Cable Clamp Proper Installation

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Cable clamp proper installation.

These typically all refer to the same group of products. Wire rope clips may also be referred to as wire rope clamps cable clamps wire clamps wire clips u bolts or other local terms. This part should be underneath the rope. Apply the second clip as close to the.

Turn back specified amount of rope from thimble or loop. Tighten the nuts evenly to the recommended torque. About 1 2 inch of outer cable sheathing should extend into the box past the cable clamp. These cable clamps are not to be removed.

Lapped with 3 crosby clamps. Crosby clamps are not to be staggered. The correct way is to double over each end of the line and use 3 crosby clamps on each side 6 total clamps. 314 17 c states that cables must be secured to the receptacle box.

Apply u bolt over dead end of wire rope live end rests in saddle never saddle a dead horse tighten nuts evenly alternate from one nut to the other until reaching the recommended torque. How to install steel cable clamps step 1. Although in article 314 17 c s exception nonmetallic boxes have no cable clamps and must have cables supported within eight inches of the junction box. If a torque measuring device is not available tighten the nuts bolts as tight as possible.

The u bolt will slide over the dead end of the wire rope. Wire rope cable clips follow the steps below to install u bolt clips correctly. Turn the hex nuts attached to the wire rope clamps counterclockwise to remove the u bolt from the saddle of the clamp. Place the cable into the body of the clip and work it into the grooves and around the bolts leaving at least 2 cable diameters of dead end protruding from the body.

Apply the first cable clip one base width from the dead end of the wire rope. Install the thimble in. Form the eye to the size you require and work the cable into the other side. Place the first cable clamp over both parts of the cable locating it one width of the clamp base from the end.

The ensures that the cable will. Article 334 30 states that cables coming out of the junction boxes should be secured within 12 inches of the box in all boxes equipped with cable clamps. The u part goes over the dead end while the live end rests in the clip saddle. Apply first clip one base width from dead end of rope.

Once the cable is pre tensioned as much as possible tighten the two nuts bolts on the combo clamp to a torque measurement of 40 ft. Grasp the steel cable firmly and form a loop leaving the recommended length of cable on the short side. Pre tension the system by pulling the wire rope through the combo clamp with the two nuts bolts loosened. There should be at least 6 inches of free wire extending into the box.