Fremco NanoFlow MAX User manual
Valid from 01.07.2021 | Rev. 1.0
From Serial No. 9328.3023
FREMCO A/S
ELLEHAMMERVEJ 14 |DK9900 FREDERIKSHAVN, DENMARK |VAT NO.: DK30815416
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NanoFlow MAX
For fiber dimension 0.8-4.5 mm
Operating manual
Responsible manufacturer: Fremco A/S
Machine: NanoFlow MAX
This is the original operating manual for NanoFlow MAX from Fremco.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................4
2. GENERAL..................................................................................................................5
2.1. MANUFACTURER...............................................................................................5
2.2. THE MACHINE’S DESIGNATION........................................................................5
2.3. MACHINE PLATE................................................................................................5
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................6
4. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................7
5. MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................7
6. IDENTIFICATION .......................................................................................................8
7. APPLICATION............................................................................................................8
8. MOUNTING ................................................................................................................8
9. SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED AIR ..............................................................................8
10. FIBER PROTECTION.................................................................................................9
11. MACHINE OVERVIEW.............................................................................................10
12. RUNNING THE FIBER BLOWING MACHINE..........................................................12
13. ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................13
14. ADAPTOR PLATES AND DUCT ADAPTORS.........................................................14
14.1. CHOOSING THE CORRECT ADAPTOR PLATES ..........................................15
14.2. PHOTO GUIDE, CHANGING ADAPTOR PLATES ..........................................15
15. 3-STEP INSTALLATION GUIDE OF FILER AND WATER SEPARATOR ...............18
16. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...................................................................19
17. UKCA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY..............................................................20
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1. INTRODUCTION
Original instructions
These instructions are Fremco A/S’ original instructions for the NanoFlow MAX (hereafter
called the machine).
Purpose
The purpose of these instructions is to ensure correct installation, use, handling and
maintenance of the machine. Applicable from machine serial number 9328.3023.
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 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 NanoFlow MAX.
2.3. MACHINE PLATE
The machine plate is situated on the bottom of the machine:
Model: NanoFlow MAX
Year: 2020 Serial No.: 1234.9876
Pmax air: 10 (150)
Bar (psi)
Figure 1: Location of machine plate
Figure 2: Location of the UKCA sticker is
placed next to the machine plate
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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
These specifications cover the NanoFlow MAX fiber blowing machine.
NanoFlow MAX
Manufacturer Fremco A/S
Ellehammervej 14
9900 Frederikshavn
Denmark
Item No.................................................................................................................................................................... 101-190911001
Fiber diameter ................................................................................................................................................................ 0.8-4.5 mm
Duct diameter ................................................................................................................................................................. 3-12.7 mm
Blowing distance¹ ................................................................................................................................... Up to 1200 m (3940 ft)
Blowing speed¹ ...........................................................................................................................Up to 125 m/min. (410 ft/min)
Pushing force ...........................................................................................................................................................................0-2 kg
Maximum air pressure............................................................................................................................... Max. 10 bar (150 psi)
Recommended airflow²:.......................................................................................................................Min. 200 l/min. (7.1 cfm)
Ambient temperature........................................................................................................................................0-40°c (32-104°f)
Clamping force on cable .....................................................................................................................................................14-29N
Weight (without battery) ......................................................................................................................................2.8 kg (6.2 lbs)
Length ......................................................................................................................................................................... 212 mm (8.3”)
Width.......................................................................................................................................................................... 104 mm (4.1”)
Height ......................................................................................................................................................................... 139 mm (5.5”)
¹ Depending on type and quality of fiber and microduct
² Air must be filtered, cooled and dried
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4. SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
•Read and understand this operating manual
before operating the NanoFlow MAX. Follow
all safety instructions. Failure to follow the
instructions may lead to damage on the
machine and mild to severe personal injury.
•Make sure to disconnect the machine from the
air compressor and dismount the battery,
before any kind of adjustment and
maintenance takes place.
•Use only batteries that fit NanoFlow MAX. Do
not use damaged batteries.
WARNING: The use of damaged
battery or charger may lead to
electric shock, superheating or fire.
•The air pressure should never exceed the
recommendations from the suppliers of
microducts and fiber. The pressure may never
exceed 10 bar, which is the maximum
pressure for the Nanoflow MAX blowing
machine.
WARNING: Exceeding max.
pressure may lead to machine damage
and mild to severe personal injury.
•Observe that the machine is placed on a stable
foundation. Make sure that the fiber and duct
are placed correctly in the machine.
