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Condux CableGlider User Manual And Safety Manual

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USER'S GUIDE & SAFETY MANUAL
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  • Page 1 USER'S GUIDE & SAFETY MANUAL USER'S GUIDE & SAFETY MANUAL CableGlider FO Cable Puller ®...
  • Page 2 Important Safety Notice Read and understand all procedure and safety instructions before using a Condux Fiber Optic Cable Puller. Observe all safety information on this page and note specific safety requirements as explained by procedures called out in this manual. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury or death.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Information ..........4 Technical Specifications .

  • Page 4: General Information

    General Information The Condux Fiber Optic Cable Puller is a hydraulic pulling machine designed for fiber optic cable placement. It offers bi-directional pulling and load-sensing capabilities. The system uses a hydraulic motor and capstan with an electronic tension control system.

  • Page 5: Safe Operating Practices

    Safe Operating Practices Read and understand all procedure and safety instructions before using the Condux Fiber Optic Cable Puller. Observe all safety information on this page and note specific safety requirements as explained by procedures called out in this manual. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury, property damage or death.

  • Page 6: Unpacking The Fiber Optic Cable Puller

    • Electronic cord from control box to puller • Electronic cord from control box to foot control valve assembly • Power cord, vehicle’s power point to control box !NOTE: If any parts are missing, please contact your Condux representative or call Condux International at 1-800-533-2077.

  • Page 7: Set Up The Puller

    Set up the Puller This manual contains setup and operating instructions for the Condux Fiber Optic Cable Puller with electronic control box, if equipped. Where operations differ for the other available packages, the instructions specify those differences. A. MOUNT THE PULLER 1.

  • Page 8: Position The Foot Control Valve Assembly

    The relief valve is factory set to release the hydraulic pressure at approximately 700 pounds (3113 N) of pulling tension while using the Condux 30 inch (762 mm) diameter capstan. If required, adjust the relief valve to a...

  • Page 9: Attach The Capstan

    If the puller is not equipped with the electronic tension control system, go to section 7. A. SWITCH CONFIGURATION Following is a brief explanation of each of the switches for the Condux Fiber Optic Cable Puller Electronic Control System. Detailed instructions for using the equipment follows these explanations.

  • Page 10: Connect The Electronics

    B. CONNECT THE ELECTRONICS !DANGER: The electronic control box is an electrical device. Electric shock hazards exist that could result in severe personal injury or death. Observe the following precautions: • Do not expose electronic control box to water. • Do not remove cover of electronic control box (no user-serviceable parts inside). Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Electronic Control Box

    12 Volt DC power source. C. SETTING UP THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOX The Condux Fiber Optic Tensiometer has been designed to give the operator continuous tension information and automatic shut-off control during a pull. The Electronic Control Box features an LED Display, Digital Graph Display, 256MB Flash Card, and a 3 cap- stan selection switch.

  • Page 12: D. Digital Chart Recorder Set Up

    D. DIGITAL CHART RECORDER SET UP The Digital Chart Recorder is the next generation Solid State Data Recorder/Panel Recorder. This instrument has all the capability of a traditional paper recorder – variable chart speeds, the ability to review historic data, see trends and more. All pull data is stored on the 256MB Compact Flash Card that comes with the unit.

  • Page 13: Data Download Instructions

    !NOTE: The recorder is time based, meaning if the recorder is not switched to "OFF" be- tween pulls, the data recorder will report long time periods of zeros. 3. Set Sample Rate: Press the “MENU” button and the menu screen will appear. Using the ▲ and ▼button, scroll to SAMPLE RATE.

  • Page 14: Finish Puller Setup

    Finish Puller Setup a. Move the puller into its final position. The pull line will wrap best on the capstan if the capstan is angled about 10° away from the pull line (figure 18). This will allow the line to walk down the side of the capstan and push the previous wraps to the side.

  • Page 15: Puller Operating Instructions

    Puller Operating Instructions a. Slowly press the foot control pedal. Remove any slack or excess pull line before increasing the puller’s speed. Attend the line coming off the capstan to avoid any tangles, and keep some tension on the line so that the capstan grips the pull line. Never wrap the line around your hand, arm, foot, or leg, and always be prepared to release the line.

  • Page 16: Tear Down Procedures

    Tear Down Procedures A. REMOVE HYDRAULIC POWER SUPPLY 1. Stop the puller by releasing the foot pedal to its neutral position. 2. Shut off the hydraulic power supply. 3. Push the foot pedal down and lift up at least 3 times to relieve the hydraulic system’s back pressure.

  • Page 17: Puller Calibration

    (at least yearly) to ensure that the calibration has not changed. If the calibration procedures specified below are not possible at the operator’s location, we recommend returning the unit to Condux International for calibration by the factory. See section 15 for details on returning the puller to Condux International for calibration.
  • Page 18 The following chart shows the different approximate pulling tensions at different oil temperatures with a 30 inch (762 mm) diameter Condux capstan. Use this chart as a comparative reference only and do not consider it to be the actu- al pulling tensions.

  • Page 19: Electronic Tension Control System Calibration

    C. ELECTRONIC TENSION CONTROL SYSTEM CALIBRATION The electronic tension control system automatically calibrates itself to the 12”, 30” and 42” Condux capstans simply by turning the Capstan Selection Switch. To verify calibration see section 11.A. !NOTE: If the puller calibration is in question, contact the factory for calibration information...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide A. PULLER PROBLEM: SOLUTION: • Reverse the connections on one end of the hose assembly between the foot con- trol valve assembly and the puller (see section 5.B.2) Capstan does not rotate in the required • The adjustable flow control knob on foot direction when the foot pedal is depressed.

  • Page 21: Electronic Control Box

    B. ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOX PROBLEM: SOLUTION: Digital display is not functioning. • Turn electronic control box power switch ON (see section 6.C.1). • Check 12 Volt DC power supply (see section 6.B.3). • Check all electrical connections. Digital display does not display expected values. • Capstan size is different from capstan selected on electronic control box (see section 6.C.2).

  • Page 22: Foot Control Valve

    C. FOOT CONTROL VALVE PROBLEM: SOLUTION: Foot control pedal is sticking, will not • Remove item numbers 33, 32, 31, 30, knob return to neutral. steel, knob flow adjustment, body spool stop upper & body spool stop lower. • Remove capscrew, spring & washer assem- bly.

  • Page 23: Replacement Parts & Accessories

    See Appendix 13.A for details on the hydraulic supply hose kits and appendices 13.F and 13.G for details on the puller mounts. Contact Condux Customer Service for other accessories that may have been added after the printing of this manual. Additional accessories may be available upon request.

  • Page 24: Warranty Information

    Cable Puller to Condux International at least once a year for verification or calibration at the factory. To return the Condux Fiber Optic Cable Puller to Condux International for verification or cali- bration, call Condux customer service for a Return Material Authorization (RMA). Ship the RMA form along with the puller assembly, foot control valve assembly, electronic control box and capstan to Condux International.
  • Page 25 Condux International, Inc. P.O. Box 247 • 145 Kingswood Drive, Mankato, MN 56002-0247 USA 1-507-387-6576 • 1-800-533-2077 • FAX 1-507-387-1442 Internet: http://www.condux.com • E-mail: cndxinfo@condux.com © Copyright 2009, Condux International, Inc. Printed in USA Literature Part Number: 08675881 Revision Number: 2.7...

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