User Instructions - English
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E. Thimble Fitting to D-Bolt Anchor using Anchor Shackle
(see Figure 7)
D. Cable Lifeline to Thimble Cable Fitting securing with Cable Clips
(see Figure 6)
Before cutting the cable, be sure to take into consideration whether the thimble fitting will be connected directly to the D-bolt
anchor using an anchor shackle or whether an additional shock absorber must be installed between the components. If an ad-
ditional shock absorber is needed, it should be installed before cutting the cable and securing the thimble cable fitting (see 4.5
Installation of a Second Shock Absorber).
1. Feed cable around thimble, taking up as much slack in the lifeline as possible. Ensure that there is at least 8-1/2"
(216mm) of turnback. Cut excess cable.
NOTE: Allow sufficient lifeline to enable attachment of the thimble to the D-bolt anchor using an anchor shackle.
2. Attach first cable clip as close to the thimble as possible, noting that the U-clip must be installed around the cable with
the dead end. Attach two additional cable clips, spacing them 3-1/4" (83mm) apart. Torque cable clip nuts to 17 ft. lbs.
(23Nm).
**Procedures D and E apply to the assembly required on the opposite lifeline end. Note: For multiple-span systems, it
is recommended to feed cable through intermediate supports before proceeding with the following steps.
1. Remove cotter pin, nut and bolt from anchor shackle.
2. Position anchor shackle through thimble and align the
shackle with the D-bolt anchor.
3. Insert bolt completely through shackle and D-bolt an-
chor, attach nut and tighten snugly using a 3/4" wrench
and socket.
4. Insert the cotter pin into the end of the bolt and bend
slightly to prevent the pin from backing out.
Fig. 7
Anchor Shackle
Bolt
Cotter Pin
Nut
Fig. 5
C. Swageless Cable Fitting to Inline Shock Absorber
(see Figure 5)
1. Remove cotter pin and bolt from jaw anchor head of
cable fitting.
2. Align the holes in the jaw head with the shock absorber
eyebolt hole, and insert bolt completely through jaw
head and eyebolt.
3. Insert the cotter pin into the end of the bolt.
Bolt
Cotter Pin
First and Second
Cable Clips
(shown installed)
Thimble
Dead End
3-1/4" (83mm) apart8-1/2" (216mm) turnback
Third
Cable Clip
Fig. 6
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