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NOTE:If a D-ring/D-ring strap is used on a 4-foot-diameter tank, 1.3.7.3.11.Apply the first clip at a distance from the dead end of the wire <br /> the anchor point must be 3 inches below the top of the bedding. rope that is equal to the largest width of the clip used.See Figure 1-9. <br /> 1.3.7.3.5.Use only appropriately sized hardware with the strap eye. Figure 1-9 <br /> See Figure 1-7 for dimensions of strap eye. <br /> Live End 1st Clip 3rd Clip 2nd Clip Thimble <br /> Figure 1-7 1 j 1 1 1 <br /> GALVANIZEDGALVANIZED <br /> STRAP EYE �►13/e STRAP HOOK <br /> i ; <br /> Dead End Loop <br /> 3 1/4" <br /> 13/8" <br /> 4 Live End Dead Endo <br /> Load <br /> LJLoad---* <br /> 4 Dead End 1,4 Live Endo <br /> 1.3.7.3.6.When connecting the end of an anchor strap to the anchor <br /> point,common methods are those shown in Figure 1-8:A)using a drop- 1.3.7.3.12.For each clip,apply a U-bolt over the dead end of the wire <br /> forged turnbuckle,B)using a turnbuckle and turnbuckle extension,C) rope.See Figure 1-9. <br /> using the hook end of the strap,D)using a looped wire rope,E)using a <br /> combination of a drop-forged turnbuckle and a looped wire rope. NOTE:Live end rests in the saddle. <br /> 1.3.7.3.13.When only 2 clips are required,apply the second clip <br /> Figure 1-8 as close to the loop or thimble as possible.See Figure 1-9. <br /> 1.3.7.3.14.When more than 2 clips are required,apply the second <br /> clip as close to the loop or thimble as possible,turn nuts on the second <br /> clip firmly,but do nottighten initially.See Figure 1-9. <br /> 1.3.7.3.15.When more than 2 clips are required,space additional <br /> clips equally between the first 2,take up rope slack and tighten nuts <br /> on each U-bolt evenly. <br /> 1.3.7.3.16.Tighten all hardware uniformly and follow the <br /> manufacturer's torque specifications.Double-check the tightness <br /> once the anchoring system is complete. <br /> 1.3.7.3.17.If forming a loop in the wire rope,a splice is required <br /> for connecting the two ends together. <br /> A B C E 1.3.7.3.18.Standard rigging practice for splicing wire rope calls <br /> �.._......,.. �;.. .... . �..;.�....... �:.;.....,.. �:: .:.::.,.. for using twice the number of clips recommended or a single-end <br /> b.:.....:..:.o termination. <br /> .'a.::0',:0:;: 'n:�:;C;',:0::; p:�:o;':Q:;: .'p.::G.'.:Q:;: .•o'.'�:0';:Q,:.: <br /> 1.3.7.3.19.Use a minimum of 4 clips for a 3/8 inch[1-cm]wire rope <br /> 11.3.7.3.7.If using a wire rope,refer to recommendations of wire rope and a minimum of b clips for a'/z-inch[1.3-cm]wire rope. <br /> manufacturer and supplier,and follow accepted industry standards when 1.3.7.3.20.Place the rope ends parallel to each other and install <br /> selecting,using,attaching or connecting wire rope.See Figure 1-8 and the clips as shown in Figure 1-9. <br /> Figure 1.9. 1.3.7.4. DEADMEN <br /> 1.3.7.3.8.The installer is responsible for using appropriate and 1.3.7.4.1.Deadmen help anchor tanks in installations in which there <br /> approved engineering practices when fastening wire rope. is potential fora high water table or trapped water. <br /> 1.3.7.3.9.When fastening wire rope,use a minimum of 2 clips for 1.3.7.4.2.A deadman is typically a reinforced concrete beam and <br /> a /8-inch[1-cm]wire rope and 3 clips for a /z-inch[1.3-cm]wire rope should be designed according to the applicable American Concrete <br /> on each termination.SeeTable 1-3 for minimum wire rope diameter. Institute code or the applicable Canadian Standards Association(CSA) <br /> 1.3.7.3.10.Turn back from the thimble the exact amount of wire standard,whichever is relevant. <br /> rope specified by the manufacturer of the clips used. <br /> II <br />