Condux Fiber Optic Jamb Skid User Manual

USER'S GUIDE & SAFETY MANUAL USER'S GUIDE & SAFETY MANUAL

Fiber Optic Jamb Skid

Installation Procedure

NOTE: Before proceeding, ensure that your extension

is the correct length (see Table) and that your sheave or
quadrant block uses a 1.00” diameter mounting axle.

Part No. Description Manhole Height

08097100 46” Base Section
08097200 43” Extension 49” - 80”

1. Lower the base section into the manhole.

2. Place the base section in line with the duct. Fully
disengage the cam-lock foot pedal and point it towards
the duct (see Figure 1).

3. Lower the extension into the manhole and place it over
the base section.

4. Extend the extension at about a 75° angle until it
contacts the manhole’s inside edge. Insert the locking
pins through the extension and base sections
(see Figure 2).

5. Loosen the bolts in the extension and base. Place the
sheave at the desired height and insert a axle mounts
and axle into the frame of the jamb skid.

Extension

Locking Pins

Sheave

Axle

Base Section

Axle Mounts

Cam-lock
Foot Pedal

6. Push the sides together into their most narrow
configuration (see Figure 3), and tighten the bolts in the
extension and base.

7. Align the Jamb Skid and the quadrant block or sheave
wheel with the duct. Rotate the cam-lock foot pedal
about 3/4 of its rotation away from the duct.

8. Push down on the cam-lock foot pedal until it goes
beyond the engaged range and completely locks in
place. If necessary, move the base section towards or
away from the duct.

!WARNING: Read and understand all
procedure and safety instructions
before using any Condux Jamb Skid.
Failure to do so may result in serious
personal injury or death. Save this
user’s guide for future reference.

ADVERTENCIA

Instrucciones
de Operación

!ADVERTENCIA: Favor de leer y com­prender todas las instrucciones de
operación y seguridad antes de usar
el Condux Jamb Skid. Si Ud. no com­prende las instrucciones favor de
consultarle a su jefe.

Jamb Skid Components

Removal Procedure

1. Place a leverage bar below the cam-lock foot pedal
and pry up to release the Jamb Skid.

2. Disassemble and remove the Jamb Skid by reversing
the installation procedures.

!CAUTION: Follow all standard man­hole opening procedures, including
work area protection and gas detec­tion. Wear personal protective
equipment: hard hat, safety glasses,
safety shoes, and leather work gloves.

!WARNING: Do not remain in the
manhole when pulling cable. During
a pulling operation, the Jamb Skid
and cable are under tension. Serious
personal injury or death may result if

a component fails and releases its stored energy.