Condux Mini-Blower/Pusher - Manual (Page 6)

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Safe Operating Practices
Read and understand all procedures and safety instructions before using the Condux
Mini-Blower/Pusher. 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. PNEUmATIC DEVICES
The Condux Mini-Blower/Pusher 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.
Unpacking the Blower
A. BLOwER COmPONENTS
Each Mini-Blower/Pusher Package contains the following items.
COmmON PARTS PACKAGE:
Part No
Description
02290168 Hex key set metric and standard
08780126 Seal replacement kit
08780223 Venturi Plug
08780424 Capscrew set (m04-0.7 x 16)
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