Southwire Triggers TSS-01 User manual

TESTING EQUIPMENT
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Operating Instructions
Southwire™Triggers®
Wireless Safety Switch System
TSS-01
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS
CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.

Table of Contents
Description ............................................................................................2
Safety.................................................................................................3-4
Purpose of this Manual.........................................................................4
Identification
………………………………………………………........ 5-10
Pairing Instructions………………………………………………….....…11
System Operation..........................................................................12-14
Battery Charging and System Storage...............................................14
Parts List............................................................................................ 15
Specifications…..................................................................................15
Warranty.........................................................................................16-18

Description
The Triggers®dual remote foot pedal system is designed for power
control and safety for all your cable pulling and feeding applications.
The person operating the puller and the person feeding the wire both
have control over the puller’s motor. The hand held units serve a dual
purpose. First, they allow a safety observer to shut down the puller’s
motor in the event of an emergency. Secondly, they act as a range
extender for the system. All of this is accomplished by simply press-
ing down or lifting off the Triggers foot pedal. Both foot pedals must
be engaged in order for the puller motor to operate. Any time either
foot pedal is released or the stop button on the hand held unit is
pressed the puller motor will stop. The Triggers Master and Remote
units may also be used as standalone foot pedals if desired, requiring
only one operator to run the cable puller or feeder’s motor.
Communication between units is wireless. Triggers®foot switches will
continue communication up to 1500 feet between walls and obstruc-
tions and up to 1.5 miles line of sight. With the addition of Hand Held
units, this range can be extended over greater distances. The Triggers
units are equipped with a series of lights indicating the units are in
range or that one pedal is depressed and the other is not. This helps
to decrease the chance of miscommunication during a wire pull.

Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Southwire Tools and
Equipment. This instruction manual and any markings on the tool pro-
vide information for avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to
the use of this tool. Observe all of the safety information provided.
Read and understand all instructions and safety
information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool.
• Only qualified persons should operate the Triggers.
• Wear eye protection and hardhat when using this tool.
• Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or medication.
• Always follow operating procedures.
• Avoid accidental starting. Make sure switch is off before plugging it in.
• Do not operate this tool with a puller while wearing loose fitting
clothing.
• Lift foot off Trigger when wrapping rope on capstan.
• When using this tool, always follow the safety procedures set forth in
this manual as well as all other safety procedures necessary and proper
when using tools of this type.
WARNING:
Personal Safety Hazards
WARNING:
• Use this tool for manufacturer’s intended purpose only. Any use other
than described in this manual can result in injury or property damage.
• Only qualified personnel should use Southwire™Triggers®Wireless
Safety Switch System.
Tool Use Hazards
WARNING:
Safety

Safety cont.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool can increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not place Triggers in standing water.
• Plug into a (GFCI) ground fault interrupted circuit outlet only.
• Use a 10 gauge 20 Amp 120 Volt extension cord.
• Maintain proper care of power cords. Do not use the cord to carry the tool
or pull the plug from an outlet. Replace damaged cords immediately.
Damaged cords can increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not use this tool near live circuits. Shut off and lock out power when
working near existing circuits.
Electric Shock Hazards
WARNING:
• Do not open or disassemble battery pack.
• Do not expose to fire or open flame.
• Do not mix batteries of varying sizes or chemistries or types.
• Do not puncture, deform, incinerate, or heat or use in environments
above 85°C or 194°F.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT
IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
Battery Pack
WARNING:
Purpose Of This Manual
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize personnel with the
safe operation for the Southwire™Triggers®Wireless Safety Switch
System. Keep this manual available to all personnel. Replacement
manuals are available upon request at no charge at www.southwire-
tools.com.

Master Unit Identification
1. Power Switch
2. Stand Alone Switch
3. Stand Alone On Indicator Light
4. Power Indicator Light
5. Vac Low Indicator Light
6. Linked Indicator Light
7. Master Unit Stand Alone
Indicator Light
8. Stop Indicator Light
9. Ready Indicator Light
10. Running Indicator Light
11. Antenna
12. Signal Strength Indicator
13. Amperage Draw Indicator
14. Pair Unit Switch
15. Foot Pedal
16. A/C Power Input 20A 120V
17. A/C Power Output 20A 120V

Master Unit Identification cont.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
• POWER LIGHT (RED): Indicates unit is powered on
• VAC LOW (AMBER): Indicates A/C line voltage has dropped below
recommended optimal range
• LINKED LIGHT (BLUE): Indicates that unit is linked to the system
• REMOTE UNIT STAND ALONE LIGHT (BLUE): Indicates that the remote unit
is in stand alone mode
• STOP LIGHT (RED): Indicates that pull is at complete stop
• FLASHING STOP (FORCED STOP): Stop has been pressed on hand held unit
• READY LIGHT (AMBER): Indicates that one pedal is depressed and there is no
forced stop condition present
• FLASHING READY: Only one button under foot pedal is depressed
• RUNNING LIGHT (GREEN): Indicates that both pedals are depressed and the
pull is in progress
• AMPERAGE DRAW INDICATOR: Shows approximate amperage draw for the
puller motor. USE LOW GEAR WHEN AMPERAGE DRAW INDICATOR REACHES
MAX IF PULLER IS NOT ALREADY IN LOW GEAR.

