Manual

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General Information
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The APS75 pulling trailer provides up to 7,500 lbs of pulling force, and a max speed
of 170 ft/min. It comes equipped with an Electronic Control system which monitors
system pressures, engine data, pull distance and pull force. Tension Limit control, Pull
Data Recording, and HP limiting, which controls pull speed to eliminate engine stall,
are also standard. The APS75 Pulling Trailer includes an engine noise reduction kit
and 2600 feet of 3/8" anti twist rope. Anti-twist rope offers high flexibility, complete
stability to rotation and increased efficiency during pulling operation.
An optional hydraulic arm control allows effortless positioning of the extension arm.
Up, Down, Right, and Left can all be controlled from the operator station. Condux
International manufactures a complete line of cable installation tools and equipment.
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Onlytrainedandqualifiedoperatorsshouldusethismachine.
• Qualifiedoperatorsarethosepersonswhohavereceivedtrainingfromthe
machine owner’s company or, alternatively, from the manufacturer.
• Thismachinemustbeusedonlyfortheworkitwasdesignedfor.
• Thismachineshouldnotbeusedwithunauthorizedpersonnelontheworksite.
• Foranyquestionsregardingoperation,function,maintenance,etc.,contactthe
After-sales Service of the manufacturer.
OPERATOR INFORMATION
• Operatorsmustbeawareofalllocal,stateandfederalsafetyregulations
governing the use of this equipment.
• Operatorsmustwearsuitableclothingtoreducethepossibilityofentanglement
in the machine’s moving parts. They should avoid the wearing of chains, and
other jewelry for the same reason.
• Operatorsmustusepersonalprotectivegear(i.e.gloves,boots,helmet,etc.).
• Operatorsmustcarefullyfollowhazardrelatedinstructionscontainedinthis
instruction manual or indicated on the machine.
• Thismachine’sworkareashouldbefreeaspossibleofoilorotherliquidspills
as well as materials or equipment that may be considered as an obstacle to
proper operation.
• Theoperatormustabsolutelyavoidthedirectinhalationofthesystem’sengine
exhaust gas.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
• Itisabsolutelyforbiddentocarryoutanymaintenance,oradjustanysettings
on this machine while pulling (except for those indicated in this manual).
• Beforecarryingoutanymaintenance,stoptheengine(exceptforthose
instances indicated otherwise in this manual) and wait till the system
components subject to heating have cooled sufficiently
• Allthemaintenanceperformedonthismachinemustbecarriedoutonalevel
surface and while the system is not under load.
• Authorizedandtrainedpersonnelmustperformallofthemaintenance,both
scheduled maintenance and repair. Authorized and trained personnel are those
persons who have received training on the maintenance of this equipment from
the machine owner’s company or, as alternative, from the manufacturer.
• Maintenancepersonnelmustwearsuitableclothestoreducethepossibilityof
entanglement in the machine’s moving parts. They should avoid the wearing of
chains, and other jewelry for the same reason.
• Operatorsmustusepersonalprotectivegear(i.e.gloves,boots,helmet,etc.).
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