Fremco EasyFlow SMART User manual

Valid from 19.09.2022 | Rev. 1.0
FREMCO A/S
ELLEHAMMERVEJ 14 |DK9900 FREDERIKSHAVN, DENMARK |VAT NO.: DK30815416
TELEPHONE [phone] |[email protected] |WWW.FREMCO.DK
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Operating Manual
Responsible manufacturer: Fremco A/S
Machine: EasyFlow SMART
This is the original operating manual for EasyFlow SMART from Fremco.
EasyFlow SMART
For single cable installation

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ELLEHAMMERVEJ 14 |DK9900 FREDERIKSHAVN, DENMARK |VAT NO.: DK30815416
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................6
2. GENERAL....................................................................................................................7
2.1. MANUFACTURER........................................................................................................7
2.2. THE MACHINE’S DESIGNATION.................................................................................7
2.3. MACHINE PLATE.........................................................................................................7
2.4. MACHINE MARKINGS .................................................................................................8
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................9
3.1. EASYFLOW SMART.....................................................................................................9
4. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND RESIDUAL RISKS...................................................11
4.1. BUILT-IN SAFETY MEASURES .................................................................................11
4.1.1. SAFETY FUNCTIONS................................................................................................11
4.2. WARNING - FORESEEABLE MISUSE.......................................................................11
4.3. SAFETY MEASURES, TO BE TAKEN BY THE USER...............................................12
4.3.1. CLOTHING AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE).............................12
4.3.2. HANDLING OF DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES AND MATERIALS .............................13
4.3.3. RESIDUAL RISKS ......................................................................................................13
4.3.4. WORK PROCEDURES...............................................................................................14
4.3.5. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY........................................................................................14
4.3.6. VIOLATION OF SAFETY REGULATIONS..................................................................14
5. OVERVIEW AND APPLICATION...............................................................................15
5.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................15
5.2. THE MACHINE’S PURPOSE AND INTENDED USE ..................................................16
5.3. OPERATING POSITIONS, LOCATION AND ARRANGEMENT..................................16
5.4. USER INTERFACE.....................................................................................................17
5.5. MACHINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT..............................................................19
7. TRAINING ..................................................................................................................21
7.1. OPERATORS.............................................................................................................21
7.2. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL...................................................................................21
8. OPERATION ..............................................................................................................22

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8.1. TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE..............................................................................22
8.2. START/STOP .............................................................................................................22
8.3. WORK AREA..............................................................................................................22
8.4. ENERGY SUPPLY CONNECTION/DISCONNECTION ..............................................23
8.5. OVERVIEW OF THE JOB AND SETUP MENU..........................................................23
8.5.1. SETUP MENU ............................................................................................................23
8.5.2. JOB MENU.................................................................................................................24
8.5.3. SWITCHING BETWEEN JOB MENU AND SETUP MENU.........................................26
8.6. SELECTING AND CHANGING THRESHOLD PARAMETERS ON THE CONTROL
PANEL ...................................................................................................................................26
8.7. OPERATIONS MODE.................................................................................................27
8.7.1. AUTOMATIC MODE...................................................................................................27
8.7.2. MANUAL MODE.........................................................................................................28
8.7.3. SEMIAUTOMATIC......................................................................................................28
8.8. FEEDING AND REMOVING CABLES AND FIBERS..................................................28
8.8.1. CLOSING AND OPENING CHAINS............................................................................29
8.9. STARTING, PAUSING AND STOPPING A FIBER BLOWING PROCESS..................30
8.9.1. START, STARTING THE FIBER BLOWING PROCESS.............................................31
8.9.2. PAUSE, TEMPORARILY STOPPING THE BLOWING PROCESS.............................31
8.9.3. STOP, STOPPING THE FIBER BLOWING PROCESS ..............................................31
8.10. CHANGING THRESHOLD AND SETPOINT VALUES DURING FIBER BLOWING
PROCESS..................................................................................................................................32
8.10.1. SPEED ADJUSTMENT DURING FIBER BLOWING PROCESS.................................32
8.10.2. CHANGING PUSH FORCE SETTING........................................................................32
8.10.3. CHANGING GRIP FORCE SETTING.........................................................................32
8.10.4. CHANGING DISTANCE..............................................................................................33
8.10.5. CHANGING MAXIMUM ALLOWED PRESSURE THRESHOLD OR AIR PRESSURE
SETPOINT..................................................................................................................................33
9. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR.............................................34
9.1. QUICK GUIDE TO MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR................34
9.1.1. CLEANING .................................................................................................................34
9.1.2. CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE..................................................................................34
9.1.3. REPAIR ......................................................................................................................35
9.2. SERVICE AND REPAIR ADDRESS ...........................................................................35
9.3. DISCONNECTION AND DEPRESSURIZATION OF ENERGY SOURCES ................35

