INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE Crimp-On Pulling Eyes CONDUX
Important Safety Notice 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. ADVERTENCIA: Favor de leer y comprender todas las instucciones de operación y seguridad antes de usar la máquina. Si Ud.
Table of Contents General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..4 a. The Condux Pulling Eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 b. Crimper Kit and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 c. Types of Condux Pulling Eyes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing a Crimp-On Telephone Pulling Eye. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 a.
General Information 1. 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.
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.
C. TYPES OF CONDUX PULLING EYES Use the following to determine the type of pulling eye you need: 3-Crimp pulling eye with port - for standard cut length cables of under 600 feet that are gel or grease-filled or are to be pressurized. 3-Crimp pulling eye without port - for standard cut length cables of under 600 feet. 4-Crimp pulling eye with port - for all types of gel or grease filled or pressurized cable.
Installing a Crimp-On Telephone Pulling Eye 2. A. PREPARING THE CABLE - THE CENTERING TOOL First, it is recommended that you square off the end of the cable. This ensures that the pulling eye will go on as far as possible. From the chart below, locate the proper centering tool. Place the centering tool on the end of the cable as close to the center as possible. Drive the centering tool into the cable up to the head of the centering tool.
B. TELEPHONE CABLE PULLING EYE SECTION With the centering tool still in the cable, measure the diameter of the cable. With this measurement, select the proper pulling eye size from the chart below. The inside diameter of the pulling eye should be slightly larger than the outside diameter of the cable you are crimping a pulling eye onto. Inside Dia. 8 Inside Dia.
C. MARKING THE CABLE BEFORE INSTALLATION Measure the inside depth of the pulling eye. Mark this length on the squared end of the cable. At this time, remove the centering tool from the end of the cable. There should remain a well in the end of the cable. D. DRIVING THE PULLING EYE INTO THE CABLE Choose the proper driving tool from the following chart: Driving Tool Pulling Eye Driving Tool Size Inside Diameter Part Number 1½" Dia. 0.950 -1.277 08940000 2¼ Dia. 1.402 - 2.527 08940001 3" Dia. 2.
E. CRIMPER DIE SELECTION Now that the pulling eye is on the cable, you must get the crimper ram ready to crimp on the pulling eye. Go to the chart below and select the proper crimper die for the size pulling eye you will be using. Take the die and snap it into the end of the ram on the crimper assembly. F. CRIMPER CABLE SELECTION From the chart, locate the proper crimper cable based on the pulling eye inside diameter. Pulling Eye Inside Diameter Crimper Crimper (in.) (mm) Die Cable 0.
Insert the ferrule on one end of the crimper cable into the pocket in the base. The cable should then pass up through the die. Make a loop with the cable and pass the cable back down through the slot on the opposite side of the die. Then insert the ferrule into the other pocket in the base. Bring the retaining ring back up tight against the base of the crimper cable and tighten the setscrew. This locks the cable into the base.
H. CRIMPING THE PULLING EYE To make the first crimp, pick up the crimper assembly and place the loop in the cable around the pulling eye. Place the crimper cable directly over the marked line closest to the head of the pulling eye. By placing the crimp on the marked line, you are making sure that the crimp is made into the recess of the spike, which is inside the tube of the pulling eye. Run the ram out on the crimper assembly to pull the cable tight around the pulling eye.
Rotate the crimper assembly 90° on the pulling eye tube. Again extend the ram causing the cable to crimp the pulling eye tube to a depth of ½ the crimper cable diameter. Do this 4 times on the first rotation, 360° around the pulling eye. On the second 360° rotation, crimp to the full depth of the crimper cable diameter. This procedure will require the ram to be extended 8 times per crimp. Slide the crimper assembly down the pulling eye to make the second crimp.
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Warranty Information A. FACTORY ASSISTANCE Condux International can provide further advice regarding any problems with the installation, service, assembly, or disassembly of Condux Pulling Eyes . Call toll free at 1-800-533-2077 (USA and Canada) or 1-507-387-6576 and ask for assistance. The Condux Pulling Eyes can be returned to the factory at any time for service or repair; however, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) must be obtained from Condux before shipping.
Condux International, Inc. P.O. Box 247 • 145 Kingswood Road, Mankato, MN 56002-0247 USA 1-507-387-6576 • 1-800-533-2077 • FAX 1-507-387-1442 Internet: http://www.condux.com © Copyright 1998, Condux International, Inc Printed in USA Literature Part Number: 08920097 Revision Number: 2.
