Condux Slip Clutch Capstan - Manual (Page 4)

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3. Place four or more side-by-side wraps of the pull line around the capstan in the direc-
tion of rotation, starting on the inboard side of the capstan. Do not wrap more than one
layer of pull line on the capstan.
4. Apply power to the drive shaft and slowly rotate the capstan. Remove any slack or
excess pull line before increasing the capstan’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.
!NOTE: Prolonged use of the capstan in a stall position (e.g. when the shaft is rotating
and the outer sheave is stationary) will result in premature failure of the brake material.
Care should be exercised when using the capstan to avoid stalling.
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° angle from
the capstan (figure 2). 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 precautions:
• do not wrap the pull line around a hand, arm, foot, or leg.
• Always be ready to release the pull line.
!WARNING: Moving pull lines can entangle. do not touch the moving
line. Serious personal injury or death could result.
20°
OPERATOR
HAZARD AREA
10°
Figure 2. Jobsite Layout