16
A Very Safe Fence at a Very Low Cost
Tensioning ElectroBraid
®
After a strand of Braid
™
is installed, you can apply the ElectroBraid
®
tensioning device.
Pull as hard as you can. Do not tension the Braid
™
with a tractor, come-along or other
mechanical device. The ratchet can handle 250 lbs. before it will slip, so do not worry
about over-tensioning when tightening by hand as you must release the rope to apply
the poly rope splicer which will allow it to slip within tolerance level. When you can’t
pull anymore, loosen the poly rope splicer, pull out the slack you have created and
re-tighten the poly braid splicer. To release the ratchet, apply pressure to the rope while
pressing on the release switch, and allow the rope to slide out carefully.
CAUTION: ALWAYS USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN TENSIONING.
It is possible for a poly rope splicer to slip and/or insulator to break.
It can become a dangerous projectile.
Wrap black electrical tape around the Braid
™
before you cut it. Using a utility knife cut
the ElectroBraid
®
and then melt both ends with a lighter.
NOTE: Always tape ElectroBraid
®
before you cut it. Always singe the end until it melts so
the rope won’t fray when the tape wears off.
Loosen and remove the tensioning device and return to the post at the beginning of the
strand. Just as you tensioned the Braid
™
where you terminated the strand, tension once
again at the post where you began. Tensioning from both ends helps to ensure you get
full and even tension on the line.
NOTE: Let the ElectroBraid
®
sit for 24 hours after initially tensioning and
then check the tension on each strand again. Re-tension, after 24 hours to
complete the tensioning process.
ElectroBraid
®
maintains its tension very well so you will not have to constantly re-tension.
However, if one of your posts moves due to frost or the impact of an animal or vehicle,
Wrap the end of the ratchet rope
with the "S" Hook around the post
and fasten it to the ratchet rope.
Position the clamp on the strand you are
tensioning and attach the clamp to the "S" hook
on the ratchet as shown.
