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Cable Drum
AirStream Machine
Microduct Route
5.0 OPERATING PROCEDURE
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ALL PERSONS USING, OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS CABLE
BLOWING MACHINE:
HAVE RECEIVED COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING IN THE USE OF THIS MACHINE.
ARE COMPETENT TO USE IT,
AUTHORIZED TO USE IT AND HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS MANUAL.
GENERAL MACHINE PRODUCTS CO., INC. CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR
MISUSE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
Set up for installing cable with the machine mounted above ground:
Position the machine in line with the route of the duct.
Position the cable drum behind the machine and in line with the machine. See sketch below (this shows a
plan view of the recommended set up).
Ensure the machine is secure (either on its own stand or a separate suitable stand).
Ensure the machine is fitted with the appropriate guides and collets to suit the cable being installed and mi-
croducts into which the cable is to be installed. (See Appendix 1 for details of interchangeable parts).
To set the machine up to install cable it will be necessary to:
Select the appropriate torque setting for the cable being installed, if in doubt start with the low torque set-
ting.
Fit the microduct into which the cable is to be installed into the air box and microduct clamp.
Fit the cable through the machine.
Connect the air supply to the machine.
Connect the electrical power input to the machine.
Turn on the counter system.
