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routing steering cable
When deciding on the routing path for the Type R drive steering cable, consideration
must be given to the following points:
i) There must be sufficient slack in the cable to allow for any movements of the
steering mechanism when steering from lock to lock - ensure that no part of
the cable is under stress at any point of steering, otherwise damage to the
cable may result over long term usage.
ii) The chosen route should use the minimum possible number of bends.
iii) If any bends are necessary, maximise the bend radius as much as possible.
It is recommended that bends have a radius of no less than 6in (150mm) and
that the combined total angle of all bends is no more than 270º.
B8a Cable Length Calculation
All Type R Drive System Packs are supplied as standard with a 6ft (1.8m) steering
cable, which should be suitable for most installations. If a suitable location for
mounting the drive unit is not available using this cable then other lengths are
available as separate accessories.
Use a length of rope or electrical cable to plan out the steering cable route and then
measure the total length required (Fig B44) :
(‘a’ dim ‘b’ dimension) – 4in for a 90º bend
Round up the result to the nearest full foot size and then refer to section D1 for the
appropriate custom cable order code.
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6in (150mm)
minimum radius
‘B’ Dimension
‘A’ Dimension
Midstroke
Fig B44 - Preferred cable routing
