SOP-TN-002 Rev. Q
T60 Operations and Service Manual
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4-4.
TAKING CABLE TENSION READINGS, TYPE C8
a.
Preset dial by rotating the knurled rim of the dial indicator until the pointer is directly over the line
corresponding to the cable diameter.(See Figure 3a)
Figure 3- Preset Instructions, Type C8
Note
: Shown figure is for reference purpose, actual dial may vary.
NOTE 1: An examination of the dial will indicate that for the larger size cables there are two rows preset lines.
One row is identified by 125-; the other row is identified by 125+. When measuring tensions below 125 pounds
use the lower line; when measuring tensions in excess of 125 pounds use the high line. (See Figure 3b)
NOTE 2: When used the cable coated type, you shall preset the dial in cable’s O.D. including coated insulation.
For example if your 5/32” coated cable has an OD of 7/32” then the dial pointer preset shall be in the 7/32” mark
and not on the 5/32”. To obtain the cable OD measurement you may use the instrument’s integrated cable size
gauge and procedure sec. 4-3.
b.
Release the handle latch by squeezing the actuating handle. Retain the actuating handle unlatched
against the side of the Tensiometer. Place the instrument on the cable, making certain that the
cable is squarely aligned in the jaws and against the jaw base. Slowly release the actuating handle,
allowing the sectors to slide up and grip the cable. Remove all restraint from the actuating handle.
c.
With the Tensiometer clamped on the cable the tension is read directly by the pointer position on
the dial face.
d.
To remove the Tensiometer compress the actuating handle firmly against the side of the
Tensiometer and latch the handle in position with the handle latch.
SET POINTER OVER CENTER OF LINE
WHEN READING TENSION LOADS
IN EXESS OF 125 POUNDS.
LESS THAN 125 POUNDS.
SET POINTER DIRECTLY
OVER CENTER OF
LINE TO THE CABLE DIAMETER
3a
3b
1
16
3
32
1
8
5
32
3
16
7
32
1
4
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
210
180
PACIFIC
CABLE TENSIOMETER
POUNDS TENSION
125+
125-
210
125+
SET POINTER OVER CENTER OF LINE
WHEN READING TENSION LOADS
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