•Make sure you do not touch the fiber too
close to the machine because you risk getting
your fingers injured, and make sure the fiber
does not make loops that might be dangerous
to persons around the machine.
•Never wear loose clothing
•WARNING: Loose clothing may
become entangled in the machine
•Use hearing protection, if the air compressor
is placed nearby.
•The operator must make sure that no other
persons are close to the machine and cable
drums in a way that could be dangerous when
the machine is started.
•It is always a clear advantage to be well
prepared so that you can run the blowing
without interruptions. Pausing in the middle of
blowing creates a risk of being unable to start
again.
•Make sure the working environment is clean
and tidy to avoid injuries due to stumbling
over fiber and equipment.
5. MAINTENANCE
The NanoFlow MAX does not require much
maintenance if the following recommendations are
followed:
Compressed air must be clean and dry. Use air
filter and water separator.
Clean the wheels on a regular basis, at least once a
day when the machine is in use. Check duct
adaptors and rubber belts on wheels for wear and
tear on a daily basis, and replace if necessary.
It is easy to remove
and mount the
wheels, as they
simply can be
clicked on and off.
NB: Humid and polluted air may influence
machine life and performance and may result in
increased wear.
NB: Failure to maintain and clean the machine
may affect machine reliability.
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Machine service is required annually or every
350 km depending on what comes first.
6. IDENTIFICATION
These instructions have been made to support the
users of the fiber blowing machine NanoFlow
MAX. The machine type can be identified by the
type plate on the machine. The type plate provides
information about serial number, year of
production and name and address of the
manufacturer.
It is recommended to read this instruction
carefully and become familiar with the
functionality and maintenance of the fiber
blowing machine before use.
7. APPLICATION
The fiber blowing machine NanoFlow MAX is
constructed for blowing fiber into microducts
within the FTTH segment.
We do not recommend use for other applications.
Always use adaptor plates designed for the actual
diameter of fiber and duct. The adaptor plates are
marked with the size for which they are intended.
It is very important to use the correct adaptor
plates. If the adaptor plates do not fit the duct,
dangerous situations may occur.
The machine comes in a carrying case. When the
machine is not in use or during transportation,
always store it in the carrying case.
Charge the battery before operation.
8. MOUNTING
Make sure to place the machine on a stable
foundation before blowing.
Alternatively, place the NanoFlow MAX on the
tripod or in the shoulder strap, depending on the
working situation. Please see the section on
Accessories on page 11 for further information.
9. SUPPLY OF
COMPRESSED AIR
The volume and quality of compressed air is one of
the most important parameters in order to achieve
good results when blowing fiber. The amount of air
needed depends on fiber size, duct size and
blowing distance. A capacity less than 200 l/min. is
not recommend for long blowing distances.
The compressed air must be filtered, cooled and
dried to avoid moisture and dirt in the microduct.
WARNING: Do not use compressed air
directly from a compressor unit, since the
air can be very hot and can damage
microduct, fiber and machinery.
For short blowing distances, the NanoFlow MAX
can be used without supply of air.
NB: To maintain your 36-months warranty, you
have to meet the given service requirements.
NB: The machine is intended for indoor use and
not for use in wet environments, i.e. rainy weather.
If the machine is exposed to rain or humidity, it
can result in malfunction of the machine and lapse
of warranty.
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10. FIBER PROTECTION
The NanoFlow MAX safety system is unique as it protects the fiber from damage, regardless of the machine
setting. The protection system comprises two functions:
Torque Limitation
The system adjusts the pushing force on the fiber.
It means that you can control the load on the fiber
during the blowing process. As a main rule: the
larger the fiber, the higher load it can withstand.
At a point in a typical blowing process, the fiber
blowing speed will decrease due to friction in the
duct. The higher setting of torque, the later this
will happen.
At a point the blowing will stop, as it is no longer
possible to push the fiber with the chosen torque
setting.
The display on the machine
shows “FIB OFF” (fiber
stop).
Wheel Spin Supervision
The system continuously monitors if drive wheel
and support wheel run with the same speed. If
there is a difference in speed, it means that the
drive wheel is spinning on the fiber, and the system
immediately stops the blowing process.
The display on the machine shows “FIB OFF”(fiber
stop).
Typically, this situation will
occur if torque is set too
high for the fiber in question.
Automatic Stop Function
The protection system can be used to make the machine stop automatically when it has reached the goal. All
you need to do is to mount a fiber stop at the end of the duct.
