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6. Load Cable
To begin the loading procedure the cable must be threaded and secured properly
through the fairlead assembly, quad keeper rollers, double keeper rollers, cable notch
and cable clamp. Proper cable threading is essential for a successful winding.
Because there is no “free end” of the cable at this point in the installation, a proce-
dure has been developed to thread the cable on to the drum using cable slack.
A. Open the Access Doors in the safety cage’s Tilt Panels by pulling the
release cable located on each Access Door (Figures 11 & 12).
CAUTION: Follow cable manufacturers guidelines for minimum bend radius for
cable you are using. Failure to do so may result in permanent damage to cable.
CAUTION: Do not figure-eight any dual strength member fiber optic cable using
the Condux Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer. Condux will not warranty or be held
liable for any cable damage resulting from the use of dual strength member
fiber optic cable on the Condux Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer.
B. Pull out slack from the cable reel to pass at least 20 ft. (6.1 m) beyond
the front (engine) end of the Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer (Figure 13).
C. Turn on the Arm Disengage switch on the Electronic Machine Controller
panel (Figure 10).
Figure 11. Pull Release Cable Figure 12. Open Access Doors
Figure 13. Cable Slack