Zip Line Fun ZL90, Installation, Operating And Maintanance Manual

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9. Tighten the turnbuckles by turning the frame while holding the ends. This will increase the tension in the cable.
Do not tighten all the way, but only until the cable appears to be a straight line. The ideal tension is approximately
200 lbs. You can test this as follows: Obtain a shopping bag with handles and place in it a 5 lb. weight such as a
bag of sugar or flour. Move the trolley to the approximate center of the cable and measure the distance from the
cable to the ground. Hang the bag from the handles of the trolley and re-measure the distance from the cable to
the ground. At 200 lbs. tension the cable should be 4 inches closer to the ground. If this distance is more than
4 inches, then you must tighten the turnbuckle(s). If the distance is less than 4 inches, you must loosen the
turnbuckle(s). After achieving the proper tension tighten the locknuts on each end of the turnbuckles tight to the
frame of the turnbuckles.
INSTALLATION and ASSEMBLY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Please Note: Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury.
8. Depending upon the length of your Zip Line, you may now have extra cable. This excess should
be removed. Wrap both protruding cable ends with electrical tape to cover sharp or pointed
edges. Using a wire cutter or pliers remove any excess wire protruding beyond 6 inches from the
last cable clamp.