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p. Repeat steps f through m with opposite end of wire rope (2).
q. Using turnbuckles (7), adjust slack in wire rope (with no load) until wire rope (2) is taut.
Figure 2-40. Saddle Installation.
r. Tie manila rope (Figure 2-40, 1) to leading end of hoseline (2). Make sure manila rope (1) is long
enough to cross span.
NOTE
As each saddle assembly is disassembled, inspect saddle for tears and
damaged or missing metal eyelets. Replace damaged saddles.
s. Locate saddles (3), bolts (4), shackles (5) and nuts (6).
t. Place shackle (5) over wire rope (8) beyond pulley (7) on span side.
u. Lift hose (2) end and wrap saddle (3) around hose (2).
v. Install bolt (4) through eyes of saddle (3), shackle (5), and nut (6). Tighten nut (6) until saddle
assembly (3, 4, 5 and 6) is secured to wire rope (8).
w. Using manila rope (Figure 2-40, 1), pull hoseline (Figure 2-41, 1) across stream (2), gap, or
obstruction. Repeat steps p through t, attaching additional saddles (3) to hoseline (1) at 5 feet
intervals. Saddles (3) will travel along wire rope (4), providing support for hoseline (1).
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