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General Machine Products (KT), LLC • 3111 Old Lincoln Hwy • Trevose, PA 19053 • USA
TEL: +1-215-357-5500 • FAX: +1-215-357-6216 • WEB: www.gmptools.com
Operation and Maintenance
Model 89950
CABLE BLOWING MACHINE
Page 1
General Machine Products (KT), LLC
Manual P/N 33829 Ver 5b
050319 AKK

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  • Page 1 CABLE BLOWING MACHINE Operation and Maintenance Model 89950 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or transmitted in any form whatso- ever without the written permission of General Machine Products (KT), LLC General Machine Products (KT), LLC • 3111 Old Lincoln Hwy • Trevose, PA 19053 • USA TEL: +1-215-357-5500 •...
  • Page 2 REVISION HISTORY: Rev.no Date Details Author Feb 28 2014 Original issue C. Swallow April 21 2014 Reformat for US A. Konschak August 25 2015 Added Relief Valve Settings A. Konschak Cleaned up content September 16 2015 A. Konschak Added metric cable options Updated photo to show current air connection October 05 2016 A.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1.0 Safety Instructions 2.0 Critical Points 3.0 General Description 4.0 Specification 5.0 Operating procedures 6.0 Maintenance 7.0 Procedure for changing inserts in the duct clamp 8.0 Procedure for changing inserts in the air box 9.0 Procedure for changing inserts in the infeed guides 10.0 Procedure for replacing the air box housing seal 11.0 Procedure for changing the cable drive belts 12.0 Procedure for tensioning the drive belts...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    1.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE USED ONLY BY PERSONNEL WHO HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE AP- PROPRIATE 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 PROPERTY DAMAGE.
  • Page 5 Visually inspect hoses regularly and replace if damaged. GENERAL PNEUMATIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The GMP Jetstream Cable Blowing Machine is a pneumatic device, using pressurised air to project cable at high velocities. Please observe the following precautions when operating the Cable Blowing Machine:- Compressed air can cause flying debris.

  • Page 6: Critical Points

    Due to the variety and different methods of cable manufacture the responsibility of checking the cable compatibility with the equipment lies with the operator. Therefore, GMP cannot accept liability for any damage to the cable. Page 6...

  • Page 7: General Description

    3.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The GMP Jetstream machine is designed to provide an effective and safe method of fiber optic cable installation. The system installs fiber optic cable of 4-20mm outside diameter at up to 280 ft/min (85m/min) into pre-installed inner-ducts, employing the viscous drag compressed air principle.

  • Page 8: Specification

    4.0 SPECIFICATION OPERATING CAPACITIES ø ø Cable size: 0.158" to 0.787" 4 to 20mm Duct size: (OD Controlled) 3/4 - 1 1/2" SDR ø ø Duct size: (OD Metric) 10 to 50mm Cable speed: 0-280 ft/min 0-85m/min. Maximum pushing force: 132 lbs.

  • Page 9: Operating Procedures

    5.0 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 TO USE IT, • AUTHORIZED TO USE IT AND • HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS MANUAL •...
  • Page 10 Pressure Switch Setting Caution Refer to the section 4 ‘SPECIFICATION’ for the correct pressure settings for the pressure switch and to section 14 ‘PROCEDURE TO SET THE PRESSURE SWITCH’ for the setting procedures. NOTE: - The cable blowing machine is supplied as standard with the pressure switch set at 1015 psi (70 Bar), these settings are suitable for cables in the range 12-20mm O.D.
  • Page 11 Fit the cable through the machine. It is possible to insert the cable in the machine in two different ways. Method 1: This method is only suitable if the machine has been previously set up with the correct cable guide and ca- ble collets to suit the cable being installed, see sections 8 &...
  • Page 12 Method 2: Open the belts fully using the ad- Open the airbox and remove the Remove the top half of the cable justment wheel and lift the magneti- guide insert. Ensure the correct top half of the cable seal collet. cally held guard flap.
  • Page 13 Setting the clamp force: Locking Handle Close the drive roller assembly onto the cable as follows: Loosen the locking handle by moving it in a counter-clockwise direction. The handle can be indexed to assist in this movement. The adjustment wheel can now be rotated to open or close the belts.
  • Page 14 This machine operates in conjunction with the machine located at the main point of installation. The GMP Jetstream machine is capable of this type of operation, it may be coupled with a second machine to increase the distance a single cable can be installed without splices.
  • Page 15 Installing cable. The machine is fitted with a range of controls to help the operator to install cable in the minimum time with the least risk of causing damage to the cable or duct. These controls are identified and their function is described below. Speed control knob: This valve controls the motor speed, turn this clockwise to increase the speed of...
  • Page 16 To install cable: With the Jetstream setup as previously described, first ensure that the hydraulic power pack is running. Press the ‘on/off’ button for the counter system; the screen should now power up. As described above adjust the display to show the desired output. Turn the hydraulic control lever to the ‘ON’...

