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Place the socket in an upright position and
bring the rope around in a large, easy-to-
handle loop. Care must be taken to make
certain that the live-loaded-side of the rope is
in line with the ears (Figure 4-38).
Clamp the dead end close to the
socket to prevent the rope and
wedge from disengaging from
the socket. Failure to follow this
procedure could cause DEATH
or serious injury.
Clamp the dead end of the rope (Figure 4-39)
(refer to page 2-3).
Secure the ears of the socket to a sturdy
support and carefully take a strain on the live
side of the rope. Pull the wedge and rope into
position with tension sufficiently tight to hold
them in place.
After final pin connections are made, increase
the loads gradually until the wedge is prop-
erly seated. Avoid sudden shock loads.
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WRONG
Figure 4-38. Installing the Wedge Sock et
Figure 4-39. Clamping the Dead End of the Wire Rope
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