TLS TLS430FDCEx1 Series, Installation, Operation & Service Parts Manual

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kinking, crushing, birdcaging, or any other damage resulting in distortion of the rope
structure
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evidence of heat damage from any cause
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reduction from nominal diameter greater than those listed in the following table:
If any of the cable is as shown in the following pictures, do not use.
Note:
Attention shall be given to end connections. Upon development of two broken
wires adjacent to socket end connections, the rope shall be resocketed or replaced.
Resocketing shall not be attempted if the resulting rope length will be insufficient for
proper operation.
Rope Diameter (inch) Max. Allowable Reduction (inch)
Less than or equal to 5/16 1/64
Greater than 5/16 less than 1/2 1/32
Greater than 1/2 less than 3/4 3/64