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General Machine Products (KT), LLC
7.7.4 CABLE INSTALLATION
Note:
The duct route, through which the cable is to be fed, should be configured in such a way that the cable can
feed all the way along the duct and out the other end. You will need to know when the cable has emerged
at the other end of the duct route. A way of achieving this is to have a technician positioned at the end of
the duct run, in contact with the main installer via a radio. In this way the main installer should be advised
when the cable exits the duct so he can then stop the machine.
If there is an unexpected obstruction in the duct route the rollers will see this as an increase in torque
demand, assuming the torque control has been set at an appropriate level, the belts will stop turning before
they push the cable so hard as to cause it to buckle. If (due to lack of previous knowledge of the cable
characteristics) the torque control has been set at a figure which is too small to push the cable the setting
may be increased. Bear in mind that this will increase the risk of the cable being damaged by buckling.
To install cable, follow the steps below:
1.
The machine is now set up and ready for cable installation.
2.
Press the start button on the remote and slowly turn the speed up until either the maximum desired
speed is reached, or the maximum machine speed is reached.
3.
When the cable has travelled a reasonable distance (around 150 to 300 feet), and once the machine
starts to slow, turn on the air feed. This will help the machine to install the cable at a quicker speed and
longer distances.
It is best to increase the air feed in steps as the machine slows, the steps are seen as pressure in-
creases. Increase the air feed such that the cable install speed remains constant but excessive air
pressure isn
’
t seen. The machine has two ways of seeing the pressure, one on the remote and one on
the machine.
4.
Once the cable has reached the end of the install, press stop. See the notes at the top of this section
for information on route setting up and how to tell when the cable has been fully installed.
5.
Once you have pressed the stop button you will be asked if you want to finish job
a. If you press
“
YES
”
the data for this install will be saved and you will be taken to the main screen.
b. If you press
“
NO
”
the data will not be saved and you will be taken back to the pre
-
install screen
where you can continue the install as required.
