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SRP-003-545 • Issue 4 • July 2004
Central
Member
Buffer Tubes
Yarn
Bracket
9.5
Secure the cable to the sheath retention
bracket using cable ties. Make sure the tabs on
the clamp material are in the recessed section of
the bracket (Figure 8).
Figure 8
Figure 9
9.6
When central member strain-relief is
required, the central member bolt must be
installed into the strain-relief bracket as shown
(Figure 9).
NOTE:
Smaller diameter central members require
a shim to make sure they are adequately secured in
the central member clamp. Use a central member
clamp shim when necessary (Figure 10).
a) Remove the bracket from the housing.
b) Install the U-shaped washer as shown in
Figure 9.
c) Loosely install the hex nut.
d) Use two nylon nuts to install the bracket
into the housing.
e) Insert the central member of the cable
between the bracket and the U-shaped
washer.
f) Arrange the buffer tubes to ensure clearance
around the central member clamp assembly
and hardware.
g) Tighten the hex nut.
h) Install the two flat washers.
i)
Loosely install the other hex nut.
j)
Wrap the strength member yarn in a
clockwise direction around the bolt and
between the flat washers.
k) Tighten the second hex nut.
l)
Trim off the excess yarn and central
member.
NOTE:
The exposed length of the central member
(after strain-relief) is to be less than or equal to 6.5
cm (2
1
/
2
inches) between the U-shaped washer and
the end of the cable sheath.
9.7
When cable grounding is necessary, a
hardware ground kit (purchased separately) is
required. Install the ground kit as shown in
Figure 11.
Figure 10
Figure 11
Insert the central member into the hole in the shim.
If the central member does not fit in the hole, discard
the shim.
If the central member passes through the hole, the shim
is required to secure the central member.
Position the shim between the U-shaped washer and the
bracket
Shim
Shim
Central
Member
Central
Member
U-Washer
