Condux Crimp-On Pulling Eyes User Manual

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Crimp-On Pulling Eyes

CONDUX

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Read and understand all procedures and safety instructions before installing Condux Cable
Pulling Eyes. 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 or death.

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Table of Contents

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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a. The Condux Pulling Eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Crimper Kit and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

c. Types of Condux Pulling Eyes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Installing a Crimp-On Telephone Pulling Eye. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

a. Preparing the Cable - The Centering Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

b. Telephone Cable Pulling Eye Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

c. Marking the Cable Before Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

d. Driving the Pulling Eye onto the Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..9

e. Crimper Die Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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f. Crimper Cable Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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g. Attaching the Crimper Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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h. Crimping the Pulling Eye. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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i . Procedure for Gel or Grease Filled Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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General Information

A. THE CONDUX PULLING EYE

A pulling eye for telephone cable is made of a forged eye pad, a length of tube,
and a barbed spike. When crimping on the end of a cable, it allows you to
successfully pull cable into any type of duct system.

The pulling eye is driven onto the end of the cable and crimped into place.
The crimp takes place between the barbs on the spike, which is inside of the
tube and the tube itself. This crimp grips 100% of the conductors and assures
maximum pulling strength when pulling cable into your duct system. The
pulling eye also seals the end of the cable. This will keep pressure in and
water out.

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B. CRIMPER KIT AND ACCESSORIES
Items needed to crimp pulling eyes onto cable:

1. The Crimper Kit - The kit has capabilities of crimping pulling eyes with inside diameters of 0.555
to 3.620 inches. The kit contains the crimper dies, crimper cables, crimper base and hydraulic
ram, cable guard, and the hydraulic hose and couplings. Condux part number 08920000.

2. Driving Tool - The driving tool is used for driving the pulling eye onto the cable. This is an
important tool to keep the pulling eye from being damaged during installation.

3. Centering Tool - By driving the centering tool into the end of the communications cable, you
force some of the grease out and separate the wire pairs. This provides a passage in the center
of the cable for the pulling eye spike to follow into.

4. Hydraulic Pump - The pump is used to supply hydraulic pressure to the crimper ram which
crimps the eye to the cable.

5. Measuring Tape - The measuring tape is used for determining the size of the cable and for
ensuring complete seating of the eye on the cable.

6. Sledge Hammer - For driving the centering tool into the cable and for driving the pulling eye
onto the cable when using the driving tool.

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