BEFORE OPERATION OF THIS TOOL, READ & UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS & SAFETY INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL. CONTENTS Safety First...............4 Important Safety Information..........5 Parts Breakdown...............8 Motor Breakdown............15 Set Up and Operation.............22 Attaching Conduit Adapters..........23 Underground Wire Pull............25 Overhead Wire Pull............27 Extensions..............29 Use of Main Roller............30 Page 3...
SAFETY FIRST Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of this tool. This instruction manual & any markings on the tool provide information for avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this tool. Observe all of the safety information provided. SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards or unsafe practices that could result in injury or property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING Read and understand all instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool. Also read the instruction manual supplied with your drill. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. WARNING - PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARDS Only qualified persons should use this equipment.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD Do not operate this tool while wearing loose fitting clothing. Put up long hair and keep it away from the unit. Keep hands away from moving objects or anything that can pinch or crush a hand or body part. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
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DO NOT ALTER CABLE PULLING EQUIPMENT OR ANY EQUIPMENT BOUGHT FROM iTOOLco. Doing so will VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Guards, testing, and safety features are provided for your protection.
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MOTOR BREAKDOWN For 3 speed models, Select the desired gear range by turning the gear selector either clockwise or counterclockwise into the desired gear. It will usually be necessary to turn the spindle by hand a little to get it to shift all the way.
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MOTOR BREAKDOWN Parts Drawing (3 Speed Model)(Low RPM) Page 19...
2. Insert 5 conduit adapters into the base unit. 3. If necessary, install axles and wheels onto base. 4. iTOOLco Cannon 12K is designed to be used with a 20 amp, 6 speed coring motor. 5. Plug in the foot switch to the 100 volt power supply.
ATTACHING CONDUIT ADAPTERS Using the Universal Adapter Loosen the 1/2” (12.7 mm.) bolt (Fig.1) on either side of the front head. Slide the universal adapter in or out (Fig. 2) to accommodate the appropriate size of conduit. Make sure that the adapter engages the conduit.
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ATTACHING CONDUIT ADAPTERS Using the 2”- 4” Adapters (51 mm. - 102 mm.) Place the desired conduit adapter size into the top of the universal adapter. Slide the adapters toward the puller until the adapter is all the way back. (Fig. 4) FIG.
UNDERGROUND WIRE PULL 1. Pivot front extension assembly as needed and reinsert pin. (Fig. 1) 2. Lift up the front end and place the conduit adapter into conduit. (Fig 2.) Always make sure the conduit adapter sits flush around the conduit you are pulling through. 3.
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UNDERGROUND WIRE PULL (CONT.) 8. Loosely wrap the rope around the appropriate capstan starting with two wraps about capstan. (Fig. 5) Start turning the capstan by stepping on the included footswitch. (Fig. 6) Continually add wraps to the capstan while maintaining tension on the rope. The goal is to match the speed of the capstan with the rope to turn at the same rate.
OVERHEAD WIRE PULL 1. Convert the Cannon 12K to an overhead configuration by removing the adjustable bolt at the main knuckle. (Fig. 1) Pull the snap pin, and rotate the front end right or left to the desired position. (Fig. 2) 2.
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OVERHEAD WIRE PULL (CONT.) 7. Use proper lubricant or no-lube wire to make pulling jobs smoother. 8. Determine which capstan to use. For loads less than 6,000lb./2,721 kg. use the large diameter capstan. For loads more than 6,000lb./2,721 kg. use the small diameter capstan. 9.
EXTENSIONS 1. If extra wire is needed, remove provided extensions from the carriage point. 2. Separate the front knuckle from the main knuckle. 3. Place extensions in line. 4. Then slide the extension over the extension tube Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Page 29...
USE OF MAIN ROLLER When pulling with extensions in use always make sure the rope is engaging the main roller, failure to do so could result in bending the extensions and harm to you. NEVER BYPASS A ROLLER. Failure to do so could cause bending of the extension. Page 30...
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