TM5-3810-305-103.4.5.6.Place the socket in an upright position andbring the rope around in a large, easy-to-handle loop. Care must be taken to makecertain that the live-loaded-side of the rope isin line with the ears (Figure 4-38).Clamp the dead end close to thesocket to prevent the rope andwedge from disengaging fromthe socket. Failure to follow thisprocedure could cause DEATHor 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 sturdysupport and carefully take a strain on the liveside of the rope. Pull the wedge and rope intoposition with tension sufficiently tight to holdthem in place.After final pin connections are made, increasethe loads gradually until the wedge is prop-erly seated. Avoid sudden shock loads.RIGHTWRONGFigure 4-38. Installing the Wedge Sock etFigure 4-39. Clamping the Dead End of the Wire Rope4-41
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