Klein Tools Chicago Grips User Manual

Using Klein Tools
Chicago Grips in
Common Overhead
Applications

USING KLEIN TOOLS CHICAGO GRIPS IN COMMON OVERHEAD APPLICATIONS

Materials Used: Klein Tools Chicago Grips, Klein Tools KN1500PEX web strap ratcheting hoist, Dillon Dynamometer,

chain hoist, leveling block.

Disclaimer: This is not intended to be a definitive instructional manual for completing the applications. Always consult

company procedures and material guidelines before attempting any application.

Dead-Ending a Conductor Cable

1. Set up the ratchet hoist and Chicago grip as shown in the image below.

Klein Chicago Grip

Klein KN1500PEX

Dead-End Fixture

Hoist

2. Ratchet the hoist until the cable is lined up with the dead-end fixture.

3. After the tension is approximately where it will need to be after termination, ratchet the hoist a couple
more times, to accommodate for tension loss after hoist removal.

the maximum cable tension is not exceeded.

4. When finished, break the tension using the hoist handle, then use either the handle or drum knob to
continue releasing the tension.

Consult cable specifications to ensure

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