Gardner Bender BV208DA - Manual (Page 2)

2
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
The symbol above is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Watch for this
symbol. It points out important safety precautions. It means “ATTENTION! Become alert. Your personal
safety is involved.” Read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.
Indicates a high probability that death, severe bodily injury or major property damage could result.
Is serious but less inevitable. There is some probability that death, severe bodily injury or major property damage
could result.
Is less serious but still demands attention. Indicates a hazard which may result in minor injury or property
damage.
! !
! DANGER
! WARNING
! CAUTION
I. Introduction
The GB/JetLine ® Blower and Blo-Vac™ Systems are
low pressure tools that deliver high volume air stream,
which is used to place pull line in most conduit from
1 ⁄ 2 ” to 6” diameter.
Blow-Vac™ systems are intended for commercial
use only.
The systems are convenient to use in new and existing
construction. They require a 120V, 60Hz. grounded
power source. See Power Unit Specifications for
electrical power requirements, Tables 1 and 2.
The Blower or Blo-Vac™ System consists of four
basic components:
The Power Unit – a high volume air or vacuum source.
Hose and Seal-Off – to channel the air into the conduit
and form a seal at the conduit entrance.
A Line Carrier – to serve as a movable object that
supplies the pulling force to install pull line in conduit.
Pull Line – for pulling wire through the conduit, to pull
rope or cable for large or difficult runs.
A thorough understanding of all components and their
functions and operating precautions is essential for safe
and efficient use of the system.
Read and understand all the instructions before
attempting to use the system or blow line into conduit.
II. Purpose of this Manual
This manual is intended to familiarize personnel with the
operation, safety and servicing procedures associated
with the GB/JetLine
® Blo-Vac™ Systems.
This manual should be available to operating and
maintenance personnel. For additional copies order
RPS-0106.
RPS-0134 3/29/00 2:10 PM Page 2