OPERATION AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Part Number: 16-14-600-GL
General Information
The Live Tracer is used to trace the path of live non-metallic gas mains. The kit utilizes a traceable fiber
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glass rodder and a stuffing box to enable tracing while maintaining no blow by. Use with custom inser
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tion tap tee for entry into 2” PE gas mains. Use any transmitter and receiver to trace gas main from above
ground.
IMPORTANT
Read and understand these operating
and safety instructions before using or
servicing this fiberglass rodder. Failure
to follow instructions could result in an
accident causing serious injury. Do not
allow children or untrained personnel to
use or handle this fiberglass rodder.
Jacket Core Wire
1/4” OD Rod
LT_MO1
ATTACHING NEW END FERRULE
Red Jacket
Fiberglass Core
Copper Wire
5/8”
1. Cut away damaged section(s) of rod with a fine-tooth hacksaw, cable
cutter or sharp knife. With pipe cutter and/or sharp knife, strip red protective
jacket back from fiberglass core approximately 5/8”. Do not cut fiberglass
core when stripping jacket. Do not crush fiberglass core.
2. Copper wire is embedded in outer surface of fiberglass core. Use knife
to pick lose tend of copper wire from fiberglass core. Peel wire away from
fiberglass core with needle nose pliers.
3. Use knife to carefully scrape away enamel coating on outer surface of
wire. Re-seat wire into fiberglass core, allowing it to remain free from surface
of fiberglass core. This will enable contact with inside of new end ferrule.
4. Attempt a test fit of replacement end ferrule over exposed fiberglass
core. It should be firm and snug with little or no play to assure wire con
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tacts inside of ferrule. If too loose, cut away rod end and repeat Steps 1-4.
5. Once proper fit is established, install end ferrule without adhesive and
check for continuity of the internal copper wire using a digital multimeter.
Touch a probe to end ferrule at each end of coiled rod. Any resistance
reading (generally between 2-12 ohms) indicates proper continuity.
6. Remove end ferrule. Clean rod end and end ferrule with cleaning
solvent or alcohol to remove debris and glass fibers. Allow solvent to
completely evaporate. Step 6 is extremely important.
7. Mix and apply adhesive to entire surface of fiberglass core and wire.
Insert rod into end ferrule as far as possible, enclosing end of red jacket in
counterbore of ferrule. Wipe away excess adhesive.
8. Check rod again for continuity using digital multimeter. The adhesive
remains workable for 20 minutes. If no continuity, remove ferrule, clean off
adhesive and repeat steps 1-7.
Repaired rod should be allowed to cure 24 hours prior to use.
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GUARANTEE
Jameson products are guaranteed against any defect in material and workmanship for one year from date of shipment unless
failure is due to misuse or improper application. Jameson shall in no event be responsible or liable for modifications, alterations,
misapplication or repairs made to its products or equipment by purchaser or others, or for damage caused thereto by negligence,
accident, overloading or improper use by purchaser or others. Guarantee is limited to repair or replacement of item involved and
does not include reimbursement for shipping or other expenses incurred. Any material claimed defective must be returned to our
plant for inspection.
DISCLAIMER
The foregoing instructions are provided by Jameson LLC to give guidance regarding the use of its gas line tracer prod
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ucts. Jameson LLC cannot be responsible for any use of its products that does not comply with these instructions.
However, you are also cautioned to comply with all instructions, regulations and requirements provide by the owner of
the property and of the gas line, whether a utility company, governmental body or otherwise. You must also conform to
and comply with all of your employer’s requirements. To the extent of any questions or any conflicts between instruc
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tions from Jameson and from anyone else, please consult your supervisor as to the proper course of action.
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