ERICO 3000 ERITECH SYSTEM - Manual (Page 16)

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Downconductor Hauling
Locate the downconductor cable drum at
the appropriate location, (refer to figure 6).
When hauling the downconductor, use the
following guide points:
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Ensure that the cable drum, if supplied, is
in a serviceable condition.
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If the downconductor has been upper
terminated on the outside of the drum,
then the downconductor must be hauled
off the drum from the ground.
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If the downconductor has been upper
terminated on the inside of the drum,
then the drum must be at or near the
top of the structure, so that the down-
conductor can be unwound from the
drum towards the base, (see figure 6).
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When using slings or ropes to haul
downconductors, use MULTIPLE hitches
around the cable.
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DO NOT sling from the termination
coupling or cold-shrink section of the
terminated downconductor.
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DO NOT use cable stockings over
TERMINATED downconductor ends.
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Protect the downconductor from
abrasion and tearing when hauling over
rough surfaces, at all times, especially
around corners or through penetrations.
Downconductors
All ERITECH ® purpose-designed downconductors have a semi-conductive outer
sheath which is approximately 2 mm (0.08 in.) thick. Rough or careless handling
of the downconductor can damage this sheath and compromise its performance.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that when removing these tubes, they are not
removed with a knife or cut in any way as this will damage the outer
layer of the termination. It is suggested that the tape and cover are best
removed by hand. (See figure 6)
Depending on site requirements, the downconductor(s) may have their
upper terminations completed at a pre-specified end of the cable by
ERICO before shipment. These terminations will be protected by a short
length of flexible PVC tube.