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    6.0 Maintenance The JetStream 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 contamination by the elements, this contamination may be introduced into the machine in a number of different ways.
  • Page 18 The machine should be returned to GMP (or an approved service agent) after every 1000 hours use (or at intervals of 12 months) for a major service.
  • Page 19 7.0 Procedure for changing duct clamps Loosen and remove the screw Undo the locking screw and Remove the duct clamp (1 per insert). Do not lose this rotate open the duct clamp screw; it will be needed for the housing replacement clamp.
  • Page 20 9.0 Procedure for changing cable guide inserts in infeed Loosen and remove the screws securing the up- per guide housing Loosen and remove the screw securing the ca- ble guide insert into the housing Remove and replace the cable guide insert. Page 20 General Machine Products (KT), LLC...

  • Page 21: Procedure For Replacing The Air Box Housing Seal

    10.0 Procedure for replacing the air box housing seal ø Take a length of 2.5mm sealing material, line it up at the end of the upper seal groove, and cut it off a little longer than is necessary Trim the seal with the end of the Apply a thin coat of 3M Rubber Place the pre-cut length groove each end.

  • Page 22: Procedure For Changing The Cable Drive Belts

    11.0 Procedure for changing the cable drive belts Remove the 6 screws retaining the belt guards and remove the guards. Loosen the tension nut on the large idler pulley. Loosen the tension screws in both the upper and lower drive plate. This should then provide enough slack at the drive pulley side to remove the belt. Tension Screws Always remove the belt from the drive pulley...

  • Page 23: Procedure For Tensioning The Drive Belts

    12.0 Procedure for tensioning the drive belts Place the new belt in position as in section 11.0. Tighten the tension screws evenly in the upper and lower drive plates with the tension nut slackened off slightly. This will begin to tighten the belt. Once the appropriate tension is reached, tighten the tension nut.

  • Page 24: Procedure For Checking And Replacing The Motor Drive Belt

    13.0 Procedure for checking and replacing the motor drive belt Loosen (6) screws indicated to permit access. Page 24 General Machine Products (KT), LLC...

  • Page 25: Procedure To Set The Pressure Switch

    14.0 Procedure to set the Pressure Switch • Clamp a piece of 1 to 1 1/4" O.D. dowel x 10" long between the drive belts so it butts up to the air chamber mounted collets (in effect placing the motors in stall mode). •...

  • Page 26: Procedure To Set The Pressure Relief Valve

    15.0 Procedure to set the Pressure Relief Valve • Clamp a piece of 1 to 1 1/4" O.D. dowel x 10" long between the drive belts and through the air box so it butts up to the duct clamp collets. The duct clamp collets must be smaller than the dowel/round bar (in effect placing the motors in stall mode).

  • Page 27: Monthly Service - Check List

    16.0 Monthly service – check list This section is included in the manual for your convenience, there follows a list of suggested checks, it is recommended that these checks be carried out on a regular basis, depending on use. Monthly checks are convenient;...

  • Page 28: Service History Record

    17.0 SERVICE HISTORY RECORD Carried out Service no Date Record of service/repair Page 28 General Machine Products (KT), LLC...

  • Page 29: Duct Integrity And Lubrication

    18.0 Duct Integrity and Duct Lubrication This is entirely the responsibility of the operator. To be sure that the duct into which the cable is to be inserted is installed appropriately, it is recommended that its integrity and lubrication be checked. Check that the duct is: 1.
  • Page 30 The air box and duct clamp are now set up to blow air through the duct. Connect the air as for normal blowing. Make sure there are personnel at the other end of the duct run, and that they are aware that the air is to be turned on.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    19.0 Trouble Shooting Guide AT THE POINT OF STARTING A CABLE INSTALLATION THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WILL BE BETWEEN 290-435 PSI (20-30 BAR). IF HIGHER VALUES ARE REACHED DO NOT CONTINUE, SEE SECTION ‘RUNS AT HIGHER THAN EXPECTED PRESSURE’ TO RECTIFY PROBLEM BEFORE COMMENCING CABLE INSTALLATION.

  • Page 32: Battery Replacement

    20.0 Battery Replacement The batteries are located in the battery compartment at the rear of the hydraulic control panel Install 9 volt lithium batteries for longest service life 21.0 Toolkit Contents 33958 33816 89150 32411 89588 89146 34444 89148 33812 36292 33813 32617...
  • Page 33 APPENDIX 1 How to configure your JetStream Let our "Cable Blowing Experts" tailor your configuration. Call 1-800-345-6009 for any questions. Locator Description Qty needed Duct Clamp 1 (2 halves) In order to configure your JetStream to work Duct Seal 1 (2 halves) with your specific cable requirements you must select items below that match your Cable Collet...
  • Page 34 APPENDIX 2 Crouzet Counter Programming Programming Parameters • Press and hold both ◄ ► buttons.  After 5 seconds ‘ProG’ will be displayed. Releasing the buttons will display ‘no’ • Press ►  ‘Yes’ is displayed • Hold ◄ and press ►...
  • Page 35 APPENDIX 2 (con’t) • Press ◄ • Enter value 01.0 • Hold ◄ and press ►  ‘EndPro’ is displayed • Press ► until ‘YES’ is displayed • Hold ◄ and press ► Programming completed • Press ► until ‘no’ is displayed •...
  • Page 36 General Machine Products (KT), LLC • 3111 Old Lincoln Hwy • Trevose, PA 19053 • USA TEL: +1-215-357-5500 • FAX: +1-215-357-6216 • Web: www.gmptools.com Page 36 General Machine Products (KT), LLC...

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