Condux APS75 Underground Pulling Trailer - Manual (Page 4)

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General Information
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The APS75 pulling trailer provides up to 7,500 lbs of pulling force, and a max speed
of 170 ft/min. It comes equipped with an Electronic Control system which monitors
system pressures, engine data, pull distance and pull force. Tension Limit control, Pull
Data Recording, and HP limiting, which controls pull speed to eliminate engine stall,
are also standard. The APS75 Pulling Trailer includes an engine noise reduction kit
and 2600 feet of 3/8" anti twist rope. Anti-twist rope offers high flexibility, complete
stability to rotation and increased efficiency during pulling operation.
An optional hydraulic arm control allows effortless positioning of the extension arm.
Up, Down, Right, and Left can all be controlled from the operator station. Condux
International manufactures a complete line of cable installation tools and equipment.
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Only trained and qualified operators should use this machine.
• Qualified operators are those persons who have received training from the
machine owner’s company or, alternatively, from the manufacturer.
• This machine must be used only for the work it was designed for.
• This machine should not be used with unauthorized personnel on the work site.
• For any questions regarding operation, function, maintenance, etc., contact the
After-sales Service of the manufacturer.
OPERATOR INFORMATION
• Operators must be aware of all local, state and federal safety regulations
governing the use of this equipment.
• Operators must wear suitable clothing to reduce the possibility of entanglement
in the machine’s moving parts. They should avoid the wearing of chains, and
other jewelry for the same reason.
• Operators must use personal protective gear (i.e. gloves, boots, helmet, etc.).
• Operators must carefully follow hazard related instructions contained in this
instruction manual or indicated on the machine.
• This machine’s work area should be free as possible of oil or other liquid spills
as well as materials or equipment that may be considered as an obstacle to
proper operation.
• The operator must absolutely avoid the direct inhalation of the system’s engine
exhaust gas.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
• It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any maintenance, or adjust any settings
on this machine while pulling (except for those indicated in this manual).
• Before carrying out any maintenance, stop the engine (except for those
instances indicated otherwise in this manual) and wait till the system
components subject to heating have cooled sufficiently
• All the maintenance performed on this machine must be carried out on a level
surface and while the system is not under load.
• Authorized and trained personnel must perform all of the maintenance, both
scheduled maintenance and repair. Authorized and trained personnel are those
persons who have received training on the maintenance of this equipment from
the machine owner’s company or, as alternative, from the manufacturer.
• Maintenance personnel must wear suitable clothes to reduce the possibility of
entanglement in the machine’s moving parts. They should avoid the wearing of
chains, and other jewelry for the same reason.
• Operators must use personal protective gear (i.e. gloves, boots, helmet, etc.).
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