Tow Fish User Guide
April 2020
P.6
Appendix A
Double Eye Cable Grip Installation
Depending on the type of cable grip/ cable sock being used the instructions may vary.
Please follow the guidelines of your cable grip you have purchased or rented.
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Brochure.pdf
Female Connector End
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connector without pins
Prior to use the condition of the cable sock should always be checked for damage
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ensure
the correct size of sock is used for the intended cable diameter and approximate breaking
strain.
1.
Ensure the correct size of cable grip is selected based on the outside sheath diameter
of the cable
2.
Widen the lattice at end of cable grip
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this can be done by pressing the end of the
cable grip against a hard surface to open the end of the lattice structure
3.
On the female end of the cable where the cable connects to the icListen hydrophone
install the first cable grip
4.
Place the cable grip over the end of the cable with the two loops closest to the
connector
5.
Push cable grip over the cable
6.
Measure approximately 0.5 meters from the end of the connector to where the cable
grip will be placed on the cable
7.
Line up the cable grip to the point where you would like it to be place on the cable
8.
Ensure the loops of the grip are closer to the female connector of the cable
9.
Once to 6 b. in the Quick Start, where you insert the loops into the shackle on the tow
fish, you can adjust where the cable grip is on the cable and how much cable you will
want between this point and the hydrophone with the loop in the cable
10.
When the cable grip is in place and gripping the cable, cable ties should be fitted to
the end of the cable grip
. Recommend between 1 1/4″ (30mm) and 2 1/4″ (55mm)
from end of the lattice.
a.
Find an X (cross) on the cable where you will begin an under-over pattern,
under the first X cross and over the next cross continuing until returning to the
first X to connect the cable tie.
