What's the proper way to swage a Gripple or cable lock for a seismic sway brace?
Do not treat every cable-lock system like a field-swaged connection. Use the exact approved manufacturer system, tool, cable path, tail requirement, and inspection method shown in its installation instructions.
['Do not treat every cable-lock system like a field-swaged connection. Gripple-type locks, sleeves, and cable restraint systems use different locking methods and tools.', 'Verify the approved product, cable diameter, locking device, structural attachment, cable path, required tail, tension, and inspection method from the project submittal and manufacturer instructions before installation.']
Use this as training guidance. The foreman, approved drawings, project specs, manufacturer installation instructions, employer safety policy, and AHJ/code requirements always control the final answer.
Steps
Stop and verify the approved project detail, foreman direction, and manufacturer or engineered requirements before acting.
Do not treat every cable-lock system like a field-swaged connection. Gripple-type locks, sleeves, and cable restraint systems use different locking methods and tools.
Verify the approved product, cable diameter, locking device, structural attachment, cable path, required tail, tension, and inspection method from the project submittal and manufacturer instructions before installation.
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what's the proper way to swage a gripple or cable lock for a seismic sway brace?