TM 10-4320-317-13
NOTE
Depending on the type of suspension kit issued with the equipment,
anchor stakes will either be angled or round.
(2) Using driving head, drive an anchor stake (2) into ground at a 30angle approximately 15 ft (4.6 m) from each
tripod (1). Stakes (2) should be in line with tripods and extend approximately 6 in. (15 cm) above ground.
Figure 2-10. Suspension Kit
(3) Hang a pulley block (3) from each tripod (1) and thread wire rope (4) through pulley (3) on near side.
(4) Using manila rope, pull wire rope (4) across stream or obstruction.
(5) Thread wire rope (4) through pulley block (3) on far side and remove manila rope.
(6) Construct loop of wire rope (1, Figure 2-11) about 9 in. (23 cm) from one end of rope and insert thimble (2)
into loop.
(7) Locate two clamp assemblies. Remove two nuts (3) and one clamp (4) from each U-bolt (5).
(8) Place one U-bolt (5) over doubled portion of wire rope (1) approximately 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) from thimble (2).
(9) Install one damp (4) onto one U-bolt (5) using nuts (3). Tighten nuts (3) until doubled portion of wire rope (1) is
held firmly together.
(10) Place second U-bolt (5) over doubled portion of wire rope (1), approximately 4 in. (10 cm) down from first
damp.
(11) Install damp (4) using two nuts (3). Tighten nuts (3) until doubled portion of wire rope is held firmly together.
(12) Unscrew turnbuckle (6) until it is almost fully extended. This will allow for adjustment to take up wire rope sag.
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