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USER & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 3.0 VERSION Ver.4.0 – March 01 2024 Fibernet srl www.fibernet.it...
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INDEX GENERAL ................................. 4 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ........................8 PRODUCT CONFIGURATION ........................9 2.1. 2.2. ACCESSORY KIT ............................10 OPERATING INSTRUCTION ..........................12 3.1. PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS ........................12 POSING PROCEDURE WITH COMPRESSED AIR ................... 13 3.2. CABLE AND DUCT POSITIONING ...................... 13 3.2.1.
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USER MANUAL LADY SAFETY RULES Before performing any type of alteration and/or maintenance make sure to have previously disconnected the machine from all energy sources such as air compressor and USB port. Air pressure shall never exceed the limit indicated in this user manual.
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USER MANUAL LADY 1. GENERAL Lady is a blowing machine entirely designed and developed by Fibernet Srl to blow fiber optic cables inside mini ducts. Figure 1: Fibernet blowing machine – Lady model V3. The machine is designed to be actuated by either: 1.
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USER MANUAL LADY 2. a dedicated electric motor, that guarantees the possibility to control the pushing force, making sure that the cable does not break during the blow. The electric motor is recommended especially for small diameter cables (from 1.2 mm to 3 mm), this because there is much more control on the pushing force on such small cables.
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Once the blow is done, a pdf will be created and can be either saved in the App, sent via email or copied on a USB pen. We recommend using the Lady machine with electric motor and App because that gives the operator much more control during the blowing activity.
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This air compressor can be easily carried in a car and this guarantees a quick and easy blowing activity. WHAT IS NEW IN LADY V.3 The biggest improvement made on the Lady V3 is the fact that now it is possible to use the machine backwards.
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USER MANUAL LADY 2. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Lady blowing machine can be actuated by an external battery screwdriver equipped with a clutch, that operates the internal rubber belts transmission mechanism (LINATEX) specifically contoured to increase friction with the cable. Do not exceed 10 Nm (Newton meter) torque while using the screwdriver / drill.
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USER MANUAL LADY 2.1. PRODUCT CONFIGURATION To ensure greater sturdiness and reliability, the device is made of only two anticorodal aluminum bodies designed to contain all the mechanic and the electronic parts required for a proper functioning. Below listed the main blowing machine constituent parts (Figure 3.) Number Elements’...
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Linear gasket Ø 3 mm 0,5 m Utensil bag Waterproof polipropylene case FIBERNET SRL Headquarters: Via degli Olmetti,18 – 00060 Formello (RM) - Italy Share Capital € 100.000,00 - P.I. e C.F.: 06557181002 - Tel. +39 06 90405039 www.fibernet.it; E mail: info@fibernet.it...
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1 Set 12 mm duct gasket 14 mm duct gasket 16 mm duct gasket Cable adapters at customer’s choice (included in Lady’s price) 1-10 mm cable gasket 1 Set Cable entry adapters Other adapters kits are to be required separately See “Accessories list &...
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Rubber foam Minitube filling amount Figure 4: minitube lubricant filling example. FIBERNET SRL Headquarters: Via degli Olmetti,18 – 00060 Formello (RM) - Italy Share Capital € 100.000,00 - P.I. e C.F.: 06557181002 - Tel. +39 06 90405039 www.fibernet.it; E mail: info@fibernet.it...
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LADY 3.2. POSING PROCEDURE WITH COMPRESSED AIR Use Lady with the aid of compressed air to minimize friction between cable and minitube. Air pressure shall not exceed 16 bar. Below listed the instructions to follow. 3.2.1. CABLE AND DUCT POSITIONING Connecting the minitube to the device: Choose from the accessory kit the proper duct gasket and insert it on the minitube.
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Round the head of the cable (with a heat source) to avoid catching edges in correspondence of the minitube joints. FIBERNET SRL Headquarters: Via degli Olmetti,18 – 00060 Formello (RM) - Italy Share Capital € 100.000,00 - P.I. e C.F.: 06557181002 - Tel. +39 06 90405039 www.fibernet.it; E mail: info@fibernet.it...
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USER MANUAL LADY e. Set pressure between cable and drive belts using the “drive belts pressure regulation knob” (6) insert the cable inside the “cable entry” (4) and into the lip gasket. Drive belts pressure Meter counter wheel regulation knob...
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FIBERNET SRL Headquarters: Via degli Olmetti,18 – 00060 Formello (RM) - Italy Share Capital € 100.000,00 - P.I. e C.F.: 06557181002 - Tel. +39 06 90405039 www.fibernet.it; E mail: info@fibernet.it...
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USER MANUAL LADY 3.2.2. AIR COMPRESSOR CONNECTION After having positioned the minitube, the cable and their gaskets, connect the air hose to the “compressed air connector” (7). Figure 11: connecting the air hose to the compressed air connector NOTE: Compressed air helps reduce friction inside the minitube. We recommend to increase pressure gradually once you started the machine.
