TM 10-4320-303-13
2.3.8 Assembly of 10-Mile Hoseline Segment . (Continued)
Figure 2-39. Securing Wire Rope.
NOTE
Assemble as shown in Figure 2-36.
i. Place one U-bolt (6) over double portion of wire rope (2) approximately 2 inches from end of wire rope
thimble (3).
j. Install clamp (5) and two nuts (4). Tighten nuts (4) until double portion of wire rope (2) is held firmly
together.
k. Place second U-bolt (6) over double portion of wire rope (2), approximately 4 inches down from first
clamp.
l. Install clamp (5) and two nuts (4). Tighten nuts (4) until doubled portion of wire rope (2) is held snugly
together.
m. Install thimble (3). Tap U-bolt assembly towards thimble (3) until thimble (3) is secure. Tighten nuts
(4) on U-bolts (6).
n. Unscrew turnbuckle hook (8) until it is almost fully extended. This will allow for adjustment to take up
wire rope (2) slack.
o. Attach one turnbuckle hook (8) to loop in wire rope (2). Attach other turnbuckle hook (8) to anchor
stake (9).
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