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USER'S GUIDE & SAFETY MANUAL USER'S GUIDE & SAFETY MANUAL

ARS301 Underground Pulling Trailer

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Important Safety Notice


Before using a Condux Hydraulic Puller, operators must read and understand all procedures and safety
instructions. Note all safety information on this page, and note specific safety requirements as explained
by the procedures in this manual.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury or death.

ADVERTENCIA:
Favor de leer y comprender todas las instucciones de operación y seguridad antes de usar la máquina. Si
Ud. No comprende las instrucciones favor de consultarle a su jefe.

Save this user’s guide for future reference.

COMMUNICATION WITH THE MANUFACTURER:


For information related to the machine (use, maintenance, spare parts), always state the Model Number,
Serial Number, Manufacturing Year, and Order Number. This information can be found in the
Parts-Identification Table.

Manufacturer:
Condux International, Inc.
145 Kingswood Drive
Mankato, MN 56002-0247
1-507-387-6576
Fax 1-507-387-1442
E-mail: cndxinfo@condux.com

For questions on:

SAFETY - OPERATIONS - APPLICATIONS

CALL 1-800-533-2077

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 G. REMOVE REEL SPIDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15


COMMUNICATION WITH THE MANUFACTURER . . . . . . 2 H. ATTACH REEL SPIDER TO CABLE REEL . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 I. LOAD REEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 J. POSITION REEL FOR OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 K. LOAD CABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
OPERATOR INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 L. PAYOUT CABLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . .4 M. PULLBACK OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
OPERATION INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 6 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR MACHINE USE . . . . . . .5 A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
OPERATORS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 B. FLUID LEVELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 C. TIRE PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
A. CAPABILITIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 D. SUGGESTED LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
B. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 E. ENDOTHERMIC ENGINE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . 21
C. ACOUSTIC EMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 F. HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
D. OPERATING CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 G. STATIONARY BRAKE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
E. TEMPERATURE LIMITS FOR HYDRAULIC OIL . . . . .7 H. GREASING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3 SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 I. OTHER PERIODIC OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
A. SAFETY DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 J. SUMMARY TABLE FOR ORDINARY MAINTENANCE . . 24
B. EMERGENCY STOP DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 K. HOW TO DISABLE THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
C. PERIODIC OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 L. TRANSPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
D. RESIDUAL RISKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 M. EXTENDED SERVICE STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
E. MACHINE USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 N. STRIPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
F. RESPONSIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 7 SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4 TRANSPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 8 SECTION 8: APPENDICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
A. LIFTING THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 9 SECTION 9: WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
B. TRANSPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 FACTORY ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
C. UNPACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
D. TRANSPORT ON TRAILER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5 OPERATING PROCEEDURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
A. GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
B. OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
C. POSITIONING AND ANCHORING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
D. STABILIZE PULLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
E. START UP PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
F. LOWER REAR ELEVATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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General Information

1.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The ARS301 hydraulic puller provides up to 5620 lbs. (2549.2 kg) of pulling force and
a maximum speed of 191 ft/min. (58.2 m/min.) It comes equipped with a hydraulic
dynamometer with set point and automatic control of the maximum pull, as well as a
noise reduction kit. The puller is designed to string one rope. The ARS301 bull-wheel
grooves are made of thermally treated steel.

SAFETY INFORMATION
• Only trained and qualified operators should use this machine.
• Qualified operators are those persons who have received training from the
machine owner’s company or from the manufacturer.
• Use this machine only for the work it was designed to do.
• Never use this machine with unauthorized personnel on the work site.
• Contact the manufacturer’s After-sales-Service for questions regarding
operation, function, maintenance, etc..

OPERATOR INFORMATION
• Operators must be aware of all local, state, and federal safety regulations
governing the use of this equipment.
• Operators must wear suitable clothing to reduce the possibility of entanglement
in the machine’s moving parts. Operators must avoid chains or other jewelry for
the same reason.
• Operators must always use personal protective gear (i.e. gloves, boots, helmets,
etc.).
• Hearing protection is required at all times.
• Operators must carefully follow all hazard-related instructions contained in this
instruction manual or indicated on the machine.
• The work area must be as free as possible of oil or other liquid spills as well as
materials or equipment that may be considered an obstacle to proper operation.
• Operators must absolutely avoid direct inhalation of the system’s engine
exhaust gas.
• Operators must know and follow safety directives for accident prevention in the
country where the machine is used.
• Operators must not tamper with nor perform unauthorized interventions on this
machine on their own.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION


• Never carry out any kind of maintenance or to adjust any settings on this
machine while stringing (except where indicated in this manual).
• Stop the engine before carrying out any maintenance (except for those
instances indicated otherwise in this manual) and wait till the system
components are cool to the touch.
• All the maintenance operations performed on this machine must be carried out
on a level surface and while the system is not under load.
• Only authorized and trained personnel are to perform maintenance, either
scheduled maintenance or repairs.
• Authorized and trained personnel are those persons who have received training
on the maintenance of this equipment from the machine owner’s company or
from the manufacturer.
• Maintenance personnel must wear suitable clothes to reduce the possibility of
entanglement in the machine’s moving parts. They must avoid chains and other
4 jewelry for the same reason.

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• Operators must use personal protective gear (i.e. gloves, boots, helmets, etc.).
• Hearing protection is required at all times.

All maintenance operations, both scheduled and repairs, must be carried out
according to the instructions included in this manual or following technical instructions
provided by the manufacturer.

!Failure to follow these instructions relieves the manufacturer of


any responsibility and voids the warranty.

