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GMP 89915 Operation & Maintenance Manual

Whisper micro cable blowing machine for flat drop fiber
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WHISPER MICRO CABLE BLOWING MACHINE
WHISPER FLAT DROP CABLE BLOWING MACHINE
Copyright  2018 by General Machine Products (KT), LLC
QC Final Inspection by:_________________________
Unit Serial Number:__________________
Build Date:__________________
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or transmitted in any form
whatsoever without the written permission of
for FLAT DROP FIBER
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
P/N 89915
General Machine Products (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
Date:__________________
Page 1
General Machine Products
October 2018 USA Ver 3f
(KT), LLC
Manual Part Number 33513

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  • Page 1 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or transmitted in any form General Machine Products (KT), LLC whatsoever without the written permission of GMP • 3111 Old Lincoln Hwy • Trevose, PA 19053 • USA TEL: +1-215-357-5500 • FAX: +1-215-357-6216 • EMAIL: info@gmptools.com October 2018 USA Ver 3f...
  • Page 2 REVISION HISTORY Rel.no Date Details Author 03/16 Original issue A KONSCHAK Updated to show cable pressure indicator 12/16 A KONSCHAK Added part numbers to spares 12/16 Added seal direction recommendation P14 A KONSCHAK 02/17 Added roller follower kit to spares A KONSCHAK 03/17 Minor verbiage changes...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    8. Service History Record 9. Tube integrity and Lubrication 10. Recommended Spares List APPENDICES Appendix 1 Determining the correct drill torque setting Appendix 2 Counter/Ratemeter Programming Instructions GMP Limited Warranty can be found at http://www.gmptools.com/warranty/ Page 3 (KT), LLC General Machine Products...

  • 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 Whisper Micro 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 should be set as per the instructions. • Rollers to be closed at all times when cable is installed into machine. • Cord seals in air chamber correctly fitted to provide good sealing. •...
  • Page 8 Due to the variety and different methods of cable manu- facture the responsibility of checking the cable compatibility with the equipment lies with the user. Therefore, GMP can not accept liability for any damage to the cable. Page 8...

  • Page 9: General Description

    3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The GMP Whisper Micro Cable Blowing Ma- chine is designed to install flat drop fiber cable into micro tubes. The Whisper uses a user supplied variable speed drill to drive the drive roller. The pressure the rollers apply to the cable is adjustable.

  • Page 10: Specification

    4. SPECIFICATIONS Cable size: Manufacturer Specific, See configuration Tube size: (OD) 12-18mm Cable speed: 0-300 ft/min 0-90 m/min Maximum air pressure: 220 psi. 15 bar. Variable Speed Drill Power requirements: (not included) with adjustable torque Weight 12 lbs. approx. 5.4Kgs approx. Dimensions (ht x length x width) 8.5”...

  • 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 Outfitting the Whisper for Flat Drop Fiber Cable When preparing the Whisper for use, you must know the type and manufacturer of the cable being blown and the size of the duct you are blowing in. Preparing the Whisper for the proper cable size Measure the OD of the cable.
  • Page 13 If using Corning ROC Fast Access cable, use the pictured cable guide and follow the instructions below. Tighten the two screws re- Tighten the mounting screws. Place the guide in the taining the top plate of the grove on the exit side of air-box in-feed guide.
  • Page 14 Other tube sizes available –Contact Insert the top and bottom tube clamps align- GMP for information. ing the grooved edge to the outside. Tighten the 4 screws. Fit the tube into the air box and tube clamp.
  • Page 15 Fit the cable through the machine. Back off the clamping screw turning CCW far enough to fit the cable between the rollers. Pass the cable through the in-feed guide, through the gap between the drive rollers. Continue to feed the cable through the cable seal into the airbox and into the duct.
  • Page 16 Connect the air supply Connect the variable speed drill to the machine. to the machine. The Whisper is designed to operate with a commercial qual- ity 3/8” variable speed drill, preferably 18 volts or larger. See appendix 2 for proper setting of drill’s clutch. The air inlet to the machine is a male fitting for a quick...
  • Page 17 NOTE: THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE SUBMERGED IN WATER. Installing Cable Speed Distance indicator: This device will measure and display the distance traveled by the cable and also the speed at which the cable is traveling. The functions are controlled by the small green push button on the right of the display.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    6. Maintenance The GMP Whisper 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 19 Air box parts: Keep clean. A build up of moisture and dust will pre- vent the joint faces from mating, preventing the housing seal from sealing. Use any traditional work- shop cleaning agent. Tube clamp inserts: Keep clean. A build up of moisture and dust, partic- ularly in the grooves, will reduce the clamping ef-...
  • Page 20 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 21: Monthly Service - Check List

    7. 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 22: Service History Record

    8. SERVICE HISTORY RECORD Service no Date Carried out by Record of service/repair Page 22 (KT), LLC General Machine Products...

  • Page 23: Tube Integrity And Lubrication

    9. Tube integrity and Lubrication Tube integrity and lubrication are entirely the responsibility of the opera- tor. 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 24 1. Open the air box and tube clamp assembly, withdraw the tube and raise it so that the lubri- cant will pour into it easily and not overflow from the top. 2. Pour lubricant (available through GMP) of recommended quality and quantity down the tube.

  • Page 25: Recommended Spares List

    6. 9V Lithium Batteries - 30069 (pair) 7. Replacement Top Roller Kit - 36592 note: 36592 is for unit with pickup wheel only. Call the factory if you have an encoder model. 36065 36592 GMP Whisper Tool Kit 89581 32906 89691 89595 30069...
  • Page 26 APPENDIX 1 Determining the correct drill torque setting Select a sample of the cable to be used. Pass the cable through the machine as described in the manual. Feed the cable into the beginning of a length of sample tube (say 15’ long). Seal the open end of the tube.
  • Page 27 APPENDIX 2 • Press and hold both buttons. o After 5 seconds ‘ProG’ will be displayed. Releasing the buttons will display ‘no’ • Press o ‘Yes’ is displayed • Hold and press o ‘InPol’ is displayed • Press until ‘nPn’ is displayed •...
  • Page 28 • Press • Enter value 01.0 • Hold and press o ‘EndPro’ is displayed • Press until ‘YES’ is displayed • Hold and press o Programming completed • Press until ‘no’ is displayed • Hold and press o Programming mode restarted Page 28 (KT), LLC General Machine Products...
  • Page 29 Whisper Optional Accessories Whisper Tripod Mounting Kit • Lightweight and durable • Positive locking clamps • Made of space-age aluminum alloy • Flat Head design • Easy Setup • Built in shoulder strap • Folds for storage • Max work height Bottled Nitrogen Kit 63”...
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  • Page 32 GMP • 3111 Old Lincoln Hwy • Trevose, PA 19053 • USA TEL: +1-215-357-5500 • FAX: +1-215-357-6216 • EMAIL: info@gmptools.com Page 32 (KT), LLC General Machine Products...

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