Remote Unit Identification
1. Power Switch
2. Stand Alone Switch
3. Stand Alone On Indicator Light
4. Power Indicator Light
5. Vac Low Indicator Light
6. Linked Indicator Light
7. Master Unit Stand Alone
Indicator Light
8. Stop Indicator Light
9. Ready Indicator Light
10. Running Indicator Light
11. Antenna
12. Signal Strength Indicator
13. Battery Meter
14. Pair Unit Switch
15. Foot Pedal
16. A/C Power Input 15A 120V
17. A/C Power Output 15A 120V

Remote Unit Identification cont.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
• POWER LIGHT (RED): Indicates unit is powered on
• VAC LOW (AMBER): Indicates A/C line voltage has dropped below
recommended optimal range
• LINKED LIGHT (BLUE): Indicates that unit is linked to the system
• MASTER UNIT STAND ALONE LIGHT (BLUE): Indicates that the master unit
is in stand alone mode
• STOP LIGHT (RED): Indicates that pull is at complete stop
• FLASHING STOP (FORCED STOP): Stop has been pressed on hand held unit
• READY LIGHT (AMBER): Indicates that one pedal is depressed and there is no
forced stop condition present
• FLASHING READY: Only one button under foot pedal is depressed
• RUNNING LIGHT (GREEN): Indicates that both pedals are depressed and the
pull is in progress
• BATTERY METER: Shows approximate level of charge during use and charging
• RAPID FULL FLASHING BATTERY METER: Shows battery or charging fault
• SINGLE FLASHING BAR: Shows approximate battery level while charging

Hand Held Unit Identification
1. Power Switch
2. Power Indicator Light
3. Charge Indicator Light
4. Linked Indicator Light
5. Stand Alone Indicator Light
6. Stop Indicator Light
7. Ready Indicator Light
8. Running Indicator Light
9. Antenna
10. Signal Strength Indicator
11. Battery Meter
12. Pair Unit Switch
13. Stop Switch

Hand Held Unit Identification cont.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
• POWER LIGHT (RED): Indicates unit is powered on
• CHARGE (AMBER): Indicates unit is charging
• LINKED LIGHT (BLUE): Indicates that unit is linked to the system master/remote
• STAND ALONE LIGHT (BLUE): Indicates that either master or remote unit is in
stand alone mode
• STOP LIGHT (RED): Indicates that pull is at complete stop
• READY LIGHT (AMBER): Indicates that one pedal is depressed and there is no
forced stop condition present
• RUNNING LIGHT (GREEN): Indicates that both pedals are depressed and the
pull is in progress

System comes from the factory with all units Paired.
1. Turn on Master Unit.
2. Turn on all other units to be paired.
3. Hold down “PAIR” button on Master unit until “LINKED” light
begins flashing.
4. Hold “PAIR” button on unit to be paired to Master until the
“LINKED” light starts flashing.
5. Once unit is paired one LED on the Amperage draw indicator will
light up for each paired unit, the “LINKED” light on the unit being
paired will turn off and the unit will cycle through all of the LED’s.
6. Repeat step 4 for each additional unit to be paired. Each additional
unit paired will have a corresponding LED light up on the Amperage
Draw Indicator.
7. The number of units paired can be verified by counting the number
of LED’s lit up on the Amperage Draw Indicator.
8. Once all desired units are paired press the “PAIR” button on the
Master Unit to complete the pairing process
Pairing Instructions
NOTE: If adding to or removing units from the system it is suggested, but not
necessary, that all units be re-paired. To clear all paired units, on Master
pedal hold down the “PAIR UNIT” button while turning on the pedal. This will
clear the list of all previously paired units and put the pedal into pairing
mode. Once this has been done, start from step 4 of the pairing instructions.
SET UP
1. Plug a 20 amp 120 Volt, 10 gauge extension cord into the extension
cord input (16) of the Master Unit. If using a 15 amp motor or less
you may plug in a 15 amp 120 Volt extension cord using a 20 amp
to 15 amp adaptor plug.
2. Plug Puller’s electrical cord into Triggers input (17).
3. Lift up antenna (11).
System Operation

