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General Machine Products

 (KT), LLC

 

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Enter value 01.0

 

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EndPro

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YES

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     o Programming completed

 

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no

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     o Programming mode restarted

 

Summary of Contents for 89915

Page 1: ...ever without the written permission of General Machine Products KT LLC WHISPER MICRO CABLE BLOWING MACHINE for FLAT DROP FIBER OPERATION MAINTENANCE GMP 3111 Old Lincoln Hwy Trevose PA 19053 USA TEL 1 215 357 5500 FAX 1 215 357 6216 EMAIL info gmptools com October 2018 USA Ver 3f QC Final Inspection by _________________________ Date __________________ Unit Serial Number __________________ Build Da...

Page 2: ... numbers to spares A KONSCHAK 03 12 16 Added seal direction recommendation P14 A KONSCHAK 03a 02 17 Added roller follower kit to spares A KONSCHAK 03b 03 17 Minor verbiage changes A KONSCHAK 03c 07 17 Company name change A KONSCHAK 03d 02 18 Removed Encoder Reference A KONSCHAK 03e 05 18 Updated supplied tools A KONSCHAK 03f 10 18 Removed p n 89951 Corning ROC Option A KONSCHAK ...

Page 3: ...ating procedures 6 Maintenance 7 Monthly Service check list 8 Service History Record 9 Tube integrity and Lubrication 10 Recommended Spares List APPENDICES Appendix 1 Determining the correct drill torque setting Appendix 2 Counter Ratemeter Programming Instructions GMP Limited Warranty can be found at http www gmptools com warranty ...

Page 4: ...while in use 9 Consider the use of safety barriers especially when used in public places observe all statutory requirements for working environments 10 Beware of pinch points involved with rotating components 11 Beware of hot surfaces machine uses compressed air 12 When operating machine always wear appropriate safety clothing hearing protection eye protection hard hat safety shoes and leather glo...

Page 5: ... cable or blow air in the far end of tube to help cable recovery 21 Do not place cable drum too close to the Cable Blowing Machine 22 Do not tamper with pressure relief valves or pressure reducing valves 23 Ensure the cable drum rotates freely on its stand the cable should leave from the top of the drum 24 The cable should enter the machine in a clean and dry condition In damp dusty atmos pheres t...

Page 6: ...use personal injury Always wear personal protective equipment 2 Ensure no personnel are in the manhole at the far end of the cable run Severe personal injury may result 3 Never open the air chamber when pressurized 4 Only authorized fully trained personnel should operate the air compressor GENERAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The machine has electronic circuits Observe the following precautions ...

Page 7: ...p securely tightened Compressor capacity 220 PSI and suitable for size of tube being used Cable drum must be located directly behind and in line with the blowing machine Air chamber drive rollers cable guides must be clean and free from debris sludge dirt water and lubricant The cable must be hand guided into the blowing machine through a dry clean cloth by the operator wearing work gloves Ensure ...

Page 8: ...esign of its products to insure that the cable is protected during installation Due to the variety and different methods of cable manu facture the responsibility of checking the cable compatibility with the equipment lies with the user Therefore GMP can not accept liability for any damage to the cable ...

Page 9: ...ull range of accessories is available to allow the machine to handle a wide range of cables and micro tubes The Whisper may be placed on a stand or on the optional tripod kit to bring the cable to a suit able height The Whisper is supplied with a re inforced soft case which will protect the ma chine from damage during transit and storage On left is the Whisper assembled for a typical blowing opera...

Page 10: ... See configuration Tube size OD 12 18mm Cable speed 0 300 ft min 0 90 m min Maximum air pressure 220 psi 15 bar Power requirements Variable Speed Drill with adjustable torque not included Weight 12 lbs approx 5 4Kgs approx Dimensions ht x length x width 8 5 x 9 7 x 8 1 216mm x 246mm x 206mm ...

Page 11: ...e machine and in line with the machine See illustration below this shows a plan view of the recommended set up 3 Ensure the machine is secure either on its own stand or a separate suitable stand 4 Ensure the machine is fitted with the appropriate guides and collets to suit the cable being installed and the tubes into which the cable is to be installed See appendix 1 for details of interchangeable ...

Page 12: ...he OD of the cable Select the corresponding cable collet kit for the size cable you re blowing Install Cable Collet Components into the Whisper A Install infeed guide Install infeed guide by securing to the unit with the 2 supplied M6X25 screws as shown in above photo B Install Cable Seal Guide Cable Collet Kit 89952 Corning SST 89954 Corning ROC Fast Access 89956 Commscope Repeat for the upper gu...

Page 13: ...ock over the shaft dimple side up and bearing surface even with block towards outside and secure with 2 screws Install the flat washer Repeat on the other side Washer Bearing Block Roller Shaft Assy Tighten the two screws re taining the top plate of the air box in feed guide Tighten the mounting screws Place the guide in the grove on the exit side of the roller If using Corning ROC Fast Access cab...

Page 14: ...for the tubing you are using over the end of the tube Fit the tube half way or more into the air box housing as shown in the photo posi tioning the tube seal so that it sits against the seal face Positioning the tube further into the air box helps prevent the buckling of smaller fiber Place a cable seal sized to the cable you are blowing in the wide groove Preparing the Whisper for the proper duct...

