Heavy Duty C-Track Manual
11
Tow Webbing Installation
Tow webbing is used in both High Speed and Outdoor applications
to reduce the shock and pulling tension on the electrical cable.
The tow webbing is installed on top of the electrical cable and held
in place by the saddle on the cable trolley. See
Figure 11-1.
The webbing length is generally 3 inches less than cable per loop
of the length of the cable between cable trolleys. Contact factory
for high speed applications to determine webbing length. See
Figure 11-1.
Tow Bar
The tow bar is fixed to the crane and is designed to engage tow
box to move festoon system.
1. Install the tow bar on the crane or system that is to be
electrified. Center and align tow bar with the Tow Trolley. See
Figure 11-2.
Pre-Assembled Festoon System Installation
Pre-assembled festoon systems are typically built and shipped
installed on a C-Track Channel by Conductix Wampfler.
Upon arrival at the job-site, inspect the festoon system to insure
electrical cables and festoon components have not been damaged
during transit.
1. Attach hoisting cables at each end of the pre-assembled
festoon C-Track and lift into position. The shipping C-Track
mobile end must align with the permanent festoon C-Track.
2. Remove the end stop from the mobile end of temporary
C-Track and roll the Tow / Control Box trolley and succeeding
cable trolleys into the permanent C-Track.
3. Make mechanical connections of towing arm and insure all
end stops are applied and tightened.
4. Make electrical connections as required.
SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION
Figure 11-1
1. Trolley
2. Tow Webbing
Figure 11-2
1
2