Before using the Triggers®system all battery powered units should be
fully charged
1. Turn on Master Unit by pressing the power button (1). Power light
(4) will indicate power to the unit.
2. Turn on the Remote Unit by pressing the Power button (1). Power
light will indicate power to the unit.
3. Turn on the Hand Held Units by pressing the Power button (1).
Power light will indicate power to the unit.
4. The Master unit will scan for Remote or Hand Held units. As they
are found, an LED on the amperage indicator will light up and the
Signal Strength Indicator on the corresponding Remote or Hand
Held Unit will display signal strength. This process can take several
seconds.
5. Once all units are accounted for, Press the pedal on the master unit
and all units’ “LINKED” light will come on.
BEFORE USING THE SYSTEM TO PULL CABLE VERIFY THAT ALL UNITS
FUNCTION AS OUTLINED BELOW
• Prior to engaging the foot pedals, the indicator light will show “STOP”.
• If both pedals are engaged the “RUNNING” indicator will be on and
the output to the feeder or puller’s motor will be turned on.
• If either pedal is lifted the puller will stop and the indicator light will
read “READY”.
• If stop button is pressed on any Hand Held unit, the puller will stop
and the “STOP” light will flash on the Master, Remote and Hand unit
on which it was pressed. This is a “forced stop”. The other Hand
Held units will have a solid “STOP” light. To clear this condition hold
down the stop button on the unit on which it was pressed until the
“STOP” light quits flashing.
Operation

MASTER UNIT AS STAND ALONE FOOT SWITCH
1. Plug a 20 amp 120 Volt extension cord into the extension cord input
(13). If using a 15 amp motor or less you may plug in a 15 amp 120
Volt extension cord using a 20 amp to 15 amp adaptor plug.
2. Plug Puller’s electrical extension cord into Triggers®switches input (17).
3. Turn on the Master Unit by pressing the Power button (1). Power light
will indicate power to the unit.
4. Press the Stand Alone button ON (2). Light (3) will indicate unit is in
Stand Alone and may be used without the Remote or Hand Held Units.
5. If the Remote unit or Hand Units are turned on and linked there is an
indicator that will show the Master unit is in standalone mode.
• The Hand Held unit can be used to stop the pull even if the
Master unit is in Stand Alone mode.
6. Turn on puller’s power switch allowing total control to the Triggers
Master foot pedal.
7. Pushing down on the Triggers Master foot pedal (11) will start the puller’s
motor. Lifting off of the Foot Pedal will stop the puller’s motor.
REMOTE UNIT AS STAND ALONE FOOT SWITCH
1. Plug a 15 amp 120 Volt extension cord into the extension cord input (17).
2. Plug equipment electrical extension cord into Triggers input (17).
3. Turn on the Remote Unit by pressing the Power button (1). Power light
will indicate power to the unit.
4. Switch the Stand Alone button ON (2). Light (3) will indicate unit is in
Stand Alone and may be used without the Master or Hand Held Units.
5. If the Master unit or Hand Units are turned on and linked there is an
indicator that will show the Remote unit is in standalone mode.
• The Hand Held unit can be used to stop the pull even if the Remote
unit is in Stand Alone mode.
6. Turn on pusher’s power switch allowing total control to the Triggers
foot pedal.
7. Pushing down on the Triggers Foot Pedal (11) will start the feeder’s
motor. Lifting off the Foot Pedal will stop the feeder’s motor.
Operation cont.

AMPERAGE DRAW INDICATOR AND LOW VAC INDICATOR
The amperage Draw Indicator is scaled to read from 0 to 20 Amps. This is
not a safety feature and is to be used for reference only. The unit itself does
not provide any over amperage protection.
LOW VAC indicator light indicates when the line voltage has dropped
below the minimum recommended input voltage. This is not a safety fea-
ture and is to be used for reference only. The unit itself does not provide
any under voltage protection.
BATTERY CHARGING AND SYSTEM STORAGE
Both the Remote Unit and the Hand Held Units contain Li-Ion battery
packs that require periodic freshening charges at least once every 6
months. Before storage, all battery-operated units in the system should be
charged to approximately 60 percent. Case provides for quick and easy
recharging. Place Hand Held units in their respective docking stations, Plug
Remote foot switch into power strip. Plug power strip into outlet and allow
all components to charge in the case.
REMOTE PEDAL
1. Plug pedal into outlet. Battery meter will show approximate level of
charge. Once charging is complete, the battery meter will go solid.
HAND HELD UNIT
1. Plug supplied 9V power supply into docking station.
2. Plug 9V power supply in to outlet.
3. Place Hand Held unit into docking station. While in the docking station,
the “CHARGE” light will illuminate and the battery meter will flash the
approximate level of charge. Once charging is complete the battery
meter will go solid and “CHARGE” light will turn off.
Operation cont.

