Owner's manual

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Table of Contents
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General Information .......................................................................... 4
Technical Specifications ......................................................................6
A. Hydraulic ..........................................................................6
B. Condition of Use ....................................................................6
C. Air Compression Requirements ........................................................6
D. Operational Capacities ...............................................................8
E. Electronic Control Box ...............................................................8
F. Physical Specifications ...............................................................8
G. Acoustic Emission ..................................................................8
H. Caterpillar Drive Specifications .........................................................8
I. Conduit Coupling Requirements ........................................................8
Safe Operating Procedures ....................................................................9
A. Work Area Safety ...................................................................9
B. Hydraulic Devices ...................................................................9
C. Pneumatic Devices ..................................................................9
D. Electric Devices ....................................................................10
Unpacking the Deluxe Blower .................................................................10
A. Blower Components ................................................................10
B. Tools and Materials .................................................................10
Set Up the Blower ..........................................................................11
A. Attach Blower to Job Box ............................................................11
Cable Crash Test ...........................................................................12
Pressure Test Conduit .......................................................................17
Prepare Conduit for Cable ....................................................................22
Prepare Cable .............................................................................25
Final Set-Up ..............................................................................27
A. Final Inspection .................................................................... 28
Blower Operating Instructions .................................................................28
A. Observer at Exit Pit .................................................................28
B. Connect Hydraulic Systems ..........................................................28
C. Set up the Electronic Control Box ...................................................... 29
D. Panel Layout ......................................................................30
E. Traction Control ....................................................................32
F. Operation .........................................................................32
Tear Down Procedures ......................................................................34
A. Remove Power from Unit ............................................................34
B. Remove Cable from Blower ..........................................................35
C. Separate Unit from Conduit ..........................................................35
Maintenance ..............................................................................36
A. Track Cleaning & Tightening ..........................................................36
B. Replacement of Drive Belt ...........................................................36
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................38
Appendices ...............................................................................39
A. Blower with Job Box ................................................................39
B. Upper Drive Shaft Replacement Kit ....................................................40
C. Lower Drive Shaft Replacement Kit ....................................................41
D. Hydraulic Motor Replacement Kit ......................................................42
E. Idler Bracket Bushing & Idler Bracket Screw Replacement Kits ...............................43
F. Air Block Assembly Replacement Kits ................................................... 44
G. Counter Clamp Roller & Cable Guide Replacement Kits ....................................46
H. Timing & Takeup Roller & Idler Roller Replacement Kits ....................................47
I. Hydraulic Coupler (Male) Replacement Kit ...............................................48
J. Hydraulic Coupler (Female) Replacement Kit .............................................49
K. Clamp Adjustment Replacement Kit ....................................................50
L. Lower Counter Roller Replacement Kit ..................................................51
M. RH Cable Guide Roller Replacement Kit ................................................52
N. LH Cable Guide Roller Replacement Kit ................................................53
O. Counter Spring Replacement Kit ......................................................54
P. Base Mount ......................................................................55
Q. Pneumatic & Electrical Circuits .......................................................56
R. Hydraulic Circuit ...................................................................57
S. Hydraulic Flow Control Valve .........................................................58
T. Possible Wear & Replacement Parts & Accessories ........................................ 59
Warranty Information ........................................................................67
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