General-machine-products 89000 Cable Blowing Machine(Current) User Manual

Page 1 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. TORNADO CABLE AND TUBE BLOWING MACHINE OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 89000 – USA CABLE BLOWING MACHIN

Page 10 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. CABLE BLOWING MACHINE 3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The cable blowing machine comprising of an air box and

Page 11 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. FEATURES Fully labeled control panel containing: • Power ON/OFF button (silver) • Emergency Stop But

Page 12 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 4. SPECIFICATION OPERATING CAPACITIES Pushing Force: 0-220 lbs (0-100kg) Pushing Speed:

Page 13 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM Power Requirements: 12 Volts DC ( gel cell battery supplied) Fuse Rating

Page 14 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 5. OPERATING PROCEDURE SUB-DUCT INTEGRITY AND LUBRICATION Sub-duct integrity and lubrication is ent

Page 15 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 5. Fit the cable seal plug and two cable seals (coated with silicon grease) into the lower half cabl

Page 16 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 9. Notify installation team that preparations are competed and that checking the air flow through th

Page 17 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 12. Ensure all air has exhausted from the air chamber and sub-duct. Open the air chamber and sub-duc

Page 18 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 15. NOTIFY INSTALLATION TEAM Notify installation team that preparations for lubricating the sub-duc

Page 19 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 6. OPERATING PROCEDURE CABLE BLOWING 1. Position the Cable Blowing Machine in line with the pr

Page 2 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. REVISION HISTORY: Rev No Date Details Author 01 01-2006 Original issue A. Miller 02 02-2006

Page 20 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 8. Unscrew the sub-duct clamp retaining bolts. Refer to the Section 4 “SPECIFICATION” for the corre

Page 21 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 12. Release the adjusting screw locking ring, turn the adjusting knob until the mark on the air chamb

Page 22 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 15. Select the correct size cable infeed collet to suit the size of the cable to be installed and sec

Page 23 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. Close the infeed cable guide upper housing and secure with the swing bolt and thumb nut, ensure the c

Page 24 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 21. Install the second seal into the outer groove with the seal split in the lower half of the air ch

Page 25 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 26. The emergency stop button is set. (i.e. in upper po-sition). If not set, twist counter-clockwise

Page 26 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 31. Turn hydraulic valve to “ON” position. 32. Ensure the emergency stop button is in the reset posi

Page 27 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 35. Continue to install cable into sub-duct. The operator wearing work gloves should hand guide the c

Page 28 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 40. IF THE BLOWING MACHINE STOPS SUDDENLY If the cable blowing machine stops suddenly during the blo

Page 29 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. Push the emergency stop push button. Turn the hydraulic valve to the “off” position. Turn the speed

Page 3 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. CONTENTS 1. Safety Instructions 2. Critical Points 3. General Description 4. Specification

Page 30 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 1. Ensure the power pack is running 2. Turn the hydraulic valve to the “on” position. 3. Press the p

Page 31 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 7. MAINTENANCE To ensure reliable service from your Cable Blowing Machine, we recommend the unit be

Page 32 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. GENERAL The machine should be stored under cover when not in use. The machine should be wiped clean

Page 33 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. PROCEDURE FOR SETTING THE RELIEF VALVE AND PRESSURE SWITCH FOR CABLE SIZES .24-.47 inch (6-12mm) OD

Page 34 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. TO SET PRESSURE SWITCH FOR SMALL DIAMETER .47 INCH OD (12MM) OR UNDER OR FLEXIBLE CABLE Clamp a piec

Page 35 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. PROCEDURE DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY Clean all assemblies and components thoroughly Inspect hydraul

Page 36 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. PROBLEM SOLUTION Tractor feed does not pull the cable off the drum Assist the drum by turning it or

Page 37 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 7.3. BASIC TOOL KIT SUPPLIED WITH CABLE BLOWING MACHINE: PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY 32837 3/32 A

