Mueller Pre-Fab - Manual (Page 32)

877-2-MUELLER C-12
asseMblY of bRace cables
1 . Assembly of brace cables:
A . Insert grip through eyebolt .
B . Begin wrapping the grip around the cable, matching the crossover marks .
C . Continue until the lasts two wraps are left split the legs and apply separately .
D . Duplicate this procedure on each end .
Obtain the proper tension of the strand by tightening the nuts on the eyebolts .
2 . Insert the “T” section on an angle through slot until round neck rests on web plate then turn
brace-eye 90 degrees .
3 . Then pull brace-eye toward you until “T” section rests against back of web plate, square neck
locks brace-eye in place .
4 . Attach the brace-grip to the brace-eye and then attach the brace grip to the cable .
noTe: cable may have to be field cut to proper length.
Hex Nut
Hex Nut
Flat Washer
Flat Washer
Hillside Washer
Hillside
Washer
Eyebolt or
Turnbuckle
Eyebolt or
Turnbuckle
Brace Grip
Brace Grip
Cable
Beam Connection