Parts List
Model Number
TTS-01
TSS-MP
TSS-RP
TSS-HH
TSS-DS
TSS-HHC
TSS-CC
TSS-B
TSS-PS
Specifications
Stock Number
59713201
59894801
59894901
59895001
59895101
59895201
59713101
59973301
59895301
Description
SOUTHWIRE™Triggers®SET
MASTER PEDAL
REMOTE PEDAL
HAND HELD UNIT
HAND HELD DOCKING STATION
DOCKING STATION POWER SUPPLY
CARRYING CASE
BATTERY
7 PLUG POWER STRIP
1. Master Unit
2. Remote Unit
3. 2 Hand Held Units
4. 2 Docking Stations
5. 2 9V Power Supplies
• Model# TSS-01
• Stock# 59713201
• Name- Southwire™Triggers®
Wireless Safety Switch System
• Length- 16.42”
• Width- 21.50”
• Height- 12.54”
• Weight- 30 lbs
• Patent Number- U.S. Patent No.
8,058,578 Other Patents Pending

Warranty On Southwire Contractor Equipment
What Does This Warranty Cover?
Five-Year Limited Warranty on Contractor Equipment
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. The following products
are excluded from this 5-Year Limited Warranty and are subject to
separate warranty terms: rope, blades, dies, draw studs, grips, South-
wire Contractor Equipment electronic components, and Material
Boxes. Under this 5-Year Limited Warranty, the following are also ex-
cluded and Southwire Company, LLC will have no liability for any of
the following: normal wear and tear resulting from product use and
damage arising out of misuse, abuse, modification, and improper
product maintenance. This warranty also does not cover Southwire
Contractor Equipment products that have been modified by any party
other than Southwire Company, LLC or its authorized third party des-
ignee. This 5-Year Limited Warranty is not transferrable to or enforce-
able by any person other than the product’s original end user.
One-Year Limited Warranty on Rope, Blades, Dies, Draw Studs, Grips,
and Southwire Contractor Equipment Electronic Components
Under this 1-Year Limited Warranty, Southwire Company, LLC war-
rants that all Southwire Ropes, Blades, Dies, Draw Studs, Grips, and
Southwire Contractor Equipment Electronic Components will be free
from manufacturer defects for a period of one-year from the date of
the original end user’s purchase. Under this 1-Year Limited Warranty
for the aforementioned Southwire Contractor Equipment items, the
following are excluded and Southwire Company, LLC will have no
liability for any of the following: normal wear and tear resulting from
product use and damage arising out of misuse, abuse, modification,
and improper product maintenance. This warranty also does not
cover Southwire Contractor Equipment that has been modified by any
party other than Southwire Company, LLC or its authorized third party
designee. This 1-Year Limited Warranty is not transferrable to or en-
forceable by any person other than the product’s original end user.

Warranty On Southwire Contractor Equipment cont.
Exclusion of Incidental, Consequential, Indirect, Special and Punitive
Damages
SOUTHWIRE MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT SOUTHWIRE CON-
TRACTOR EQUIPMENT PRODUCTS WILL BE MERCHANTABLE OR
FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOUTHWIRE MAKES NO
OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OTHER THAN THE
RELEVANT WARRANTY SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS WAR-
RANTY SECTION. SOUTHWIRE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY IN-
CIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED LIFETIME WAR-
RANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.
Warranty Claim Information/How Do You Get Service?
For all warranty, customer service, and product return authorizations
and inquiries, please contact Southwire’s Tools & Assembled
Products at:
Southwire Tools & Assembled Products
840 Old Bremen Road
Carrollton, GA, 30117
Phone Number: 1.855.SW.Tools

Warranty On Southwire Contractor Equipment cont.
1. All warranty claims must be approved by Southwire’s Tools &
Assembled Products Warranty Department prior to return of
product. If Southwire determines that a product is defective,
Southwire will, at its option, repair or replace defective products or
defective product components, free of charge.
2. Upon approval, Southwire will issue a Product Return Authorization
Form which will include instructions on how and where to return the
product. The product serial number and the original date of
delivery must be set forth on the Product Return Authorization
Form.
3. Southwire will cover standard freight charges (FedEx Ground rate)
incurred in connection with products that Southwire ultimately
determines to be defective.
4. All defective components and defective products that Southwire
replaces under these Warranties will become Southwire’s property
and will be retained by Southwire.
Repairing Your Product When it is Out of Warranty
Southwire is happy to provide information about where a purchaser
can send a product for repair at consumers’ own expense, please
contact 1.855.SW.tools or visit www.southwiretools.com/tools/home.-
do for more information about servicing for Southwire Products.

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