Condux Gulfstream 350e, User'S Manual & Safety Manual

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION & SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES
H. CONDUIT COUPLING REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)
• Conduit ends must be cut off squarely and deburred.
• Conduit must be fully seated into the coupler.
• Couplers should be installed in a straight section of conduit.
• Must be same size as conduit.
Read and understand all procedures and safety instructions before using the
Gulfstream™ 350e. 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
ground.
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. Keep hands away from tractor drive while blower is in operation.
B. PNEUMATIC DEVICES
The Gulfstream™ 350e 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 can create flying debris if failures occur. 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.
C. ELECTRIC DEVICES
1. Do not operate in or near water. This includes setting the electronic counter box
or battery on a wet surface or exposing them to rain.
2. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.