Page 38 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 8. PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF CHAIN DRIVES Tools required: 6mm Allen Key 13mm Wrench Ensure th

Page 39 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 7. Remove the tension sprocket assembly 8. Remove the chain-connecting link. 9. Remove the c

Page 4 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. Founded by engineer George M. Pfundt in 1936, GMP started op-erations in a downtown Philadelphia build

Page 40 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. Reassembling the top and the bottom parts of the pusher unit.▪ ▪ Refit the main clamping screw. ▪

Page 41 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 9. PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF CABLE COLLETS Ensure the air supply is disconnected from the blowi

Page 42 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 10. PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF SUB-DUCT COLLETS Ensure the air supply is disconnected from the blo

Page 43 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 11. PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF CABLE SEALS Ensure the air supply is disconnected from the blowing

Page 44 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 12. PROCEDURE FOR THE AIR CHAMBER AND COLLET TYPE CABLE INFEED CABLE GUIDE ASSEMBLY HEIGHT Step 1 W

Page 45 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 13. ALIGNMENT OF AIR CHAMBER TO THE CABLE PUSHER UNIT 1. Insert a round parallel bar between the t

Page 46 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 14. MONTHLY SERVICE – CHECK LIST 1. Remove the drive chains from the pusher unit. Check both of t

Page 47 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. Service no Date Carried out by Record of service/repair

Page 48 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 16. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Initial starting hydraulic pressure at the point of starting a cable insta

Page 49 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. EXCESSIVE AIR LEAKAGE FROM AIR CHAMBER • Damaged cord seal • Cable seals worn, incorrect size, wron

Page 5 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This equipment must only be used by authorized personnel who have been suitably

Page 50 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 17. RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS Part No Description Qty Required 89140 Tornado Belt Orange 2 32294

Page 51 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. LAYOUT OF CABLE BLOWING MACHINE 1 Cable Pusher 2 Air Chamber 3 Sub-Duct Clamp 4 Cable infeed bracket

Page 52 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. Appendix 2

Page 53 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. Appendix 3 Air Compressor Power Pack Compressed Air Hose Connected to Cable Blowing Machine Hydraul

Page 54 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 1 Air Pressure Gauge 2 Hydraulic Pressure Gauge 3 Speed Control Knob 4 Hydraulic “On / Off” Lever 5 P

Page 55 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. How to specify the collets and seals to match your cable and duct size . 1. Select one (1) Duct Clam

Page 56 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. Notes:

Page 57 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. The device must be wired and installed into the machine prior to programming. Tornado is fitted with

Page 58 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. First reset the current settings to Factory Settings on the counter: Scroll to 3-DSPLAY Skip through

Page 59 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. CUB5 PROGRAMMING QUICK OVERVIEW

Page 6 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 16) Waste hydraulic oils are to be disposed of via an environmentally acceptable method. 17) Wear ea

Page 60 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. Appendix 7 TORNADO W/MANIFOLD LESS POWER PACK The modified Tornado Cable Blowing Machine is designed

Page 61 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. Emergency Stop Kit P/N 29003 The kit is designed to connect the gasoline engine of an alternative

Page 62 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 1a. General Machine Products Co., Inc. ("GMP") warrants to the purchaser and/or end user:

Page 63 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 4a. GMP products or parts which become part of a total assembly which has been designated and/or manu

Page 64 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. GMP • 3111 Old Lincoln Hwy • Trevose, PA 19053 • USA TEL: +1-215-357-5500 • FAX: +1-215-357-6216 • E

Page 7 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. GENERAL HYDRAULICS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Escaping fluids under pressure can penetrate the skin and caus

Page 8 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. 2. CRITICAL POINTS THAT DRAMATICALLY AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE CABLE BLOWING MACHINE ▪ One (1) tur

Page 9 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc. DISCLAIMER GMP and CBS Products takes care in the design of its products to ensure that the cable is p