Condux CableGlider FO Cable Puller - Manual (Page 15)

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Puller Operating Instructions
a. Slowly press the foot control pedal. Remove any slack or excess pull line before increasing the puller’s
speed. Attend the line coming off the capstan to avoid any tangles, and keep some tension on the line so
that the capstan grips the pull line.
Never wrap the line around your hand, arm, foot, or leg, and always be prepared to release the line. Stand
at least 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 m) away and at a 20 degree angle from the capstan. Wear gloves to avoid
rope burns and abrasions.
!NOTE: To avoid damage to the fiber optic cable, always start the pull slowly, and increase speed as the
puller and cable stabilize.
!CAUTION: Stand to side of pull line to prevent injury in case it breaks. Always wear
protective equipment: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and work gloves.
!wARNINg: Stay clear of the rotating capstan. Severe personal injury or death
could result from entanglement with it or the pull line. Follow these safety precau-
tions:
• Do not wrap the pull line around a hand, arm, foot, or leg.
• Always be ready to release the pull line.
b. When the TENSION LIMIT CONTROL is ON, the puller will stop pulling if the cable
tension exceeds the programmed limit of the electronic control box. Release the foot pedal and the cable
or pull-line tension will slowly release.
Slowly reverse the puller to release cable or pull-line tension by lifting up on the foot pedal. Many pull lines
build up tension from stretching. Never approach or service a pull line under tension. Always release ten-
sion before proceeding.
c. When the electronically programmed tension overload limit is set higher than the
adjustable relief valve, the puller will stop when the relief valve setting is reached. Increase the relief valve
setting by turning the manifold knob clockwise. To decrease the setting, turn the valve counterclockwise.
See section 11.B for details on adjusting the relief valve manifold.
d. If the pulling operation exceeds the electronic tension limit or relief valve setting, correct the cause for high
tension.
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