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CLEARSPAN
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POLY BUILDINGS
12
CABLE ASSEMBLY
Each cable assembly includes the following items:
• Two (2) lengths of cable and one (1) turnbuckle
• Two (2) cable thimbles and four (4) cable clamps
NOTE:
In addition to the above parts, each cable assembly also requires two (2) more thimbles and four (4) more cable
clamps to attach the free cable ends to the band clamps attached to the frame. Consult the Cable Diagram on the
following page and the Quick Start diagrams for clarification and cable locations.
Cable Assembly Procedure
1. Using the diagrams in the Quick Start section for your building, determine the point-to-point connection for one cable
assembly and measure the distance on the assembled frame.
2. Add 24" to the dimension determined in Step 1 and cut the cable into two sections
in the location where you want to
install the turnbuckle
. (Record or remember the lengths of each section so you can adjust these as needed after all
components are attached and the cable assembly is fitted to the frame.)
3. Take one turnbuckle, extend it to its "open" position,
and add a cable thimble to each eyebolt of the
turnbuckle.
NOTE:
Wrap approximately 10" to 12" of the cable around the thimble and add the cable clamps. Position the U-bolt
of each clamp on the "dead" end of the cable as shown in the main diagram above. When installed correctly, one
clamp will be near the thimble and the other clamp will be 6"-8" from the first clamp. Tighten clamps to secure the
connection and wrap duct tape around the dead cable end and the live cable prevent damage to the main cover.
5. Repeat the step to attach a thimble to one end of the remaining cable section.
6. Take one cable section and attach the free end to the thimble at one end of the turnbuckle. Wrap the cable around the
thimble and secure as previously described. Repeat this step for the remaining cable section with the thimble.
7. Take the cable assembly and secure it between the first set of band clamps attached to the frame. Slightly tighten the
turnbuckle to determine if the assembly is the correct length to allow for the proper adjustment.
8. Make the necessary length adjustments to the cables to reduce cable waste and repeat the above procedure for all
remaining cable assemblies. Do not completely tighten the cables until all assemblies have been installed and the
frame is anchored. Consult the diagram on the following page for attachment details.
9. Continue by anchoring the frame and tightening the cables. Consult the MUST READ document for anchoring
suggestions.
Thimble
Cable
ATTENTION:
ALL CABLE ASSEMBLIES ARE
IDENTICAL REGARDLESS OF FRAME POSITION.
NOTE:
Use pliers to spread the ends of the thimble,
place the thimble over the eyebolt, and squeeze the
thimble back into shape.
4. Take one end of one cable section and add a cable
thimble as shown in the diagram to the right.
Thimble
Cable Clamps
Turnbuckle
Thimble
Cable: Live End
Cable Clamp
Typical Turnbuckle Assembly
Dead End
Wrap with
duct tape
Wrap with
duct tape
Thimble