Page 15: ... screw until the pressure indicator is at the halfway mark Some cables may require less clamping due to their size or construction The amount of compression required will become clear as more experience is gained with the machine See appendix 2 for more information The cable is now positioned in the machine Back off the clamping screw turning CCW far enough to fit the cable between the rollers Tig...

Page 16: ...is now ready to start the cable installation The Whisper is designed to operate with a commercial qual ity 3 8 variable speed drill preferably 18 volts or larger See appendix 2 for proper setting of drill s clutch Check the battery with the battery level indicator The air inlet to the machine is a male fitting for a quick release coupling ...

Page 17: ... set in the forward or clockwise rotation setting and low speed 2 Set drill torque setting starting at the minimum and work your way up 3 Start air compressor and open air output valve or if using nitrogen open the tank output valve to full flow Keep the valve on the Whisper closed 4 Activate cordless drill to desired speed and monitor distance and speed with the counter Average installation speed...

Page 18: ...on may be introduced into the machine in a num ber of different ways There may be mud dust or other contaminants carried into the machine on the cable or tube there may be surface coatings of lubricants or other release type agents on the outer surfac es of the cable and tube this could build up on the rollers and make them slip The machine may be set down on a muddy surface or be splashed by vehi...

Page 19: ...should be thoroughly cleaned before being returned to its box Similarly the cavity from which it was removed can also be cleaned prior to the as sembly of the replacement part Air box parts Keep clean A build up of moisture and dust will pre vent the joint faces from mating preventing the housing seal from sealing Use any traditional work shop cleaning agent Tube clamp inserts Keep clean A build u...

Page 20: ... the top of the cut sealing material Place the pre cut length in the groove glue surface down starting at the end with the retainer plate and aligning flush with the end of the groove Work your way around pressing the seal into the groove and allowing the excess material to hang over the oppo site side Repeat the procedure for the second groove Trim excess material flush with end of groove Spread ...

Page 21: ...ive the user a record of what service has been carried out and when 1 Check the tool box ensure all tools and interchangeable parts are present clean and ready for use 2 Clean the outside of the machine take care not to damage the rollers 3 Check the top idler roller and ensure it runs freely and that the speed distance functions respond when the wheel is rotated 4 Check the condition of the botto...

Page 22: ...Page 22 General Machine Products KT LLC Service no Date Carried out by Record of service repair 8 SERVICE HISTORY RECORD ...

Page 23: ...eal in place of the cable The tube can then be pressur ized without running the roller drive The checks listed at 1 4 inclusive above may all be carried out at the same time using one check The procedure is outlined below Set up the air box and tube clamp as shown CAUTION Any object inadvertently left in the tube during the tube installa tion may be expelled from the end of the tube with high forc...

Page 24: ...ither case the fault should be corrected before any attempt is made to blow cable through the tube Once the tube integrity has been confirmed by the method outlined above The tube may be lubricated 1 Open the air box and tube clamp assembly withdraw the tube and raise it so that the lubri cant will pour into it easily and not overflow from the top 2 Pour lubricant available through GMP of recommen...

Page 25: ...7 Replacement Top Roller Kit 36592 note 36592 is for unit with pickup wheel only Call the factory if you have an encoder model 89581 89691 32906 89595 89588 30069 GMP Whisper Tool Kit For spare parts always quote the machine type and serial number and contact General Machine Products KT LLC 3111 Old Lincoln Highway Trevose PA 19053 USA TEL 1 215 357 5500 FAX 1 215 357 6216 Website www GMPtools com...

Page 26: ...be say 15 long Seal the open end of the tube Set the drill s clutch to its lowest value normally 0 or 1 Drive the cable hard into the sealed end of the sample length of tube The roller will stop turning this is because the torque limit has been reached Repeat this procedure each time turning the clutch up by one position Eventually the cable will buckle The setting of the torque is now a little to...

Page 27: ...age 1 for ID o Use to move to next digit o Use to increment digit this instruction applies to all following number inputs Hold and press o diV Cnt is displayed Press Enter value 01 0000 Hold and press o dP Cnt is displayed Press until 0 is displayed Hold and press o rES Cnt is displayed Press until MAnrE is displayed Hold and press o FAc tAc is displayed Press Enter value 00 0116 for meters 00 038...

Page 28: ...ine Products KT LLC Press Enter value 01 0 Hold and press o EndPro is displayed Press until YES is displayed Hold and press o Programming completed OR Press until no is displayed Hold and press o Programming mode restarted ...

Page 29: ...and fully P N 89948 Weight 2 lbs 90 kgs The Air Compressor is designed specifically for use with our Micro Fiber Cable Blowing Machines This reliable efficient screw compressor powered by a gasoline engine provides a maximum working pressure of 220 psi 15 bar with 35 3cfm 1000 litres m flow Air Compressor P N 89011 Weight 487 lbs 221 kgs Engine Honda 21 hp Fuel Cap 5 gal 20 liters Length 42 1070 m...

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Page 32: ...Page 32 General Machine Products KT LLC GMP 3111 Old Lincoln Hwy Trevose PA 19053 USA TEL 1 215 357 5500 FAX 1 215 357 6216 EMAIL info gmptools com ...

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