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USER'S GUIDE & SAFETY MANUAL
Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer
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  • Page 1 USER'S GUIDE & SAFETY MANUAL Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer CONDUX...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Notice

    Important Safety Notice Read and understand all procedures and safety instructions before using a Condux Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer. Observe all safety information on this page and note specific safety requirementsas explained by procedures in this manual. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury or death.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Jobsite Set-Up Guidelines ......... . 7 Electronic Control Features and Operation ......8 A.

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    Trailer to be used for from fatiguing. Handling Cable • Trailer is to be used for handling cable in a figure 8 situation only. Not for transporting cable. Occasional transport of cable may be required to reposition the trailer on the job site.

  • Page 5: Out Of Range

    • 16 HP gasoline engine set at 3000 RPM (16 HP diesel engine is an option). Dual Safety Chains Minimum 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) capacity • 8.4 cc or 0.51 cu. in. Sunstrand pump is used to generate up to 6.5 GPM fo Lighting Full DOT approved lighting package with reflective tape hydraulic fluid.

  • Page 6: Work Area Safety

    Safe Operating Practices Read and understand all procedures and safety instructions before using the Condux Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer. 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 7: Jobsite Set-Up Guidelines

    Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer. Because no two job sites are the same, the illustrations that follow should be used as general guidelines to get the most benefit and safest operation from your Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer.

  • Page 8: Electronic Control Features And Operation

    Electronic Control Features and Operation A. HAND-HELD WIRED REMOTE CONTROLLER Load Dial • Controls the speed of the rotating arms from 0 rpm to maximum 40 rpm. Load Drum button • Moves the drum to the rear of the machine so the cable can be loaded onto the machine.
  • Page 9 Stop button • This button will stop all operations of the machine. • LED beside button is lit when none of the other functions are operating. Also functions as a “power on” indicator. • If arms are rotating, they will take approximately 2 seconds to stop. •...

  • Page 10: Electronic Machine Controller

    B. ELECTRONIC MACHINE CONTROLLER Refer to page 11 for a full explanation of the Electronic Machine Controller functions. C. FILTERS, GATE & EMERGENCY STOP DETAILS The Filters, Gate and Emergency Stop devices are connected in a fail-safe configuration. This means, these devices require a closed contact in normal working condition.

  • Page 11: Function Description

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION GREEN LED Emergency Green LED indicates that no Stop Emergency Stop buttons have been pressed. Safety Cage Green LED indicates that all Access Doors are closed. Pressure Filter Green LED indicates that the Pressure Filter is in good condition.

  • Page 12: Prepare For Operation

    Prepare for Operation It is essential that the Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer be properly set up before operation. Using the following procedure will allow the unit to be set up in a short period of time and yield optimum performance. A. The trailer may be disconnected from the tow vehicle or left connected, depending on your specific job site conditions.
  • Page 13 Figure 4. Jack Mounts D. Stabilize the trailer. Use only the adjustable leveling jacks (3 supplied) for trailer stabilizing and leveling. Jacks must be placed securely on jack mounts located on the trailer frame at the rear of the trailer and on the tongue (Figure 4).
  • Page 14 Figure 8. Connect Electronic Machine Controller 1. Hook up electronics. Connect both the Electronic Machine Controller (Figure 8) and the Hand-Held Wired Remote Controller (Figure 9). 2. Start the engine using the electric start switch at the Electronic Machine Controller panel (Figure 10).
  • Page 15 Figure 10. Electronic Machine Controller Panel...

  • Page 16: Load Cable

    Failure to do so may result in permanent damage to cable. CAUTION: Do not figure-eight any dual strength member fiber optic cable using the Condux Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer. Condux will not warranty or be held liable for any cable damage resulting from the use of dual strength member fiber optic cable on the Condux Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer.
  • Page 17 Figure 14. Position First Quad Block Horizontally D. Rotate arms manually until the far rearward quad block is in a horizontal position (Figure 14). Figure 16. Lay Cable In Place Figure 17. LIft Roller And Pin From Seat And Place Cable Figure 15.
  • Page 18 H. Close and lock the fairlead roller assembly (Figure 19). I. Proceed to next keeper roller on the arm. Continue to rotate arms manually and be sure to extract cable from the reel, not from the slack pulled out in step B. Figure 19.
  • Page 19 M. Manually spin arms around until the cable nests on the drum (Figure 23). N. Nest cable in notch on drum (Figure 24). Figure 23. Manually Spin Arms Figure 24. Nest Cable In Notch On Drum O. Open cable clamp and secure cable inside (Figure 25). P.

  • Page 20: Power Winding

    Power Winding The Condux Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer is capable of winding cable at an average speed of 600 ft/min (179 m/min) or about 40 RPM. This productivity will vary with cable diameter, job site layout and equipment condition. Important! Always start the winding operation slowly, and gradually increase speed to attain maximum operation efficiency and cable safety.
  • Page 21 CAUTION! Side Tilt Panels must remain open and pinned, Access Doors must remain closed during Power Winding operations. Be sure side panels are securely pinned in the open position. Failure to do this may cause damage to machine and cable. A.

  • Page 22: Unload Cable

    Cable may be unloaded on to a cable reel or directly to a Condux Fiber Optic Cable Blower. Unloading Cable requires the Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer to be in Free Wheel mode and requires drag on the cable at all times to avoid whiplashing and tangling of cable.

  • Page 23: Prepare For Transport

    Prepare For Transport Care should always be taken to position drum for transport and properly stow components in the Condux Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer. After cable is unloaded, prepare for transport in the following way: CAUTION: Condux Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer is not intended to transport cable.

  • Page 24: Service And Maintenance

    H. Turn off Machine and Hand-Held Wired Remote Controller. I. Disconnect electronics and stow controllers in bin below Electronic Machine Controller (Figure 30). J. Pull locking pin and secure in hole below latch for transport. K. Release jacks by turning crank. Wind jack up to approximately 3 inches (76.2 mm) above surface and rotate jack 90 degrees on its mount.

  • Page 25: Appendices

    Parameter Settings These parameter settings are loaded into the controllers at the factory and should not need adjustment. Please contact the factory before making any changes to the parameter settings and for instructions on getting into the programming mode. Display Actual Setting CBLE POSN 0-2500...

  • Page 26: Replacement Parts

    APPENDIX Part Number Description 02267200 Kit, Tail Light-Waterproof Low Profile 02278509 Connector, Trailer 7-Way Blade 02288776 Cord set, Fig 8 Remote to Blower 02288779 Latch, T Handle-W/Lock 02288812 Spring, Gas 02288814 Cord set, Fig 8 Potentiometer 02288815 Cord set, Fig 8 Motor Signal...

  • Page 27: Warranty Information

    Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer. Call toll free at 1-800-533-2077 (USA and Canada) or 1-507-387-6576 and ask for assistance. The Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer can be returned to the factory at any time for service or repair; however, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) must be obtained from Condux before shipping.
  • Page 28 Condux International, Inc. P.O. Box 247 • 145 Kingswood Road, 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 2000, Condux International, Inc. Printed in USA Literature Part Number: 08739999 Revision Number: 1.0...

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