Condux Mini-Blower/Pusher - Manual (Page 4)

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General Information
The operating instructions contain a full description of the Condux Mini-Blower/
Pusher, which has been designed for the purpose of feeding fiber optic cable through
round conduits of uniform cross section. The conduit must previously have 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 made of
material with sufficient compression strength for it to be adequately sealed in the exit
of a machine.
The fiber optic cable is continuously pushed into the conduit by a roller drive powered
by a cordless, corded or pneumatic drill. The exit of the machine consists of an air
box that is made in two halves that clamp together. The air box contains special
removable seals on entry and exit, which clamp around either the end of the conduit
or the fiber optic cable to be fed into the conduit. The seals can be changed to
accommodate different conduit and fiber optic cable sizes. The conduit is clamped
between a pair of seals at the entrance to the air block.
A clamp located in front of the entrance to the air block holds the conduit
mechanically to prevent it from moving axially. The fiber optic cable enters through
two seals located in an aluminum nozzle that splits in half. The aluminum nozzle is
located in the entrance to the air box and is shaped to ensure an airtight seal around
the fiber optic cable. When the two halves of the air box are closed, air pressure is
admitted into the space between the seals on entry and exit.
The use of the Mini-Blower/Pusher for operations different from those discussed in
this manual are considered extremely dangerous and thus forbidden. The non-respect
for the prescribed restraints of the machine causes a situation of improper use and
relieves the manufacturer from any responsibility, civil or penal. The manufacturer’s
responsibility declines even when one of the following happens:
a. The consequences caused by tampering and/or modifications carried out without
the manufacturer’s written acceptance.
b. The use of imitative spare parts.
c. Bad maintenance.
d. Use with disconnected safety devices.
e. The connection to machine and/or parts not produced and not directly authorized
by the manufacturer in a written acceptance.
The Condux Mini-Blower/Pusher is a unique device for inserting fiber optic cable
directly into conduit. The unit is comprised of an air block and a roller drive that,
when combined with an air compressor and a drill drive force, will propel fiber optic
cable measuring from .23" to .50" (5.8 mm to 12.7 mm) into an unobstructed,
unoccupied, airtight conduit.
GENERAL mAChINE USE
a. Only qualified operators should use the machine. The operator should only be the
person who received qualified training from the product owning company or trained
by the manufacturer.
b. Machine must only be used for the work it was designed for.
c. Machine is not to be used with unauthorized personnel on the job site.
d. Should there be any doubt concerning use, functioning, maintenance or
anything else, please contact the factory or factory representative.