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11. MACHINE OVERVIEW
Adaptor Plates
Inlet Guides
Main Power Switch
Step Switch
Machine runs only
when the Step switch
is actuated
Torque knob
Speed knob
ON Switch
Machine runs
continuously
Meter Counter
Meter/min.
Duct Adaptors
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NB: Too high clamping force can cause fiber damage.
After every fiber blowing deployment job, the clamping
force has to be reset to 1. This secures a longer life of
the machine.
Knob Position
Clamping Force N
1
14
2
18
3
22
4
25
5
29
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12. RUNNING THE FIBER BLOWING MACHINE
Mount the
charged battery
and open the
machine.
1
Mount adaptor
plates (if not
already mounted).
See detailed
mounting guide in
section
“Photo Guide
–Changing
Adaptor Plates”
2
3
Close the lid and
lock it with the
lever. Check that
the fiber is not
stuck and runs
smoothly in the
machine by lifting
the support wheel
and pulling the
fiber a little back
and forth.
4
When fiber safety is
activated, the display
shows FIB OFF.
Press ON to continue
if needed.
To reset the counter
for a new job, switch
off the machine and
then on again on the
main switch.
8
NB: Each fiber blowing job is different, depending on fiber, duct,
quality of compressed air, blowing length, weather conditions etc.
Lift the support
wheel and push the
fiber in between the
wheels, approx.15
cm. Release the
support wheel to let
it fall into place,
thus fixing the fiber
between the
wheels. Check that
the fiber is placed
correctly in the
grooves of the
wheels. Mount the
duct in over the
fiber and into the
adaptor plate.
3
2
6
Set speed, torque and
clamping force
(pictures 5 and 6).
Start with low values
for both speed, torque
and clamping force,
and gradually in-
crease to a suitable
level.
The machine has two
fiber protection
systems –torque
limitation and
spinning protection.
Both systems will
protect the fiber from
damage, independent
of speed and torque
settings.
5
Please see the section
on Fiber Protection on
page 7 for further
information.
Turn on the Main
power switch. Press
ON switch to start
running the machine.
If you press ON
again, the machine
stops.
If you press Step, the
machine keeps
running as long as
you actuate the
switch.
7
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13. ACCESSORIES
We offer of number of accessories for use with the NanoFlow MAX:
Reel holder arm
Reel holder arm for preconnected fiber. For mounting on the NanoFlow MAX,
facilitating the installation of preconnected fiber.
Fiber stop end kit
To be placed at the end of the fiber so that the fiber can move towards a
stop and activate the fiber safety.
Valve for reverse airflow
For removal of fiber from a duct, use the valve to blow compressed air through the
duct so that the fiber can be pulled out.
Aluminium tripod incl. quick connector
Mount the NanoFlow MAX on the tripod and get a good and stable foundation
for fiber blowing. The tripod comes with a quick connector, facilitating
mounting of the NanoFlow MAX. The tripod is easy to move around from job
to job.
Shoulder strap
The user can operate the NanoFlow MAX while carrying it in a shoulder
strap, so there is no need for a table or tripod. Specifically well suited
for preconnected fiber
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14. ADAPTOR PLATES AND DUCT ADAPTORS
It is important that the adaptor plates and duct adaptors fit the actual size of the fiber and the duct. Below is an
overview of the different adaptor components for NanoFlow MAX.
Many different sizes of adaptor plates and duct adaptors
for many different combinations of fiber and duct.
Adaptor Plate Kit
consisting of adaptor plates
and inlet guides
Adaptor Box
with room for four
adaptor plate kits
Adaptor Box
with room for six
duct adaptor kits
Duct Adaptor Kit
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14.1. CHOOSING THE CORRECT ADAPTOR PLATES
A rule of thumb is that the adaptor plate must be at least 0.2 mm larger than the fiber.
Example: If the fiber is 1.1 mm, choose a 1.3 mm adaptor plate.
14.2. PHOTO GUIDE, CHANGING ADAPTOR PLATES
Preparation of adaptor kit for correct fiber and duct size
•Choose the correct size of adaptor plate to suit
the fiber
•Choose the correct size of duct adaptor to suit
the duct.
•For NanoFlow MAX always use adaptor plates
and steel drive wheel marked with “MAX”
•Mount duct adaptors in both adaptor plates.
•Carefully press in the duct adaptors.
•Check that the position of the duct adaptors is
correct. They must fit completely towards the
bottom of the adaptor plates.
•The adaptor plates are now ready for mounting in
the NanoFlow MAX.