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9.4. DISCONNECTION OF 110/230V POWER SUPPLY...................................................36
9.5. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE......................................................................................37
9.5.1. VISUAL INSPECTION ................................................................................................39
10. BLOWING TECHNIQUE.............................................................................................40
10.1. BEFORE FIBER BLOWING........................................................................................40
10.2. PREPARING THE DUCTS FOR FIBER BLOWING....................................................40
10.2.1. CLEANING THE DUCT...............................................................................................40
10.2.2. PERFORM A PRESSURE TEST................................................................................41
10.2.3. LUBRICATING THE DUCT.........................................................................................41
11. CESSATION OF USE.................................................................................................42
11.1. DISMANTLING ...........................................................................................................42
11.2. SCRAPPING...............................................................................................................42
12. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .....................................................................43
13. UKCA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................................................................44
14. APPENDIXES.............................................................................................................45
14.1. PNEUMATICS SCHEMATICS....................................................................................45
14.1. DRAWING OF MECHANICAL SYSTEM.....................................................................46

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1. INTRODUCTION
Original instructions
These instructions are Fremco A/S’ original instructions for the EasyFlow SMART (hereafter called
the machine).
Purpose
The purpose of these instructions is to ensure correct installation, use, handling and maintenance
of the machine.
Accessibility
The instructions are to be kept in a location known to the staff and must be easily accessible for
the operators and maintenance personnel.
Knowledge
It is the duty of the employer (the owner of the machine) to ensure that everybody operating,
servicing, maintaining, or repairing the machine reads and understands the instructions. As a
minimum, they should read the safety instructions and part(s) relevant to their work.
In addition to this, everybody operating, servicing, maintaining, or repairing the machine is obliged
to seek out information in the operating manual when needed.

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2. GENERAL
2.1. MANUFACTURER
The machine is manufactured by
Company name: Fremco A/S
Company address: Ellehammervej 14
DK-9900 Frederikshavn
2.2. THE MACHINE’S DESIGNATION
The machine’s complete designation is EasyFlow SMART.
2.3. MACHINE PLATE
The machine plate is situated on the side of the machine:
Figure 1: Location of machine plate

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2.4. MACHINE MARKINGS
•Max. air pressure on the Connection point for air hose

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.1.EasyFlow SMART
Manufacturer Fremco A/S
Ellehammervej 14
9900 Frederikshavn
Denmark
Item No. ................................................................................................................................................................................101-211129001
Cable diameter1...............................................................................................................................................................................4-16 mm
Duct diameter2.................................................................................................................................................................................8-40 mm
Blowing distance3.............................................................................................................................................Up to 3,500 m (16404 ft)
Blowing speed3...................................................................................................................................................Up to 80 m/min. (262 ft)
Pushing force ...................................................................................................................................................................0-30 kg (0-66 Ibs)
Max. pressure and airflow4: .......................................................................16 bar (232 psi), 1,000-12,000 l/min. (35.1-423.7 cfm)
Weight ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 45 kg (99 Ibs)
Length...................................................................................................................................................................................... 400 mm (38”)
Width ........................................................................................................................................................................................621 mm (16”)
Height........................................................................................................................................................................................340 mm (20”)
1
Depending on type of cable, duct and installation method. Performance can be limited when blowing cable from 13-16 mm.
2 Depending on type and quality of fiber cable and microduct
3Air must be filtered, cooled and dried
4
Recommended power supply min. 1000W
.

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PNEUMATICS
Air consumption: up to 12 m3/min free air per minute at max. 16 bar
The quality of compressed air must at least comply with the requirements of ISO 8573-1:2010
“Compressed air - Part 1: Contaminants and purity classes”.
Particles: Class 5
Water: Class 7
Oil: Class 4
The compressed air temperature should not exceed 8°C above the ambient temperature.
NOISE
Airborne noise emitted by the machine:
Measured sound pressure level: 80 dB(A)
Necessary measures must be taken to reduce noise at the workplace to an acceptable level. The discharge
of compressed air from the machine may cause noise level to increase. This can be reduced by using the
correct gasket size.
Worn gaskets can also result in an increased noise level. In addition to noise generated by the machine, the
noise produces by additional process equipment (e.g. the compressor or power generator).