Vemco HR2, User Manual

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5.3 Mooring Line Attachment
The common method used to attach a HR2 receiver to a mooring line is to use five cable ties ( zip tie or
tie-wrap ) with the following characteristics:
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Non-reusable lashing cable ties
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388 mm (15.25") long
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7.5 mm (0.3") wide
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UV protected
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120 lbs tensile strength
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mooring line
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3/8" minimum diameter nylon rope
A set of five cable ties is shipped with each new HR2 receiver and more may be purchased from
VEMCO (product number HWE 507450).
Follow the instructions listed below to attach the HR2 receiver to the rope used as the mooring line.
Step 1 - Attach locations
Identify the location on the rope where the bottom of the HR2
receiver will be attached.
(VR2Tx example shown)
Step 2 - Twist rope
Twist the rope so the strands of the rope separate from each other and an
opening in the rope is seen. This is referred to as opening the “warp in the
rope”.
Step 3 - Slide cable tie through
Slide one of the cable ties through the center of the rope and the
Attachment Hole.
(VR2Tx example shown)
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