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GMP Breeze 89010 Operation & Maintenance Manual

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BREEZE MICRO CABLE BLOWING MACHINE
Copyright  2017 by General Machine Products
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Unit Serial Number:__________________
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
89010 (BREEZE) – USA
CABLE BLOWING MACHINE
General Machine Products
GMP • 3111 Old Lincoln Hwy • Trevose, PA 19053 • USA
TEL: +1-215-357-5500 • FAX: +1-215-357-6216 • EMAIL: info@gmptools.com
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(KT), LLC
Date:__________________
(KT), LLC
September 18, 2017 USA Ver 14a
General Machine Products (KT), LLC
Manual Part Number 32384

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  • Page 1 General Machine Products whatsoever without the written permission of (KT), LLC GMP • 3111 Old Lincoln Hwy • Trevose, PA 19053 • USA TEL: +1-215-357-5500 • FAX: +1-215-357-6216 • EMAIL: info@gmptools.com September 18, 2017 USA Ver 14a Page 1 of 42...
  • Page 2 A Konschak 06.29.17 US Version 14 - Added 14mm to configuration A Konschak 07.17.17 US Version 14a - Changed the company name A Konschak GMP Limited Warranty can be found at http://www.gmptools.com/warranty/ Page 2 of 42 General Machine Products (KT), LLC...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    17. Tube integrity and Lubrication 18. Recommended Spares List APPENDICES Appendix 1 Cable and tube insert selection chart. Appendix 2 Recommended torque control potentiometer settings Appendix 3 Programming the speed/distance measuring device. GMP Limited Warranty Page 3 of 42 General Machine Products (KT), LLC...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA AND GENERAL SAFETY This Equipment should be used only by personnel who have been given the appropri- ate training and who are competent to use it. These instructions are to be made available to operators of this equipment at all times. Failure to observe these safety instructions could result in serious personal injury and/ or property damage.
  • Page 5 16. No personnel are to be in manholes or ducts when the Cable Blowing Machine is being operated. 17. The machine must be operated on firm ground. 18. Stay clear of cables or lines under tension. 19. Stay clear of pressurized air line and tube. 20.
  • Page 6 GENERAL PNEUMATIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The GMP Fiber Optical Cable Blowing Machine is a pneumatic device, using pressurized air to project cable at high velocities. Please observe the following precautions when operating the Cable Blowing Machine: 1. Compressed air can cause flying debris. This could cause personal injury. Always wear personal protective equipment.

  • Page 7: Critical Points

    2. Critical points that dramatically affect the operation of the cable blowing machine.  Pressure on the cable (Position of the close arm assy) should be set as per the instruc- tions.  Rollers to be closed at all times when cable is installed into machine. ...
  • Page 8 Due to the variety and differ- ent methods of cable manufacture the responsibility of checking the cable compatibility with the equipment lies with the user. Therefore, GMP nor CBS Products Ltd. can accept liability for any damage to the cable.

  • Page 9: General Description

    3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Breeze Micro Cable Blowing Machine is designed to install small diameter cable into micro tubes. The Breeze uses a DC motor and reduction gearing to drive a pair of compliant rollers that are both driven. The rollers are covered with a soft synthetic coating to prevent damage to the cable.

  • Page 10: Specification

    4. SPECIFICATIONS Cable size: 1.0 to 8.5 mm 0.1” to 0.335” Tube size: (OD) 4 to 18 mm 0.158” to 0.709” Cable speed: 0-50m/min. 0-165 ft/min Maximum pushing force: 16 Kg. 35 lbs. Maximum air pressure: 15 bar. 220 psi. 115/220V ac 50/60 Hz Power requirements: Switchable...

