp.
6. Take remaining end of the cable assembly and use it
to judge the position of the lower band clamp. Mark
position on rafter and secure lower band clamp to
rafter using a Tek screw. See B at the right.
7. Attach cable assembly to band clamp.
8. Repeat Steps 1-7 to construct and install the
remaining seven (7) end bay sidewall cables.
9. Check to ensure each band clamp is secured to
rafter tube using a Tek screw.
Tape over clamp to
protect film when it is installed.
10. Return to all cable turnbuckles and hand-tighten
until snug to remove all slack.
DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN CABLES.
11. Continue with the construction and installation of
diagonal roof cables. See next page.
PGBRKAATS01
bracket attached
to band clamp.
AS2167
shackle
attached
to crimped
cable end.
A
Lower Purlin Run
Purlin Clamp
Band
Clamp
3"- 4"
Steps 4 & 5
A
B
Lower Purlin Run
Turnbuckle installed at the lower
end of cable assembly and
attached directly to bracket.
B
Steps 6 & 7
Band Clamp
Secure band
clamp to pipe.
Lower photos show attaching the PGBRKAAS01 bracket
to the installed band clamp.
4. For end bay sidewall cables, secure the upper band
clamp 3"- 4"
below the clamp
of the lower purlin run.
(See A below.)
