length of cut cut away cables

[firstime 0]

I was reading the incident reports when the topic
of "the length of the two cables" should be different
on the RSL side. I went to the tupperware and took my rig out to see(feel) if one was longer than the other?? It all made sense, therefore is a 1/16.. 1/8
1/4 etc.... of a difference?? I know I should talk to my rigger but it would be comforting to know if there
is a standard (mirage G3).

[PhreeZone 15]

Probally a few inches. It depends on the length of the housings, the MLW, the angle of the rig on your body.. etc.

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[masterrig 1]

According to the manufacturer's instructions, minnimum 5.5" - 7" maximum, past the cable housing end after the 3-ring system is assembled. Hope, this helps.


Chuck

[rushmc 18]

I just replaced the cutaway cable on a Mirage G3. Mirage sends a new cable that is longer than is needed. They then instruct you to cut the cables at a specified length past the gromet. (I do not remember what that length is right now) The length past the gromet was the same for both sides.

Hope that helps.

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[councilman24 36]

The goal is to have the RSL side about an inch longer than the other side. The housing flex and the such so a 1/16 or an 1/8 isn't enough. The intent is for the non RSL side to have been released (or at least pulled) before the RSL side goes. From a practical standpoint about 5 and 6 inches is okay. Each manufacturer may have specific guidlelines. Beaware that RSL's may be on either side of the rig.

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[Jeffrey 0]

MIRAGE CUTAWAY HANDLE
REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Please have your rigger replace your cutaway handle according to the following instructions.

The cutaway handle originally delivered with your Mirage had the cable length trimmed specifically for your rig. The overall length of the cable varies with the size of the container and the harness size.

TOOLS NEEDED: dry cloth, dry lubricant, lighter, ruler, side cutters.

Before installing your new cutaway handle, ensure the cables are clean using a dry cloth and silicon spray/dry lubricant.

To trim your new cutaway cables, feed them through the housings, place the cutaway handle in its pocket and mate the velcro. Ensure all housings are in their resting position, i.e. there is no tension on the housing or cable.

There should be a finished minimum of 5.5" up to a maximum of 7" of cable past the cable housing end (start measuring where the cable comes out of the cable housing end). Trim accordingly. As of Nov. 1 1998 Mirage Systems trims to 6". For RSL installed rigs, its 6.5" RSL side and 5.5" non RSL side.

Finish the ends of the cable to cover any rough edges by heating the plastic with a lighter and then using your fingers to roll the plastic coating over the end of the cable.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mirage Systems.

[firstime 0]

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