Condux Running Line Tensiometer User Manual

USER’S GUIDE & SAFETY MANUAL

Running Line Tensiometer

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Important Safety Notice

WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, and personal injury, including the following:
Read and understand all procedure and safety instructions before using the Condux
Running Line Tensimeter. 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.

ADVERTENCIA

Favor de leer y comprender todas las instucciones de operaciÓn y seguridad antes de usar
la máquina. Si Ud. No comprende las instrucciones favor de consultarle a su jefe.

Save this user’s guide for future reference

If you have questions on:

Safety – Operations – Applications

Call 1-800-533-2077

!WARNING: Electrical equipment is
hazardous. Train personnel to use
basic safety precautions. Misuse can
result in serious personal injury or
death

!CAUTION: Wear
personnel protective
equipment: hard hat, safety
glasses, safety shoes, and
leather work gloves

!WARNING: Read all instructions
before using a Condux Running
Line Tensiometer. 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 personnel injury or death.
Save this user’s guide for future
reference

Favor de leer y comprender
todas las instrucciones de
operacion y seguridad antes
de usar la maquina. Si Ud.
No comprende las
instrucciones favor de
consultarie a su jefe.

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Table of Contents

General Information………………………………………. 4

Safe Operating Practices………………………………..5

Equipment Set Up……………………………………….. 9

Operating Instructions………………………………….. 16

Appendices………………………………………………….. 18
Rope Specifications………………………………………. 18
Calibration…………………………………………………… 18
Trouble Shooting Guide…..…………………………….19

Replacement Parts………………………………………..19

Warranty Information…………………………………….20

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General Information

General Product Use

A. The Condux Running Line Tensiometer, used with the Condux CableGlider® cable

puller (or other rope capstan pullers) will give accurate measurements of the force
exerted on a cable as it is installed. It consists of two components: the Mechanical
Sensing Unit (which mounts directly to the cable puller) and the Electronic Control
Box.

!CAUTION: Electronic Control Box and Mechanical Sensing Unit are specifically
calibrated as sets. Sets are identified by matching the last three serial number digits on
each unit. Mixing non-matching units will result in faulty operation.

Operator Qualifications

A. Operator must know the required safety directives to run the product that are pertinent

to the country where it is being used.

B. Operator in charge of the product and installation project must be appropriately

dressed, avoiding large clothes, hanging jewelry or whatever might become entangled
in the moving parts

C. Operator must also wear the necessary protective equipment such as gloves, boots,

helmet, etc.

D. Operator must carefully follow all advisements contained in the instruction manual or

on the machine

Operator must have work area kept clean of obstacles that might inhibit a safe working area.

Maintenance Qualification

A. Periodically inspect product for wear and tear.
B. Authorized and trained personnel must do all maintenance operations. Trained

personnel are defined as people who have received qualified training from the using
company or from the manufacturer

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Safe Operating Practices

Important Safety Instructions

Electrical Requirement

1. This RLT should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock
The RLT is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the
proper grounding type receptacle. The green conductor in the cord is the grounding wire.
Never connect the green wire to a live terminal. If necessary, an adapter is available for
connecting 3-prong plugs to 2-prong receptacles. The adapter’s green-colored lug must
be connected to a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box.

Extension Cords

2. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding-type plugs and 3-pole
receptacles that accept the pullers plug.

Outdoor Use Extension Cords

3. If used outdoors, the extension cord must be marked with the suffix W-A following the
cord type designation (e.g., STJW-A).

4. Use an extension cord with the proper wire size for the length of the cord. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating (See
Chart below).

5. Position the cord so that it will be clear any rotating parts and will not be a trip hazard to
the operator.

Do not Abuse Electrical Cord

6. Never lift or carry the RLT by the cord, and never yank the cord to disconnect it from the
receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges

Total Amps 0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0 16.1-20.0

Ext. Cord Length Wire Size

25 ft.(8 m) 18 18 18 18 16 14 12
50 ft. (15 m) 18 18 18 16 14 12 10
75 ft. (23 m) 18 18 16 14 12 10 8

100 ft. (30 m) 18 16 14 12 10 8 8
150 ft. (46 m) 16 14 12 12 8 8 6
200 ft. (61 m) 16 14 12 10 8 6 4

300 ft. (91 m) 14 12 10 8 6 4 4
400 ft. (122 m) 12 10 8 6 4 4 2
500 ft. (152 m) 12 10 8 6 4 2 2
600 ft. (183 m) 10 8 6 4 2 2 1
800 ft. (244 m) 10 8 6 4 2 1 0

1000 ft. (305 m) 8 6 4 2 1 0 0

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7. Do not use the RLT if the switches or buttons are malfunctioning. Have them replaced by
an authorized service center.

Disconnect Tools

8. Always disconnect the power when not in use and before installing, removing, or
servicing the RLT.

Keep Work Area Clean

9. Cluttered areas invite injuries.

Consider Work Area Environment

10. Do not use the RLT in wet or damp locations, and do not expose it to rain

11. Keep the work area well-lit

12. Do not use the RLT in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.

Guard Against Electric Shock

13. Guard against shock, while operating the RLT, by preventing bodily contact with
grounded surfaces (e.g., metal pipes)

Keep Children Away

14. Do not let anyone but the operator to touch the RLT or the extension cord; all visitors
should be kept a safe distance away from the work area.

Store Idle Tools

15. When not in use, the RLT should be stored in a dry, secure area-out of the reach of
children.

Do not Force Tool

16. Use the RLT only for its designed use; do not force the RLT to perform beyond its
capabilities.

Dress Properly

17. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry; they can become caught in moving parts.

Use Safety Glasses

18. Work gloves, non-skid safety boots, safety glasses, and a hard hat should always be worn.

19. Operators with long hair, should contain their hair beneath their hard hat.

Do not Overreach

20. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.