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12

Set Up the Electronic Control 

System

If the puller is not equipped with the electronic tension control system, go to  
section 8.

A.  SWITCH CONFIGURATION
Following is a brief explanation of each of the switches for the Condux Fiber Optic 
Cable Puller Electronic Control System.  Detailed instructions for using the  
equipment follows these explanations.

1. Electronic Control Box Panel Switches (figure 15)
 

Power:  Turns control box ON or OFF.

 

Set Tension Limit:  Sets the limit where the control box will stop the puller.   

 

  Press and hold 

UP or DN button to set the desired value.

 

Tension Limit Control:  Determines if the puller will stop rotating when the preset 

 

  tension limit is reached.  Switch to 

ON to activate the  

 

  hydraulic bypass valve and stop the puller when the 

 

  tension limit is reached.  Switch to 

OFF to disable the  

 

  hydraulic bypass valve.

 

Zero Display:  Set the display to zero before beginning.  Press “Prog”   

 

  button to zero display.

 Capstan Selection Switch:  Sets the control box to display the proper pulling forces  

 

  depending on the size capstan used.  Turn switch to set  

 

  desired capstan diameter.  The meter automatically  

 

  calibrates the displayed force to the selected 

 

  capstan size.

 

Limit Reset:  Resets the control box and puller after the preset tension  

 

  limit has been exceeded.  Press button to reset hydraulic  

 

  bypass valve and audible alarm.  This can be done only  

 

  when the tension is below the preset limit.

B. CONNECT THE ELECTRONICS

!DANGER:  The electronic control box is an electrical device.  Electric shock  
hazards exist that could result in severe personal injury or death.  Observe 
the following precautions:

Figure 15

7.

Summary of Contents for Fiber Optic Cable Puller Trailer

Page 1: ...Fiber Optic Cable Puller Trailer USER S GUIDE SAFETY MANUAL USER S GUIDE SAFETY MANUAL...

Page 2: ...re to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury or death Save this user s guide for future reference If you have questions on SAFETY OPERATIONS APPLICATIONS CALL 1 800 533 2077...

Page 3: ...t up the Electronic Control System Switch Configuration 12 Connect the Electronics 12 Setting up the Electronic Control Box 14 Digital Chart Recorder Set up 15 Data Download Instructions 16 Operating...

Page 4: ...ndux products it is designed to be used only by trained craftspeople Be certain that you understand the operating and safety instructions in this manual before using the equipment Keep this manual as...

Page 5: ...AREA SAFETY 1 Read and understand all operating instructions and safety messages before operating 2 Wear protective safety equipment such as hard hat safety glasses safety shoes work gloves 3 The saf...

Page 6: ...the equipment and the safety of your personnel at the site It is best to determine the layout of equipment before stabilizing and leveling the trailer section 5A Condux recognizes that no two jobsite...

Page 7: ...plied replacement jack part number 02290764 for trailer stabilizing and leveling Jacks must be placed securely only on jack mounts located on the trailer frame figure 5 Do not attempt to locate jacks...

Page 8: ...7 Place jack in jack mount as described in section 5A 1 and then disconnect ball hitch or other hitch mechanism Then lift trailer from tow vehicle by using the crank Raise no more than necessary to c...

Page 9: ...the cable puller on the mount corner positions only figure 9 Align holes in mount and cable puller Place the lock pin supplied through the entire mount and hook to secure the cable puller B FOR CABLE...

Page 10: ...d not be able to rotate the capstan at this point if it is properly installed 2 Remove the foot control and hydraulic hoses from the trailer bed Set aside for connection later 3 Remove the Electronic...

Page 11: ...teps to connect your hydraulic components 1 Connect the foot control to the power unit You ll find male and female quick couplers on the hose ends that mate to the foot control 2 Connect the foot cont...

Page 12: ...hydraulic bypass valve and stop the puller when the tension limit is reached Switch to OFF to disable the hydraulic bypass valve Zero Display Set the display to zero before beginning Press Prog butto...

Page 13: ...ify this cord s length Tighten the connector collars over the threaded portion of the receptacles This prevents the cord from coming loose during operation This cord is necessary to measure the tensio...

Page 14: ...cable puller should an overload occur Navigator software is provided so pulling information can be downloaded onto any computer running Windows 2000 or XP DANGER The Main Power switch supplies power t...

Page 15: ...on Solid State Data Recorder Panel Recorder This instrument has all the capability of a traditional paper recorder variable chart speeds the ability to review historic data see trends and more All pul...

Page 16: ...roll to SAMPLE RATE Press the MENU button and your list of sample rate options will appear Select the sample rate you desire and press MENU to select Press the or buttons twice to get back to the char...

Page 17: ...Check hydraulic connections 7 Check electronic connections if using the Electronic Control Box C START THE POWER UNIT 1 Turn on the ignition switch 2 The Hydraulic Power Pack has an electric starter...

Page 18: ...tem Repeat at least 3 times to ensure relief Do not disconnect hoses under pressure C REMOVE HYDRAULIC HOSES It is extremely important that all hydraulic connections be kept free of dirt and particles...

Page 19: ...stan with the pins on spindle and pull off 3 Mount the capstan on the trailer by sliding the hub of the capstan over the spindle mount on the trailer figure 21 Capstan must be mounted exactly as shown...

Page 20: ...for trailer towing Failure to do so may result in severe personal injury and equipment damage 1 Check that coupler hitch and ball or pintle hitch and hook are correct size 2 Adjust trailer tongue to p...

Page 21: ...supplied E Follow proper care and maintenance of hydraulic systems B C APPENDIX APPENDIX Replacement Parts Part Number Description 02290764 Stabilizer Jacks 02266000 Wheel Chocks 08675669 Locking Pin...

Page 22: ...22 Notes...

Page 23: ...rer s written instructions Condux s sole liability and the purchaser s sole remedy for a failure of goods under this limited warranty and for any and all claims arising out of the purchase and use of...

Page 24: ...al Inc Printed in USA Literature Part Number 08675705 Revision Number 1 0 Condux International Inc P O Box 247 145 Kingswood Drive Mankato MN 56002 0247 USA 1 507 387 6576 1 800 533 2077 FAX 1 507 387...

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