Powerhouse xm-100, Owner'S Manual

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Cable Care
Purchase and use of wire rope and aircraft cable
WARNING
Please take note that the Breaking Strength indicated for wire ropes or aircraft cables
apply only to brand new and unused products. To find out the Maximum Working Load of
a product, check the CAUTION section below. Also, take note that these products must be
used only for what they were designed for and for equipment they were built for. They must
be used only under normal working conditions and within OSHA safety standards. Always
follow the instructions indicated regarding their use in terms of design, maintenance, and
operation. Aircraft cables are not rated to be used with aircraft controls.
Definitions
Breaking Strength - Is the minimum pressure exerted on a product that will cause it to
break. The amount of pressure is based on test results made using standard testing
machine. The testing machine applies direct tension to the product at a constant rate of
speed. The products used for the tests must be in the same condition as it left the manu -
facturer.
Kinking – This is a condition of the rope or wire where in the strands and fibers are skewed
from their normal twist. This occurs when the rope or wire takes on a spiral shape. This
condition
compromises the strength and integrity of the product. It causes uneven tension and
excessive wear on the affected area. Kinking usually occurs when the wire or rope is reeled,
rolled or coiled improperly. To avoid kinking, always reel, coil or roll the wire or rope prop -
erly. Once kinking occurs, it can no longer be fixed or undone. Unrolling and straightening
the kinked area cannot undo the damage. Because of this, kinked wires or ropes must not
be used and must be replaced immediately.
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