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Secure crimps
Secure each crimp by grasping the crimp sleeve in the jaws
of the Tensioner/Crimper and squeezing the handles until
they automatically release.
Note:
This is a safety mechanism to ensure the sleeve
is fully crimped.
Remove the Tensioner/Crimper and Pretensioners.
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Tension the second cable
Repeat steps 5– 8 for the second cable. Remove the Torque
Limiting Handle and the Tensioner/Crimper from the construct
when tensioning is complete.
Notes:
The tension in each cable can be rechecked or
increased sequentially a number of times.
Alternatively, two Tensioner/Crimpers may be used in place
of two Pretensioners.
