Condux Gulfstream 200 Micro Fiber Blower - Manual (Page 4)

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General Information
The Gulfstream™ 200 is a unique device for inserting fiber optic cable directly into
conduit. The Gulfstream 200 is comprised of an air block and a tractor drive that,
when combined with an air compressor and a battery pack, will propel fiber optic
cable measuring 0.8mm to 5.5mm into an unobstructed, unoccupied, airtight conduit
run at speeds of 0 to 165 ft/min (0-55 m/min). A cable carrier may be placed at the
front end of the cable.
The Gulfstream 200 greatly reduces pulling stress on the cable. The adjustable push
force of the tractor drive will stall the motor if the cable hits an obstruction.
The Gulfstream 200 comes standard with a digital LCD cable meter display, 2 battery
packs, battery charger, duct packs, seal kits and duct lube, all packaged in a foam
filled carrying case.
These operating instructions contain a full description of the Gulfstream 200, which
has been designed for the purpose of feeding fiber cable through conduits of uniform
cross section. The conduit must previously been installed underground or overhead to
receive the fiber optic cable and must be of sufficient length on exit to be received by
the machine. The conduit must be of material with sufficient compression strength for
it to be adequately sealed in the duct clamps of the machine. The conduit must be
airtight up to a pressure of 175psi (12bar). For this purpose, connections of screw,
compression or fusion type must be used. Conduits from 5mm to 12.7mm and fiber
optic cable from 0.8mm to 5.5mm can be accepted by the machine.
The Gulfstream 200 consists of an air block that is made in two halves that clamp
together around the duct clamps. The duct clamps hold a seal that the fiber optic
cable is fed through before entering the duct. The duct clamps and cable seals can be
interchanged to accommodate different conduit and cable sizes. The conduit is
mechanically clamped between the duct clamps at the exit of the air block, preventing
movement in any direction. Built in seals conform around the conduit when clamped.
The fiber cable is fed through the duct by a combined pulling/pushing force. The
pulling force is achieved when pressurized air is fed into the air block and forced into
the duct, generating drag on the fiber cable from airflow passing over it. The pushing
force is created by engaging the tractor drive system. As the tractor drive feeds more
and more fiber cable into the duct, more and more drag force is created by the airflow.
The fiber cable floats in the conduit, minimizing any resistance to being pushed in by
the tractor drive.
The use of the Gulfstream 200 for operations other than those described in this
manual are considered dangerous and are discouraged. Use of this machine for work
other then what is intended, relieves the manufacture from any responsibility, civil or
penal. The manufactures responsibility ceases even when one of the following occurs:
a. Tampering and/or modifications carried out without written approval of
the manufacture.
b. Not using original manufactured replacement parts.
c. Poor maintenance.
d. Not using supplied safety devices or equipment.
e. Connection of this unit to machines and/or parts not produced or
authorized in writing by the manufacture.