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Mounting Adaptor Plates
•Check that the wheels are mounted correctly
•Make sure that machine and wheels are clean and
free from grease and dirt.
•The adaptor plates are not identical. One is for
the top and one is for the bottom.
•The design of the adaptor plates ensures that it is
not possible to mount them the wrong way.
•Click the top adaptor plate into position in the lid
•Click the bottom adaptor plate into position.
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•Like the adaptor plates, the inlet guides are not
identical. One is for the top and one is for the
bottom.
•Like the adaptor plates, the inlet guides must be
at least 0.2 mm larger than the fiber. Example: If
the fiber is 1.1 mm, choose
1.3 mm inlet guides.
•Click the inlet guides into position at top and
bottom.
•The machine is now ready for use.
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15. 3-STEP INSTALLATION GUIDE OF FILER AND
WATER SEPARATOR
3-step installation guide
of the filter and water separator on compressor
Item No.: 103-160601064
1.
Attach the water separator on the
compressor’s discharge nozzle.
2.
Attach air hose on the separator’s
discharge nozzle.
3.
Attach the opposite end of the air hose on
the machine.
NB: Installation of the filter and water separator decreases moisture condensation generated from the airflow of the
compressor. To obtain greater fiber blowing performance and equipment durability, we also recommend the use of a
dryer/cooler during fiber blowing deployment jobs.
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16. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer:
Fremco A/S
Ellehammervej 14
DK-9900 Frederikshavn
Denmark
We hereby declare that
101-1909110001 Nanoflow MAX fiber blowing machine
from Serial No. 9328.3023
is manufactured in conformity with the EC Directives
EC Directives:
2006/42/EC –the Machinery Directive
The directive has the dual aim of harmonising the health and safety requirements applicable to machinery on
the basis of a high level of protection of health and safety, while ensuring the free circulation of machinery on
the EU market.
2014/30/EU - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
The directive ensures that electrical and electronic equipment does not generate, or is not affected by,
electromagnetic disturbance.
2014/35/EU –The Low Voltage Directive
The directive ensures that electrical equipment within certain voltage limits provides a high level of protection
for European citizens, and benefits fully from the Single Market
International standards:
DS/EN ISO 12100:2011- Safety of machinery
The standard specifies basic terminology, principles and a methodology for achieving safety in the design of
machinery. It specifies principles of risk assessment and risk reduction to help designers in achieving this
objective
European standards:
DS/EN ISO 4414:2010 - Pneumatic fluid power
ISO 4414:2010 deals with all significant hazards associated with pneumatic fluid power systems and specifies
principles to apply in order to avoid those hazards when the systems are put to their intended use.
Technical file responsible:
Kasper Mikkelsen
Research & Development Manager
Ellehammervej 14, DK-9900 Frederikshavn
Attested by:
Kim Lindblad Carlsen Kasper Mikkelsen
Managing Director R&D Manager
Frederikshavn, 15.10.2019 Frederikshavn, 01.07.2021
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17. UKCA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer:
Fremco A/S
Ellehammervej 14
DK-9900 Frederikshavn
Denmark
We hereby declare that
101-1909110001 Nanoflow MAX fiber blowing machine
from Serial No. 9328.3023
Is manufactured in conformity with
UK Directives:
2008 No. 1597 –Supply of Machine (safety) regulations 2008
The purpose of the legislation is to ensure safe machinery is placed on the market or put into service by
requiring manufacturers to show how their machinery meet the ‘essential health and safety requirements’
2016 No. 1091 - Electromagnetic Compatibility regulations 2016
The purpose of the legislation is to ensure safe products are placed on the GB market by requiring
manufacturers to show how their products meet the ‘essential requirements’
2016 No.1101 –Electrical Equipment (Safety) regulations 2016
International standards:
DS/EN ISO 12100:2011- Safety of machinery
The standard specifies basic terminology, principles and a methodology for achieving safety in the design of
machinery. It specifies principles of risk assessment and risk reduction to help designers in achieving this
objective.
European standards:
DS/EN ISO 4414:2010 - Pneumatic fluid power
ISO 4414:2010 deals with all significant hazards associated with pneumatic fluid power systems and specifies
principles to apply in order to avoid those hazards when the systems are put to their intended use.
Technical file responsible:
Kasper Mikkelsen
Research & Development Manager
Ellehammervej 14, DK-9900 Frederikshavn
Attested by:
Kim Lindblad Carlsen Kasper Mikkelsen
Managing Director R&D Manager
Frederikshavn, 01.07.2021 Frederikshavn, 01.07.2021
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