  • Page 11: Operating Procedures

    5. OPERATING PROCEDURE IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ALL PERSONS USING, OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS CABLE BLOWING MACHINE: ● HAVE RECEIVED COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING IN THE USE OF THIS MACHINE. ● ARE COMPETENT AND AUTHORIZED TO USE IT AND HAVE READ AND UNDER- STAND THIS MANUAL.
  • Page 12 Fit the tube into which the cable is to be installed into the air box and tube clamp. Slide a tube seal, sized for the tubing you are using, over the end of the tube. Fit the tube about half way into the air box housing as shown in the photo, positioning the tube seal so that it sits against the seal...
  • Page 13 Fit the cable through the machine. Loosen the thumb nuts and re- Raise the clear cover to tract the cable guide top plate. expose the roller drive. Loosen the thumb nut and open the seal housing. Hold back the measuring wheel, so that the spring is compressed.
  • Page 14 Cable Guide Set top Seal Guide Half cover Split cable seal (see appendix 1) a. Close the air box. b. Close the cable guide set top cover. c. Release the measuring wheel and allow it to rest on the cable. d.
  • Page 15 The amount of pressure on the cable can be varied simply by loosening the thumb nut, mov- ing the clamp arm lever to the right or left; as required, and tightening the thumb nut. As more experience is gained using the machine, the amount of compression required will become clear.
  • Page 16 This machine operates in conjunction with the machine sited at the main point of installation. The GMP Breeze machine is ideally suited to this type of operation, it may be coupled with a second machine to increase the distance a single cable can be installed with- out splices.
  • Page 17 Installing cable. The machine is fitted with a range of controls to help the operator to install cable in the mini- mum time with the least risk of causing damage to the cable or tube. These controls are identified and their function is described below. Speed Control Emergency Stop Torque Control...
  • Page 18 Start: This switch “arms” the emergency stop circuit. If the emergency stop button is used to stop the machine (whether in an emergency or not) it will be necessary to depress this switch be- fore the machine will run again. Whenever the power to the machine is disconnected and re- connected, it will be necessary to depress this switch before the machine will run.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    6. Maintenance The Cable Blowing Machine has been designed to give reliable, trouble free service over long periods. The machine requires no sophisticated maintenance procedures, simple common sense checks and precautions are all that are needed. The main source of breakdown and/or malfunction of a machine being used outdoors is con- tamination by the elements, this contamination may be introduced into the machine in a num- ber of different ways.
  • Page 20 Cable guide set parts: Keep clean. A Air box parts: Keep clean. A build build up of moisture and dust may catch up of moisture and dust will pre- the cable. This could cause the machine vent the joint faces from mating, to stop feeding.

  • Page 21: Procedure For Changing Inserts In The Tube Clamp

    7. Procedure for changing inserts in the tube clamp Loosen the thumb nut, rotate the swing bolt to open the tube clamp Loosen and remove the two mounting screws. (Do not lose these screws, they will be needed for the replacement insert).

  • Page 22: Procedure For Changing Inserts In The Infeed Guide

    9. Procedure for changing inserts in the in-feed guide Loosen and remove the two screws securing the upper housing onto the lower housing Loosen and remove the screw se- curing the insert into the upper housing Remove the insert Repeat the process for the insert in the other housing half To fit the new inserts, reverse...

  • Page 23: Procedure For Replacing The Air Box Housing Seal

    11. Procedure for replacing the air box housing seal Spread adhesive along one side of cord. Apply a thin coat of 3M Rubber Cut a length of  0.08inch seal- and Gasket Adhesive to the top of ing material 2 1/8” long (a little the cut sealing material longer than is necessary).

  • Page 24: Procedure For Changing The Drive Rollers

    This will allow the cable to be pushed with high torque while being compressed lightly. If this type of roller is needed, the GMP sales office will be able to advise on part numbers etc. To install this roller it will be necessary to re- move the standard roller, with the procedure as follows.
  • Page 25 14. Blown Fiber Conversion (1.1mm, 1.6mm and 2.0mm) with 5mm Micro Duct In-Feed Parts required for a 12 Guide Insert count blown fiber conver- Set - 32877 Cable Guide Set 32875 sion are available in a kit form. Blowing Tips: •...

