General Machine Products 89000 Cable Blowing Machine(Previous) - Manual (Page 42)

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10. PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF SUB-DUCT COLLETS
Ensure the air supply is disconnected from the blowing machine before
carrying out this procedure.
Always check and verify the correct size collets are fitted before operating the blowing
machine.
SUB-DUCT CLAMP COLLETS
Tools Required 4mm Allen Key
Step 1 Collet Removal
Open the sub-duct clamp.
Remove the socket head cap screws (2) using a 4mm Allen key and remove the collet (2).
Step 2 Collet Refitting
Select he replacement collets (refer to Appendix 6 for collet information)
Clean the sub-duct clamp with a dry cloth.
Fit the required collets and secure with a socket head cap screws using a 4mm Allen key.
Close the sub-duct clamp.
SUB-DUCT SEAL COLLETS
Tools Required 4mm Allen Key
Step 1 Collet Removal
Ensure that the air valve is closed and the air pressure
gauge is at zero.
Open the air chamber to expose the collets.
Remove the socket head cap screw (2) using a 4mm Allen key.
Step 2 Collet Refitting
Select the collets (refer to Appendix 6 for collet information).
Clean air chamber with a dry cloth.
Fit the replacement collets and secure with a socket head cap screw using a 4mm Allen
key.
Re-new any worn or damaged radial cord seals always renew both air chamber split cord
seals.
Note: Correct fitting of the cord seals is a major factor in air leakage from the air cham-
ber.
Close the air chamber.
Note: The main seals in the air chamber consist of a 3mm cord seal, which is cut to the
correct length and permanently fixed with adhesive.