TM5-3810-305-10Installing Wedge Socket on CableCAUTIONBe certain correct socket andwedge as supplied are used.Failure to follow this procedurecould cause damage to equip-ment.When installing wedge-type sockets on cable,use the following procedure:1. Lead cable through socket and forma largeloop. Draw cable end back through socketapproximately 2 in. (50.8 mm) (Figure 2-2).Figure 2-2. Cable Loop2. Insert wedge and allow cable strands to adjustaround it (Figure 2-3).Figure 2-3. Inserted Wedge3. Seat wedge and loop just tightly enough to4.5.Make lifts of gradually increased loads untilwedge is finally seated. Avoid imposingshock loading on cable until wedge is firmlyin place.With no more than 2 in. (50.8 mm) of cableprotruding, clamp dead end of cable with acable clamp (Figure 2-4).Figure 2-4. ClampedCableSpooling Cable on DrumsCare must be exercised when installing cable onwinch drum. Improper spooling can result incable damage through crushing, kinking, doglegs, abrasion and cutting. Poorly installed cablewill also adversely affect operating characteris-tics of machine by causing uneven application offorce and motion. This, in turn, can cause pre-mature fatiguing and failure of cable.1. Inspect and clean winch thoroughly beforeproceeding with installation.2. Check lagging and drum flanges for cracks,breaks and excessive wear.3. Check for deformed or outsized drum andexcessive undercutting at base of flange.These indicate that repair or replacement ofdrum is necessary.allow handling by attaching socket to a strongsupport and engaging winch to take a strainon cable.2-3
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