M. C. Miller Co. HlP010 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Hip Pack Wire Dispenser
#30 - 34 AWG Wire
Part # HlP010
M. C. Miller Co., Inc.
11640 U. S. Highway 1
Sebastian, FL 32958
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Specifications
Length
9.00 inch
Diameter
5.00 inch
Nylon Weather Resistant Covering
Lexan© Inner Container
Part Numbers
Hip Pack Wire Dispenser
HIP010
#30 AWG Wire –1 Mile
TRI021
#34 AWG Wire –3 Miles
TRI022
Spool Lock with Terminal
HIP030
Meter Lead Binding Post
TER012
Hip Pack Test Lead –6 Inches
HIP027
Introduction
The MCM Hip Pack Wire Dispenser (HlP010), was developed and designed
for use with the SinCorder, and Sin 2 or other data logger instruments. Its
purpose is to simplify making over-the-line type tests. It is also very suitable
for numerous other applications where it would be convenient or desirable for
the operator to have his or her hands free.

Features
A lightweight, soft sided padded case with a zippered top closure.
An inner Lexan* container protects the wire.
A center mounting post with hold down fitting.
Binding posts for both the core wire and the test lead wire which connects to the
meter.
Large exterior fabric loop for attachment to virtually any type of waist belt
support.
A smooth feed through grommet allows the wire to pay out freely.
Set Up Procedure
(Fold abrasive screen in half and pull copper wire between halves to remove insulation)
1) Unzip the top portion of the padded pack and fold it back.
2) Unscrew the wire spool and hold down fitting with the core wire binding post attached.
3) Carefully pull out (partially only) the center core wire tail from the spool. Carefully scrape the
insulation from about one inch of the tail end.
4) Unwind the trailing end of the wire from around the spool. Feed this end up through the
opening (trailing wire feed through) in top portion of the Hip Pack.
5) Insert the plastic wire spool over the aluminum spool support. Make sure that the center core
wire tail end is facing UP.
6) Screw on the spool lock down fitting and securely tighten.
7) Slip the insulation-free end of the core wire between the jaws of the binding post. Tighten the
terminal down on the wire to make a firm contact. This creates continuity between the spool of wire,
the aluminum spool support, and the meter lead binding post.
8) After the connection is tight, make certain that all loose wire from the core is securely and
neatly tucked away.
9) Close the zippered top portion of the hip pack, making sure not to tangle any of the wire
inside.
1O) Secure the pack to a belt using the loop provided on the hip pack.

Ready For Use
Withthe abovestepscompleted,you'rejust about ready to beonyour way. Thetrailingend
of the wire (fed throughthetopofthehippack)isgenerallyusedas yourstructure lead
(connection)wire. Forthispurpose, removeseveralinchesofinsulationfromtheendofthis
wire, and connect it to the structure or test point available. Connect atest leadwire
from the meter bindingpost onthe bottom of the hippackto your volt meter. Forpotential
testing,connectanothertest lead wire(notsupplied)fromyourmetertothereference
electrode. Secure thetrailingwire toastable point at the connection point.
Test your setup before you move! Make a simple potential testanddetermineifyour
reading iswithinthe expectedtolerance. Ifitis,you'reonyourway. Asyou begin,adjust the
hippackforcomfortofwearing;try it at the small of your back. In the beginning, proceed
slowly tomakesure thewire feeds outfreely from the spool in the hip pack. REMEMBER,
thewire you are workingwith isanextremely light weight No.30 or 34 AWG, whichhas
beenusedsuccessfully, butitwillnot take alot of abuse orrough handling.
Thisisn’t disposablewireandshouldnotbeleft in the field. People, animals,and
machinerymay becomeentangled.
Depending uponthe terrain,thewire may bepulledback fromonelocation.Tying a knot in the
end will give visual assurancethatnowirehasbeenleftintheright-of-way. Iftheareais
extremelybushy,thewire mayhavetobe gathered by walking back alongthe path.
Weat the M.C. MillerCo., Inc.believethat the Hip Pack,usedinconjunction withanyof
ourfinelineof corrosioncontrol/cathodicprotectiontest instruments or dataloggers,will ease
yourtask of gathering information from the field. If at any time you see a need for
improvementormodification tothe HipPackthat makes yourjob easier, pleasebringittoour
attention.