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Do not exceed the recommended minimum bend radius of the cable. |
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2
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Prepared the cables for installation into the cable track without twists, bends or kinks. |
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3
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Always unwind the cable from the outside layer of the reel or spool. |
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4
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Never pull a cable from a coil. |
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Lay out the cable (or hang it) for at least 24 hours prior to installation into the cable track. This will relax any remaining stresses resulting from production, transit, or storage. |
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If the cable cannot be unstressed and still maintains a 'coil memory', shake it out by grasping the cable at its middle and vigorously shake the cable as you move to each end. |
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Once the cable is ready for installation, wrap each end of the cable with non-residue producing identification tape and indicate the top of each cable end. Maintain this alignment throughout installation. |
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Lay out the track with the bending direction facing up. |
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9
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Place the cables in the track by laying them in 'working position' and loosely side by side. |
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10
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Do not weave the cables between or around other cables in the track. |
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As a rule allow at least five percent of the cable diameter on each side of the cable. |
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If spacers are provided in the track, separate the cables from each other using those spacers. |
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Evaluate the weight and size of each cable. |
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The cables, by weight, must be evenly distributed in the track. |
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Place the heavier cables toward the outside of the track and the lighter ones toward the center of the track. |
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For cable track that is side mounted, always place the larger cable toward the outside and the smaller cables toward the inside of the track. |
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Caution: Cables must not push tightly against the outer curve of the track. |
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DO NOT FASTEN THE CABLES TO THE TRACK OR TO EACH OTHER. |
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After the cable track is installed, it should be cycled through several flex operations. |
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During these initial flex operations observe cable movement and check for freedom from binding, rubbing, and pulling. |
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It is critical that cables move with complete freedom within the bend radius so that movement of the cables among themselves is possible. |
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Prior to completing the installation position the cables in the track using the alignment marks applied during operation 7. |
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Locate the proper clamping points in the application by measuring a position the distance of 15 times the largest cable OD in the bundle. |
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Affix the cables into position at both ends of the cable track. |
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Do not crush the cable when applying the track fixture clamp. |