General Machine Products 70483 User Manual

HYDRAULICALLY LIMITED FIBER OPTIC
CABLE PULLER OPERATION MANUAL

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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YDRAULICALLY LIMITED CABLE PULLER

HYDRAULICALLY LIMITED FIBER OPTIC CABLE PULLER OPERATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 2

2.0 SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES 3

3.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3

4.0 COMPONENTS INCLUDED 3

5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES & REPLACEMENT ITEMS 4 & 5

6.0 OVERALL DIMENSIONS 6

7.0 KEY FEATURES 6

8.0 SETUP OF PULLER 6 & 7

8.1 HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS 8

8.2 CALIBRATION 9

8.3 OPERATION 9

9.0 DISASSEMBLY AND STORAGE 10

10.0 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 10

11.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 11

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

The GMP Hydraulically limited fiber optic cable puller is designed for
the underground placement of fiber optic cable. It uses a hydraulic
control valve with an adjustable pressure relief valve to limit the
hydraulic pressure to the hydraulic motor.

The GMP Hydraulically limited fiber optic cable puller comes complete with a
self support frame, hydraulic motor, (2) 20 ft. hydraulic hoses and an
adjustable foot control valve to control pulling tension and pulling speed.

Optional equipment includes a vehicle receiver mount with support jack for
mounting to a 2" square trailer hitch. Also available is a portable hydraulic power
unit with (2) 20 Ft. hydraulic hoses.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

Read and understand all safety instructions, warnings and procedures prior to
using the GMP Hydraulically Limited Fiber Optic Cable Puller.

왘 THE HYDRAULICALLY LIMITED FIBER OPTIC CABLE PULLER IS NOT DESIGNED

FOR, NOR INTENDED TO BE USED FOR THE MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE. NEVER
USE THE PULLER FOR MOVING PEOPLE.

왘 THE HYDRAULICALLY LIMITED FIBER OPTIC CABLE PULLER IS NOT DESIGNED

FOR, NOR INTENDED TO BE USED TO PULL CABLE AERIALLY. NEVER USE THE
PULLER TO INSTALL CABLE ARIELLY.

왘 ESCAPING FLUIDS UNDER PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE THE SKIN AND CAUSE

SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

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2.0 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Use a piece of cardboard to check for leaks. Do not use your hands.

2. Visually inspect hoses periodically and replace if worn or damaged. Do not
exceed the working pressure of the hoses or fittings.

3. Maintain complete coordination with other members of the crew, giving them
clear instructions by hand signal or reliable radio communication.

4. As much as possible, do not stand where there is the danger of being struck
by the pulling rope or cable if is should fail or snag.

5. When working around the cable puller, do not wear loose fitting clothing that
may become entangled with capstan and cause possible serious injury.

6. Keep hands safely away from capstan to prevent from getting
caught or pinched.

3.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Hydraulics Pressure: 2000-2250 PSI (138-155 bar)
Hydraulics Flow: 5-15 GMP (18.9-56.8 LPM)
Hydraulics Pulling capacities: 1,000 Lbs max. (455 Kg) line tension on up to a 42"

(1067 mm) diameter capstan.

4.0 COMPONENTS INCLUDED WITH GMP #70483

A. (1) hydraulic hoses (2) 1/2" diameter GMP P/N 30901

x 20 feet with quick disconnect fittings

B. (1) hydraulically limited foot control valve GMP P/N 31117
C. (1) hydraulic motor assembly. GMP P/N 31115
D. (1) self support frame. GMP P/N 31116
E. (2) extension legs for self support frame. (Included with GMP P/N 31116)
F. (1) hitch pin with lynch pin attached. (Included with GMP P/N 31116)

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HYDRAULICALLY LIMITED FIBER OPTIC CABLE PULLER OPERATION

5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT ITEMS

(For other optional replacement items contact factory).

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Trailer Hitch with Support Jack

P/N 70484

Overhanging Socket P/N 70249

Star Shaped Floor Socket P/N 70250

Trailer Hitch P/N 31219

Hydraulic Motor Assembly P/N 31115

Foot Control Valve P/N 31117

Support Jack

P/N 31208