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2. Place the other threaded end in the turnbuckle.
3. While rotating the turnbuckle, prevent the two threaded ends from rotating. Rotate the
turnbuckle until both threaded ends are into the turnbuckle beyond the 1-1/2” [38 mm]
mark. See Figure 7 for the complete assembly.
Field Applied Fittings with Turnbuckle
There are two situations where a field applied fitting will be used: either when a fitting is required
to complete an assembly; or when no factory applied fittings are used and field applied fittings are
needed to make all of the cable connections. See Figure 7a for a 1” Cable Splice (PN-5633G)
and Figure 7b for 3/4” Cable Splice (PN-5698G).
Perform the following steps to complete a splice using a field applied fitting and a turnbuckle:
1. Ensure that the cable has a clean square cut by using a saw with an abrasive blade or an
electric band saw.
2. Insert the cut end of the cable into the field casting (PN-4190G) through the triangular end.
3. With the cable inside the casting, separate the cable with two flathead screwdrivers for
insertion of the tapered triangular wedge (PN-4199B) between the three strands of cable.
4. Insert the wedge into the cable with the smaller diameter end towards the triangular hole.
Ensure that the wedge is pushed 1/2” [13 mm] beyond the end of the cable (plus or minus
1/8” [3 mm].
Note:
All three bundles of the cable are to be located in the appropriate grooves of the wedge.
