Safe operating practices, Important safety instructions – Condux Running Line Tensiometer User Manual
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Safe Operating Practices
Important Safety Instructions
Electrical Requirement
1. This RLT should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock
The RLT is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the
proper grounding type receptacle. The green conductor in the cord is the grounding wire.
Never connect the green wire to a live terminal. If necessary, an adapter is available for
connecting 3-prong plugs to 2-prong receptacles. The adapter’s green-colored lug must
be connected to a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box.
Extension Cords
2. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding-type plugs and 3-pole
receptacles that accept the pullers plug.
Outdoor Use Extension Cords
3. If used outdoors, the extension cord must be marked with the suffix W-A following the
cord type designation (e.g., STJW-A).
4. Use an extension cord with the proper wire size for the length of the cord. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating (See
Chart below).
5. Position the cord so that it will be clear any rotating parts and will not be a trip hazard to
the operator.
Do not Abuse Electrical Cord
6. Never lift or carry the RLT by the cord, and never yank the cord to disconnect it from the
receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges
Total Amps
0-2.0
2.1-3.4
3.5-5.0
5.1-7.0
7.1-12.0
12.1-16.0 16.1-20.0
Ext. Cord Length
Wire Size
25 ft.(8 m)
18
18
18
18
16
14
12
50 ft. (15 m)
18
18
18
16
14
12
10
75 ft. (23 m)
18
18
16
14
12
10
8
100 ft. (30 m)
18
16
14
12
10
8
8
150 ft. (46 m)
16
14
12
12
8
8
6
200 ft. (61 m)
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
300 ft. (91 m)
14
12
10
8
6
4
4
400 ft. (122 m)
12
10
8
6
4
4
2
500 ft. (152 m)
12
10
8
6
4
2
2
600 ft. (183 m)
10
8
6
4
2
2
1
800 ft. (244 m)
10
8
6
4
2
1
0
1000 ft. (305 m)
8
6
4
2
1
0
0
2