General Machine Products 89004 Portable Powered Duct Rod Pusher - Manual (Page 22)

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6.2. TYPICAL PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED WHEN ROD
PUSHING:
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Tractor feed does not pull the rod off the
drum Assist the drum by turning it or pulling the rod
off the drum by hand. Loosen friction brake.
The Rod Pushing Machine stops. Hydrau-
lic pressure gauge reads zero.
Machine has tripped out on pressure switch,
rod has hit an obstruction or become jammed.
Turn hydraulic valve to off position. Turn
speed control knob to ‘min’. If rod is jammed
try restarting the Rod Pushing Machine, if this
fails it may be necessary to pull the rod out a
short distance and start again. Investigate
obstruction in duct. If all else fails it may be
necessary to remove the sub-duct and re-
make the bad connection.
It is difficult to keep the rod moving near
the end of a duct run
Assist the Rod Pushing Machine by manually
pushing the rod into the tractor drive. DO NOT
BEND OR CRIMP THE ROD.
Part No. Description Qty.
32837 3/32” Allen Wrench 1
32838 1/8” Allen Wrench 1
89142 3mm Allen Wrench 1
89143 4mm Allen Wrench 1
89144 5mm Allen Wrench 1
89145 6mm Allen Wrench 1
89153 Metaflux 70-88 chain spray 1
89150 Pliers 6” 1
87096 Screwdriver 6” (slot) 1
89146 3/4” Wrench 1
6.3. BASIC TOOL KIT SUPPLIED WITH ROD PUSHING
MACHINE: