Condux Deluxe Blower - Manual (Page 9)

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Safe Operating Practices
Read and understand all procedures and safety instructions before using the Deluxe
Blower. Observe all safety information on this page and note specific safety
requirements as explained by procedures called out in this manual. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in serious personal injury, property damage or death.
A. wORk AREA SAFETY
1. Wear personal protective equipment: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and
leather work gloves.
2. The safe operation of this equipment requires that the operators be on
stable footing.
3. Stay clear of cables or lines under tension.
4. Stay clear of pressurized line and conduit.
5. Stay out of manhole while blower is in use.
6. Use the blower only for its intended purpose. Do not use the tractor drive
without the air block to push or pull cable.
7. Do not place cable reel too close to unit. Place the reel far enough away from
the unit to ensure proper control.
8. Do not tamper with relief valves or pressure reducing valves.
9. Place cable grip on end of conduit to catch cable carrier and cable.
10. Keep hands away from tractor drive while blower is in operation.
B. hYDRAuLIC DEVICES
Escaping fluids under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious personal
injury. Observe the following precautions to avoid hydraulic hazards:
1. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Relieve pressure when
connecting or disconnecting hoses when servicing the unit.
2. Check for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Do not use your hands!
3. Do not exceed working pressure of hydraulic hoses.
4. Visually inspect hoses regularly and replace if damaged.
C. PNEumATIC DEVICES
The Deluxe Blower is a pneumatic device, using pressurized air to project cable at
high velocities. Please observe the following precautions when operating the blower:
1. Forced air creates flying debris. Always wear personal protective equipment.
Severe personal injury could result.
2. Ensure no personnel are in the destination access vault during the blowing
operation. Severe personal injury could result.
3.