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2. Connect the threaded fittings and the cable ends connections per the
“Factory Applied
Fittings with Turnbuckle”
Section.
Method 3 – Other Than 5’-0” [1.5 m] Cable
When using a cable length other than 5’-0” [1.5 m], the amount of cable removed from the cut
cable is to be adjusted based on the cable length removed.
1. To help to determine the amount of cable to be removed, after the threaded
fittings are placed on the piece of splice cable, take a measurement from end-of-
fitting to end-of fitting. Take this measurement and add 4’-6” [1.3 m] and this will
be the amount of cable to be removed from the cut cable.
2. If the length of cable used is less than 5’-0” [1.5 m], remove less than 9’-8” [2.9
m] of cable from the cut cable.
3. If more than 5’-0” [1.5 m] of cable is used, remove more than 9’-8” [2.9 m] of cable
from the cut cable.
Method 4 – Use of Fitting Connections Only
If the damaged cable, after cutting, is less than a total of 4’-6” [1.3 m], the connection can be
made with a left and right threaded fitting and a turnbuckle.
1. Remove 4’-6” [1.3 m] of cable from the cable run.
2. Place a left-hand threaded fitting on one end of the cut cable and right-hand threaded
fitting on the other end of the cut cable.
3. Follow the procedures in the
“Field Applied Fittings with Turnbuckle”
Section.
Check the tension on the cable with the tension meter and adjust the turnbuckles to bring
the cable to the correct tension based on the cable temperature and the values on the
CASS
®
S3 Temperature/Tension Chart
After completing one (1) of the four (4) methods above, check the tension on the cable with the
tension meter and adjust the turnbuckles to bring the cable to the correct tension based on the
cable temperature and the values on CASS
®
S3 Temperature/Tension Chart and complete the
CASS
®
S3 Assembly/Repair Checklist.
Cable Tension Inspection Program
Trinity recommends the cable tension be checked at least once a year. The tension value is
established based on the cable temperature, which can be taken using an infrared thermometer
for the cable temperature. If an infrared thermometer is not available, obtain the air temperature
from a reliable source in the immediate area and not influenced by other factors. See CASS
®
S3
Temperature/Tension Chart for the tension values.
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