OPERATING and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MAXIS ® 3K Puller (M3K-M) READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR 04/17 (M3K-M) SERVICING THIS TOOL
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST Important Safety Information.................................................2 - 4 Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Southwire Contractor Equipment. This instruction manual and any markings on the tool provide information for avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this tool. Observe all of the safety information provided. Description of Operation.............................................................6 Identification...............
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • Read and understand all instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool. • Read the instruction manual supplied with your drill before operating the Maxis® 3K puller. • Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death. • Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool can increase the risk of electric shock.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • Inspect all aspects of the pull to ensure safety. • Only qualified personnel should use pulling equipment. • Do not use the cable puller as hoist or winch. The cable puller cannot lower a load. The load may fall and cause serious injury or death. CAUTION: DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION The MAXIS® 3K is a high-speed cable puller intended to pull medium to large wire (up to 500MCM) through conduit.
SET UP AND OPERATION SET UP AND OPERATION PULLER CART SETUP Wheel Assembly Includes: (2) Cotter Pins (4) Washers (2) Wheels (1) Axle WHEEL ASSEMBLY Main Assembly Includes: (1) Cart (2) Cotter Pins (1) Attachable Accessory Bag Dimensions L17.5” x W21” x H50” Total weight 35 lbs. (w/o cable puller, motor or conduit adapters) Description Stock #- 56-82-96-01 Model #- PC100 7 1. Slide the axle through the wheel slots on the back of the Pull Cart (Fig 1). 2.
SET UP AND OPERATION SET UP AND OPERATION ATTACHING THE TOOL BAG 7. Lock the pullers front arm extension into place by inserting the cotter pin into the hitch pin (Fig 8). 1. Separate the top three strips of hook and loop from each other. 2. Rewrap them tightly around the top bar main frame behind the handle of the cart (Fig 1). 3. Separate both side strips of hook and loop from each other. 4. Rewrap each side tightly around the side mainframe of the Cart (Fig 2).
SET UP AND OPERATION SET UP AND OPERATION CONDUIT ADAPTORS 1. To attach conduit adaptors to the cart, slide the adaptor plate into the mounting slot on the back of the cart. Pull spring locking fasteners for easy storage and removal of conduit adaptors. Compatible with both Maxis® 3K and Maxis® 6K. Be sure to store 1” and 1-1/2” conduit adaptors in the tool bag when utilizing the Maxis® 3K adaptors. Fig 4 Fig 5 ATTACHING THE CONDUIT ADAPTORS 1.
SET UP AND OPERATION SET UP AND OPERATION 8. Maintain tension on the rope. • The rope will slip on the capstan during normal operation. Keep the rope moving so that the capstan does not contact one spot on the rope for more than a few seconds. Otherwise, the rope will heat up quickly and it may break. • Do not exceed about 45 N (10lb) of tension on the rope. If the pull becomes difficult, stop the pull, add another wrap or two of rope to the capstan.
SET UP AND OPERATION EXPLODED DIAGRAM P3-206-1 P3-206 P3-002-4 P3-002-2 P3-208-55-A-H P3-208-53 P3-208-56 Fig 12 Fig 13 P3-208-54 P3-208-52 Fig 14 PULLING OUT EXTRA WIRE 1. When wire appears out of conduit and down pullers shaft, turn off dill motor. 2. Unwrap rope from capstan and extend rope around Lower Pulley then back up to capstan (Fig 14). 3. Wrap rope around the capstan in a clockwise direction from the inside out. 4.
WARRANTY ON SOUTHWIRE CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT What Does This Warranty Cover? Five-Year Limited Warranty on Contractor Equipment Under Southwire’s Contractor Equipment 5-Year Limited Warranty, Southwire Company, LLC warrants that all Southwire Contractor Equipment will be free from manufacturer defects for a period of five (5) years from the date of the original end user’s purchase.
