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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2001-Series
®
Easy Tugger
Cable Pullers
Effective with Serial Code VL for 115 Volt Pullers
and Serial Code VA for 220 Volt Pullers
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
99978245
© 2006 Greenlee Textron Inc.
IM 979 REV 9 2/06

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  • Page 1 Effective with Serial Code VL for 115 Volt Pullers and Serial Code VA for 220 Volt Pullers Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool. 99978245 © 2006 Greenlee Textron Inc. IM 979 REV 9 2/06...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Keep this manual available to all personnel. All specifications are nominal and may change as design improve- ments occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products. Mobilgrease is a registered trademark of Mobil Oil Corporation.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, MAY result in injury or property damage. Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool.
  • Page 4 Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Locate the puller so that it is close to the conduit. Rope, cable, or connectors can break under tension, causing the rope to whip violently.
  • Page 5 Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Inspect puller and accessories before use. Replace any worn or damaged components with Greenlee replacement parts. A damaged or improperly assembled item can break and strike nearby personnel with great force.

  • Page 6: Grounding Instructions

    20 Amp/125 Volt Plug and Receptacle Plug Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers 220-Volt Model This tool must be grounded. In the event of a malfunc- tion or breakdown, an electrical ground provides a path of least resistance for the electric current. This path of least resistance is intended to reduce the risk of electric shock.

  • Page 7: Identification

    2. Handle 3. Guarded ON/OFF Switch and Circuit Breaker (not shown) 4. Motor Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Easy Tugger Identification 5. Hole for Vise Chain 6. Vise Chain Pocket 7. Power Cord 8. Tapered Capstan...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    6.22 - 8.89 kN (1400 - 2000 lb) ... 10 minutes on / 10 minutes off Pulling Rope: Average Breaking Strength ... 35.6 kN (8000 lb) minimum Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...

  • Page 9: Cable Pulling Glossary

    Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers pulling force the amount of pulling tension developed by the cable puller, rated in Newtons (metric) or pounds;...

  • Page 10: Cable Pulling Principles

    The shading indicates components that are associated with the text. Greenlee strongly recommends that each member of the cable pulling crew review this section of the manual before each cable pull. Greenlee / A Textron Company...

  • Page 11: Pulling Theory

    Gravity Weight of Cable Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers To accomplish a cable pull, the cable pulling system must develop more force than the combination of gravity and friction. Generating Pulling Force To generate pulling force, the capstan works as a force multiplier .

  • Page 12: Cable Pulling Forces

    Pulling Theory. Pulling Force at the Cable Puller’s Anchoring System Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers At the Cable Puller Anchoring System The cable puller will exert its maximum pulling force on cable puller’s anchoring system.
  • Page 13 0.125. Pulling Force: 8.89 kN (2000 lb) Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers The following table is based on the formula above. The input, or tailing force, is constant at 44.5 Newtons (10 lb). Increasing the number of wraps increases the pulling force.
  • Page 14 Stored Energy Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Multiplex polyester rope is the only type of rope recom- mended for use with the Easy Tugger cable puller. Select a multiplex polyester rope with an average-rated breaking strength of at least 35.6 kN (8000 lb).
  • Page 15 Cut off and discard the tail. Then cut the tie strap and measure its length.) Use the table provided to find the correct size. 3. See the maximum rated capacities in the Greenlee catalog. Pulling Grip Size Table Circumference Range inches 1.57 - 1.95...
  • Page 16 A brief table is provided here; for more details, see IM 1363 (99929988). Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Resultant Force Table for the Easy Tugger (8.89 kN or 2000 lb Maximum Pulling Force)

  • Page 17: Tailing The Rope

    Excessive tailing force will not increase the pulling force or pulling speed. Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Number of Wraps of Rope Around the Capstan An experienced operator should choose the number of times the rope is wrapped around the capstan.

  • Page 18: Summary Of Cable Pulling Principles

    • Do not allow a rope overlap to develop. Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Planning the Pull • Pull in a direction that will require the lowest amount of pulling force.

  • Page 19: Typical Setups

    ON/OFF switch. Using a Pipe Adapter Sheave to Pull through Exposed Conduit Attach 2049 Pipe Adapter Sheave to Position 2001 Puller onto 2049 with leg conduit with chain. under locking tab. Secure 2001 Puller to 2049 with chains.
  • Page 20 Pipe Adapter Sheave into conduit. Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Using a Feeding Sheave and Pipe Adapter Conduit for support 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070 Secure 2001 Puller to 2049 with chains.
  • Page 21 Setups are shown without force gauge. Place the force gauge so the operator has an unobstructed view of the meter and quick access to its ON/OFF switch. Using a Manhole Sheave Generator Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Using Feeding Sheaves in Manholes UNOCCUPIED MANHOLE ABOVE GROUND Using a Floor Mount 4455 Boeing Dr.

  • Page 22: Setup And Operation

    Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Install the vise chains properly. • Follow the vise chain tightening instructions carefully. Improperly tightened chains can allow the puller to slide or break loose and strike nearby personnel.
  • Page 23 TAILING OPERATOR Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers 6. Check the ON/OFF switch on the puller to be sure it is OFF. Plug the puller into an appropriate power supply (see Grounding Instructions in this manual).

  • Page 24: Removing Cable

    • Dirt or other foreign matter may have entered the conduit and may have cemented the cable in place. Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Puller Placement Pulling out old cable is generally accomplished with the puller located some distance away from the end of the conduit.

  • Page 25: Dual Pulling

    2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Dual Pulling When the estimated amount of pulling resistance exceeds the ability of the puller, two pullers may be used to accomplish the pull. Connect the two pullers to the cables in parallel—use two sets of ropes, grips, and other accessories to avoid overloading any component of the pulling system.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Lubricating the Drive Chain (every 20 hours) 1. Remove the guard (62). 2. Lubricate the inside of the chain with 80W-90W gear oil.
  • Page 27 Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Inspecting the Commutator Brushes (every 40 hours) 1. Remove two brush caps (116). Remove two brushes (101).
  • Page 28 Replace the frame if appears damaged. During disas- sembly, inspect each part. Replace any worn, damaged, or missing parts with Greenlee replacement parts. 1. Remove the guard (2). Remove the lubricating screw (3), washers (5-8) and capstan unit (9).

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Problem Motor will not run. Capstan does not rotate while motor is running. Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Probable Cause No power at supply circuit. Faulty switch or wiring. Motor faulty. Chain broken.

  • Page 30: Exploded Views And Parts Lists

    2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Exploded View Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
  • Page 31 * Items 6 and 7 are used to limit the side-to-side movement of the capstan to 0.80 mm (1/32") maximum. 29825 DECALS 29936 30392 31071 Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Part No. Description 90531949 Screw, self-tapping, #10-16 x .250" Phillips ... 10 50310461 Guard ... 1 50255215 Screw unit, lubricating ...
  • Page 32 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Exploded View—Motor Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
  • Page 33 06518 32579 86083 86113 86239 86241 86242 86243 86244 Greenlee / A Textron Company 2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers Part No. Description 91861063 Armature ... 1 91861098 Brush ... 2 91861101 Brush holder ... 2 91861128 End cap assembly ... 2 91861802 115 volt motor frame assembly ...

  • Page 34: Wiring Diagrams

    4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070 Motor Blue Blue Green with Yellow Stripe 800-435-0786 Fax: 800-451-2632 815-397-7070 Fax: 815-397-1865 800-435-0786 Fax: 800-524-2853 Fax: +1-815-397-9247 Greenlee Textron Inc. is a subsidiary of Textron Inc. • Printed in USA...

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