ADJUSTING DEVICES

TURNBUCKLES/TURNBARRELS

~ Control cable rigging is is adjusted by using turnbuckles

~ The bronze barrel has right hand threads in one end and left

hand threads in other hand

~ The groove around one end and of the turnbuckle barrel is

identified has left-hand thread

~ The cable terminal ends are screwed onto the barrel and as

it is turned, it pulls the ends into it ~ There must be MORE THAN THREE threads exposed on

either end of the barrel to PRODUCE FULL STRENGTH

LOCKING METHODS of TURNBUCKLES ~ When the cable system is properly adjusted, the turnbuckles

must be secured

~ Different locking methods are used to prevent the barrels

from turning;

•Wire locking method

•Clip locking method

!!!!!! Due to the simple installation procedure, the clip locking method has replaced the wire locking method in wide range

CLIP LOCKING