Vestil CC-30-MC - Manual (Page 11)

October 15
th
, 2001 Help Line: 800-363-2488 10
THE CABLE ASSEMBLY (continued)
NEW HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS OF CHUTE SECTIONS
Over time changes have been made to the cable assembly. As well, new height and weight
limits are in effect. Check the date stamp on every chute section to understand your new height
& weight limit:
1
a) If the chute section was manufactured in February 1999 or later, and is equipped with the original cable
assemblies, it can carry a maximum of 60 sections (200 feet, 60 meters) or 2000 lb. (900 kg) of chute,
whichever is reached first.
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b) If the chute section was manufactured between June 1996 and February 1999, and is equipped with the
original cable assemblies, it can carry a maximum of 30 sections (100 feet, 30 meters) or 1000 lb. (450 kg)
of chute, whichever is reached first.
3 If you would like to be able to build a taller chute (up to the limits
described in “a)” above), contact the factory for retrofitting of the cable assemblies.
c) If the chute section was manufactured prior to June 1996, and is equipped with the
original cable assemblies, it can carry a maximum of 15 sections (50 feet, 15 meters) or
500 lb. (225 kg) of chute, whichever is reached first.
4 The cable assemblies of these
sections feature lightweight, metal alloy clips stamped with the words “KONG –
BONAITI - ITALY” (shown on the right). The KONG clip is much weaker than the
forged ones currently used. The three possible colors of the KONG clip are:
1. blue frame with red gate
2. purple frame with blue gate
3. silver frame with silver gate
If you have chute sections equipped with cable assemblies that use KONG clips, and
would like to be able to build a taller chute (up to the limits described in “a)” above),
contact the factory for retrofitting of the cable assemblies.
THE GATE OF THE “KONG” CLIP MUST CLOSE FULLY. If the gate is not fully
closed, its strength is greatly reduced. Oil the gate hinge and spring regularly. Discard
cable assemblies whose clip gates do not spring shut.
The above information applies to new, undamaged cable assemblies working
together in pairs. Abuse or wear and tear will reduce the strength of the cable
assembly. If you are unsure of the strength of your cable assemblies, please
call the Superchute
® factory (800-363-2488).
Notes:
1 As of June 1996 the month and year of manufacture have been branded into every chute section.
2, 3, 4 Superchute ® makes 6 diameters of chute. The larger diameter chute sections weigh more, so they will
reach the weight limit before the height limit. Before each installation, calculate the precise weight of
your chute using the instructions and charts in
Sections 7 and 8 .
Frame
Gate