  • Page 26: Monthly Service - Check List

    15. Monthly service – check list This section includes a list of suggested checks, it is recommended that these checks be car- ried out on a regular basis, depending on use. Monthly checks are convenient; a few minutes can be set aside on the same day of each month to complete these simple checks. The next section of this manual is an empty table, the dates when these checks and all other service and repair jobs are completed can be entered into the spaces provided in this table.

  • Page 27: Service History Record

    16. SERVICE HISTORY RECORD Service no Date Carried out by Record of service/repair Page 27 of 42 General Machine Products (KT), LLC...

  • Page 28: Tube Integrity And Lubrication

    17. Tube integrity and Lubrication This is entirely the responsibility of the operator. To be sure that the tube into which the cable is to be inserted is installed appropriately, it is recommended that its integrity and lubrication be checked. Check that the tube is: 1.
  • Page 29 2. Pour lubricant (available through GMP) of recommended quality and quantity down the tube. Insert a suitable foam plug into the tube and put the tube back into the air box and tube clamp.

  • Page 30: Recommended Spares List

    18. Recommended spares list Tube Seals - see page 32 Cable Seals - see page 32 Red Drive Rollers (pair) - P/N 89587 Lubricant (six 8 oz. bottles) - P/N 89568 Seal Cord (3 ft.) - P/N 89691 5 A fuses (2/pk) - P/N 89594 315 mA fuses (2/pk) - P/N 89593 Hose assembly with Chicago fitting and gauge - P/N 89582 Electric Supply Cable - P/N 89583...
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  • Page 32 1. APPENDIX 1 This section lists the appropriate inserts, collets, etc required for a given cable/tube combination. The italicized numbers in the table are cable/tube identification numbers which are marked on the individual components. (Twelve count (1.6mm) conversion is found on page 25.) 2.5-3.0mm 3.0-3.8mm 3.8-5.0mm...
  • Page 33 2. APPENDIX 2 This section makes recommendations for the initial setting of the torque control potentiometer when installing a cable which has not been installed before, and, whose characteristics are unknown. The diagram to the left shows the torque and speed control knobs set in the maxi- mum counter-clockwise position.
  • Page 34 The torque control setting will allow the cable to be installed efficiently and without damage. It is of vital importance that the torque setting is made with great care, a little time spent un- derstanding the way to arrive at the optimum settings will save time and frustration during the installation.
  • Page 35 Torque Control Potentiometer Setting 0.75 0.25 Coefficeint of friction 3. Referring to the chart above. The “x” axis (the bottom line) represents the coefficient of friction; 1 is very low: 10 is very high. Look along this line from left to right. Pick a vertical line that is approximately the value of the coefficient of friction.
  • Page 36 Note: This method may also be used to set the clamping force of the rollers on the cable. Initially, the clamp arm lever should be set so that the rollers press very lightly onto the cable. Carry out the test outlined above (drive the cable into the closed end of a sample tube). The rollers will slip.
  • Page 37 3. APPENDIX 3 Programming Parameters for CUB5B counter/rate meter fitted to Breeze machines— Nov 2005 Onwards. The device must be wired and installed into the machine prior to programming. Breeze is fitted with C-M-DEV-CUB5B, backlight version. The DIP switch positions are as follows: 1 OFF 2 OFF 3 OFF...
  • Page 38 Counter programming parameters for the Breeze machine: Press RST Once: Counter Parameters (1-INPUT) INPA-B = Cnt ud - if correct press SEL. CNT A DP = 0 - if correct press SEL CNT A SCF = 0.0102 (METRIC, m) or 0.0335 (Imperial, ft) - once correct press & Hold SEL CNT A RST = TO ZERO - if correct press SEL CNT A DIR = NOR - if correct press SEL CNT A LD = 0 - once correct press &...
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