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| Fargo GDW Series with Spring Loaded Jaws |
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The Spring-Loaded Jaws Provide...
... Ease of Installation - the jaws lock in the open position during installation.
... Positive Initial Grip - the applied spring tension holds the conductor securely. |
Fast, easy, permanent installation
Side opening for speed and convenience
- Eliminates the need to feed conductor through the deadend
- Reduces installation time
- Deadend faces the installer
One piece, wedge-action design adjusts automatically
- Eliminates need for clumsy tools
- Accepts wide range of conductor sizes
- Provides easy adjustability
Automatic clamping creates permanent installation
- Wedge action develops the full tension of the conductor
- Not dependent on the installer
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The most cost-effective deadend in the industry
Side opening design minimizes installation costs
- Installs quickly
- Requires no wrenches or special tools
- Requires no special skills
Wedge design adjusts easily
- Eliminates tightening errors
- Repositions on the conductor quickly and easily
Jaws accept wide range of conductors
- Minimizes inventory
- Aluminum or plated aluminum jaws accommodate aluminum and copper conductors
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Side Opening Wedge Deadend
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION |
- Jaws should be pulled back to the open and locked position
- Attach deadend to insulator. Position for easiest installation, normally with open side toward installer.
- After stringing equipment is in place, measure and mark conductor section to be inside deadend jaws. The tail should be either cut or trained in order to clear attachment hardware. Make certain that the portion of the conductor that will be inside the jaw is as straight as possible.
- Tap jaws forward to activate spring action for initial grip on the conductor.
- Apply tension by releasing stringing equipment.
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| Fargo side opening automatic wedge deadends with spring loaded aluminum or plated aluminum jaws are currently available in sizes through 795 kemil ACSR. |
| GDW-010A |
4 - 1/0 |
4 - 1/0 |
4 - 2/0 |
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.23 - .42 |
5.8 - 11 |
| GDW-010* |
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4 - 2/0 |
.23 - .42 |
5.8 - 11 |
| GDW-040A |
4 - 4/0 |
4 - 4/0 |
4 - 4/0 |
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.23 - .57 |
5.8 - 14 |
| GDW-040* |
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4 - 3/0 |
.23 -.46 |
5.8 - 12 |
| GDW-556A |
4/0 - 556.6 18/1 |
4/0 - 559.5 |
4/0 - 600 |
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.52 - .90 |
13 - 23 |
| GDW-795A |
4/0 - 795 |
4/0 - 927.2 |
4/0 -900 |
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.52 - 1.1 |
13 - 28 |
| *Plated aluminum jaws provided to accommodate copper conductors. |
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