USER'S GUIDE & SAFETY MANUAL USER'S GUIDE & SAFETY MANUAL Innerduct Pressure Test Kit Seal-Off Heads Tool Box Control Valve Assembly Innerduct Pulling Eye ® CONDUX
Important Safety Notice Read and understand all procedure and safety instructions before using the Condux Innerduct Pressure Test Kit. Observe all safety information on these pages 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 instrucciones de operación y seguridad antes de usar la máquina. Si Ud.
Safe Operating Practices Read and understand all procedure and safety instruction before using the Condux Innerduct Pressure Test Kit. Observe all safety information on these pages 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. A. WORK AREA SAFETY 1. • Wear personal protective equipment: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes and leather work gloves.
B. AIR COMPRESSOR REQUIREMENTS • Compressor must generate between 100 and 150 psi (6.9 and 10.3 bar). • Required flow for pressure testing: 125 to 175 CFM (3.5 to 5.0 m3/min). Note: Fiber Optic Cable Blower requires a 175 to 375 CFM (5.0 to 10.6 m3/min) compressor. See cable blower manual for details. • Air hose fittings need to be compatible with Dixon “Air King” universal couplings. Unpacking the Innerduct Pressure Test Kit 3. A.
Pressure Test Kit Operating Instructions The duct system must be able to withstand and hold 150 psi (10.3 bar) for the Fiber Optic Cable Blower to work properly. This Pressure Test Kit will allow the innerduct to be pressure tested before setting up the complete Fiber Optic Cable Blower. 1. Select the correct Seal-Off Head, Innerduct Pulling Eye and Pulling Grip according to the following: 1.00" SDR 11 & 13.5 Innerduct 08034315 Seal-Off Head 08913320 Innerduct Pulling Eye 08643137 Pulling Grip 1.
8. Inform all crew members that the innerduct is about to be pressurized. !WARNING: Ensure no personnel are in the destination manhole or trench during the blowing operation. Severe personal injury could result. 9. Slowly open the Air Control Valve. Pressurize the innerduct to between 100 and 120 psi (6.9-8.3 bar). !WARNING: Forced air creates flying debris. Always wear personal protective equipment. Severe personal injury could result. 10. Prove the duct integrity: • Close the Air Control Valve.
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® 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: 08761459 Revision Number: 2.
