
3. Safety Regulations
Read and understand all procedures and safety instructions before using the V2. Please note all
safety information on this page and take note of specific safety requirements explained by procedures
outlined in this manual. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury, proper-
ty damage, or death. The equipment must only be handled by trained and authorized personnel who
have read and understood all documentation. In the event of mishaps or breakdown, see section 3.1.
The machine is delivered in a custom hard case. When transported, the machine shall be placed in the
hard case. The hard case must be locked, and when transported by car, the locked case should be
strapped in a safe way, preventing it from overturning if the car brakes hard.
3.2. Workplace Safety
1. Wear personal protective equipment: ear protection, hard hat, safety glasses, steel reinforced safe-
ty shoes, and light leather work gloves (OSHA-approved or Personal Protective Equipment Directive
89/686/EEC-compliant).
2. The operator is responsible that no children or unauthorized persons are close to the machine while
in operation.
3. Do not operate this equipment with guards removed or damaged.
4. It’s strictly forbidden to wear loose fitted clothing and jewelry when operating the machine.
5. Check machine before starting for worn or damaged parts, loose nuts and bolts etc.
6. If machine is left unattended, ensure that unauthorized use is prevented.
7. Keep long hair securely tied back.
8. The safe use of this equipment requires operators to stand on stable ground.
9. Be careful when handling cables and live wires
10. Be careful when handling pressurized lines and hoses.
11. Stay clear of cables or lines under tension.
12. Use the machine only for its intended purpose.
13. Do not place cable drums too close to the unit. Position the drum minimum 2 meters from machine.
14. Keep hands away from drive wheels and moving parts during operation.
15. Beware of hot and cold surfaces, machine uses compressed air.
16. The machine is equipped with a handle; use this when lifting or handling the machine. The machi-
ne weighs more than 11 kg (24 lb). When lifting, be careful and avoid personal injury and machine
damage.
17. Beware of exposed electrical contacts. Do not touch, or allow metal objects to come into contact.
18. Machine may cause additional fire hazard if involved in an existing fire due to compressed air.
19. No personnel are to be in manholes or ducts when the Fiber Blowing Machine is being operated
20. Ensure no personnel are in the manhole at the far end of the cable run. Severe personal injury may
result.
21. The machine must be operated on firm ground.
22. Only use the machine for its intended purpose, do not use the belt drive without the air chamber to
push or to retrieve cable, blow air in the far end to help cable recovery.
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3.1. Machine Safety Shutdown
1. Activate the Emergency Stop by turning the red knob clockwise.
2. Close the air valve.
3. Turn o the compressor.
4. Open the duct air release valve.
5. Disassemble the unpressurized air hose from the Machine.
Turn the red knob counterclockwise to deactivate the emergency stop.