Manual

Page 7 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc.
GENERAL HYDRAULICS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Escaping fluids under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious personal injury. Ob-
serve the following precautions to avoid hydraulic hazards:
1) Ensure all hydraulic connections are securely tightened before operating the machine.
2) Check for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Do not use your hands!
3) Do not exceed working pressure of hydraulic hoses.
4) Visually inspect hoses regularly and replace if damaged.
GENERAL PNEUMATIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The GMP Fiber Optical Cable Blowing Machine is a pneumatic device, using pressurized air
to project cable at high velocities. Please observe the following precautions when operating
the Cable Blowing Machine:
1) Compressed air can cause flying debris. This could cause personal injury. Always wear
personal protective equipment.
2) Ensure no personnel are in the manhole at the far end of the cable run. Severe personal
injury may result.
3) Never open the air chamber when pressurized.
4) Only authorized, fully trained personnel should operate the air compressor.
GENERAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The electronic control assembly and power supply are electrical devices. Electric shock haz-
ards exist that could result in severe personal injury. Observe the following precautions to
avoid electrical hazards:
1) Do not operate in or near water. This includes setting the electronic control assembly on a
wet surface or exposing them to rain.
2) Do not remove cover of electronic control assembly. There are no user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
3) Check the condition of the emergency stop lead. Replace if worn or damaged.
4) Never run the blowing machine without the emergency stop cable being connected to the
Blowing Machine and Power Pack.