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USER MANUAL LADY Figure 12: connecting the electric screwdriver. NOTE: Lady can be actioned by an electric or pneumatic motor. Respective manuals are provided according to the type of motor chosen. • Start the electric screwdriver keeping an eye contact on the “LCD display” (2) while making sure that the cable is properly moving between the drive belts.
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Passed the intermediate cockpit B, blowing operation stops before reaching cockpit C. Figure 15: Open cockpit B, place lady in this intermediate cockpit and continue operation. It is possible to resume the operation intercepting the tube and inserting the cable back again assuring continuity.
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With a pair of scissors cut diagonally both cable and duct gasket. • Figure 17: cut gaskets diagonally. FIBERNET SRL Headquarters: Via degli Olmetti,18 – 00060 Formello (RM) - Italy Share Capital € 100.000,00 - P.I. e C.F.: 06557181002 - Tel. +39 06 90405039 www.fibernet.it; E mail: info@fibernet.it...
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USER MANUAL LADY Now insert both gaskets on the corresponding component • Figure 18: inserting diagonally cut gaskets. Set cable and minitube inside the device, positioning the gaskets with cut facing down, for a • better fit, as shown in figure 24.
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Finish the operation following the above-mentioned steps. • Figure 22: operation completed. FIBERNET SRL Headquarters: Via degli Olmetti,18 – 00060 Formello (RM) - Italy Share Capital € 100.000,00 - P.I. e C.F.: 06557181002 - Tel. +39 06 90405039 www.fibernet.it; E mail: info@fibernet.it...
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USER MANUAL LADY 3.5. DISPLAY INFORMATION In Figure 28 the detailed information shown on display Figure 23: configuration of the Display Position Name Description Shows the total distance expressed in meters of General meter counter cable blown from the first ignition...
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FIBERNET SRL Headquarters: Via degli Olmetti,18 – 00060 Formello (RM) - Italy Share Capital € 100.000,00 - P.I. e C.F.: 06557181002 - Tel. +39 06 90405039 www.fibernet.it; E mail: info@fibernet.it...
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USER MANUAL LADY 4. MAINTENANCE For an optimal maintenance we recommend following the listed instructions: 1. Cleaning 2. Drive belts substitution (extraordinary maintenance) 3. Adapter gaskets substitution 4. Recharging the lithium display battery We recommend cleaning the device after every use using compressed air.
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Unscrew a quarter turn (45°) in order to move closer the stable pulley to the loosen one and be able to substitute the drive belt. FIBERNET SRL Headquarters: Via degli Olmetti,18 – 00060 Formello (RM) - Italy Share Capital € 100.000,00 - P.I. e C.F.: 06557181002 - Tel. +39 06 90405039 www.fibernet.it; E mail: info@fibernet.it...
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USER MANUAL LADY Adjustable middle opening 45° 8 mm hex wrench Figure 27: necessary steps to remove the drive belts. 5. Repeat procedure to remove the second drive belt. Allen key size 5 mm Figure 28: extracting the drive belt.
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2. Cut the Ø 3 mm linear gasket as shown below (5 cm). FIBERNET SRL Headquarters: Via degli Olmetti,18 – 00060 Formello (RM) - Italy Share Capital € 100.000,00 - P.I. e C.F.: 06557181002 - Tel. +39 06 90405039 www.fibernet.it; E mail: info@fibernet.it...
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USER MANUAL LADY Completed assembly Figure 30: cutting the linear gasket. 3. Insert the new gaskets in their proper housing and mount back all adapters (11.a, 11.b , 13.a , 13.b). Figure 31: mounting the new gaskets. Summary of Ø 3 mm linear gasket lengths: (suitable for every cable adapter): Pos.:...
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USB port). Battery life is approximately 20 hours. FIBERNET SRL Headquarters: Via degli Olmetti,18 – 00060 Formello (RM) - Italy Share Capital € 100.000,00 - P.I. e C.F.: 06557181002 - Tel. +39 06 90405039 www.fibernet.it; E mail: info@fibernet.it...
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USER MANUAL LADY DO NOT USE A PERSONAL COMPUTER USB PORT NOTE: WE RECOMMEND USING A POWER BANK OF AT LEAST 2000 mA TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY How to open the battery lid for the substitution: Battery Compartment Seal remove the 4 screws 5.
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USER MANUAL LADY FIBERNET SRL Headquarters: Via degli Olmetti,18 – 00060 Formello (RM) - Italy Share Capital € 100.000,00 - P.I. e C.F.: 06557181002 - Tel. +39 06 90405039 www.fibernet.it; E mail: info@fibernet.it...
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