OPERATION INFORMATION
• The ARS301 is a puller suitable for stringing and recovering low and medium
overhead lines.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR MACHINE USE


• Only employed and qualified operators must use the machine.
• A qualified operator is intended to be the person who has received a qualified
training from the Company or, as alternative, from the manufacturer.
• Machine must be used only for the work it was designed for.
• Machine cannot be used with non-authorised personnel on the working site.
• For safety reasons, during transport the machine comes without hydraulic oil or
fuel.
• Characteristics and required quantities are listed in the present manual.
• For questions regarding operation, function, maintenance, etc., contact the
manufacturer’s After-Sales Service.

OPERATORS MANUAL
• Information contained in this manual applies to all the operators charged with
the use and/or the maintenance of the machine.
• This instruction manual is not a training manual.
• Before using the machine, the job site supervisor and operators must read this
instruction manual.
• Supervisors must inform operators about the instructions contained in this
manual.
• Operators must carefully follow the instructions contained in this manual.
• Before using the ARS301, operators must know the positions and the operation
of all the controls.
• Job site supervisors must verify that instructions contained in this manual are
applied.
• Keep this instruction manual with the machine for the entire life of the machine
in order to be available to all potential users and operators.
• Keep this instruction manual in a sheltered and dry place.

!ATTENTION: This manual belongs exclusively to the manufacturer.


Reproduction of the contents (even in part) is forbidden.

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Technical Specifications
4.

2.
A. CAPABILITIES

Functioning as a Puller
Imperial Metric
Maximum intermittent pull: 5620 lbs 2549.2 kg
Maximum continuous pull: 4496 lbs 2039.4 kg
Continuous speed: 92 ft/minute 28 m/minute
Maximum continuous speed: 191 ft/minute 58.2 m/minute
Continuous pull: 2248 lbs 1019.7 kg

!ATTENTION: Using a rope with a smaller diameter than the


maximum will reduce the pulling capacity of the machine in
accordance with the breaking load of the rope or of the conductor.

Performances are referred to the machine without optional, at sea level and at 20°C.

B. SPECIFICATIONS
Bull-wheels nominal diameter: 10 in. 0.254 m
Bull-wheels lining: heat-treated steel
Max. rope diameter: 0.39 inches 9.9 mm
Diesel engine: LOMBARDINI mod.
LDW 1404 FOCS
power 33 hp
3600 rpm
water-cooled
Electric system: 12 V
Transmission: closed hydraulic circuit with hydraulic oil
cooling
Axle: Torsion Axle

C. ACOUSTIC EMISSION
Level of continuous sound pressure to the operator seat (UNI 9432)
Lep = 85 dB(A)

D. OPERATING CONDITIONS
Temperature from: 14°F to +104°F -10°C to 40°C
Relevant moisture from: 30% to 90% ± 5%
Weather conditions: any (in line with working conditions)
Natural and/or artificial lighting of the working site

E. TEMPERATURE LIMITS FOR HYDRAULIC OIL

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When using the ARS301, always be aware of the operating conditions and their
effects on the possibility of exceeding the following temperature limits for the system’s
hydraulic oil.

TEMPERATURE LIMITS FOR HYDRAULIC OIL in °F (°C)


Hydraulic Oil Viscosity
Working conditions
VG 22 VG 32 VG 46 VG 68
5.8 6.8 19 31
Minimum temperature running in neutral position
(-14.56) (-14) (-7.2) (-0.5)
46 61 75 90
Minimum temperature running in full load
(7.7) (16.1) (23.8) (32.2)
118 134 153 169
Maximum temperature running in full load
(47.7) (56.6) (67.2) (76.1)
145 163 181 199
Maximum temperature running in neutral position
(62.7) (72.7) (82.7) (92.7)

For additional information concerning the hydraulic oil, see chapter “Maintenance”
and the attached comparative table of the oils used on the machine.

Safety Information
3.

3.
A. SAFETY DEVICES
The ARS301 has the following safety devices:
• Load-limiting device: stops the engine once the maximum pre-set load value
has been exceeded
• Mechanical vacuum brake: stops movement in case of lack of hydraulic
pressure
• Timing case: to protect moving parts where technologically possible

!DANGER: Never use the machine without protecting timing cases


or with damaged/disconnected safety devices.

!ATTENTION: After a serious emergency and/or use of the vacuum


brake, check the wear condition of the discs and the efficiency of
the brake itself; if necessary, replace the brake discs before
re-using the machine.

B. EMERGENCY STOP DEVICE


An emergency stop device (push-button) acts directly on the endothermic engine.

!ATTENTION: Use the emergency stop device ONLY in dangerous


situations for the operators’ safety.

!PROHIBITION: Use the emergency stop device only for


emergency situations.

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C. PERIODIC OPERATIONS
Daily, before starting the work, the operator must verify the performance of the
machine’s safety devices.

!ATTENTION: Do not ever modify safety devices. The manufacturer


declines any responsibility as consequence of the non-functioning
of these devices.

D. RESIDUAL RISKS
The machine has the following residual risks:

1. Sudden break of the rope-conductor. The break of the rope causes sudden
movements of the machine and the rope-conductor connected to the machine.
To minimize the risks the operator must:
• Check the rope and replace it as soon as defects or wear signs appear
• Comply with the working positions indicated in the manual

2. Sudden break of the anchoring stakes. The sudden break of the


anchoring stakes causes machine instability and sudden movements. To
minimize the risks the operator must:
• Periodically check the anchoring stakes and replace them as soon as
defects or wear signs appear
• Follow the anchoring indications described in the manual
• Comply with the working positions indicated in the manual

3. Entangling or dragging of the accessible rotating units. It is not


technologically possible to cover some rotating units (i.e. winding of the rope
or of the conductor on the bull-wheels or on the driving gears). To minimize the
risks the operator must:
• Avoid contact with the machine’s rotating units except for the control devices
• Follow the anchoring instructions in the manual
• Respect the prescriptions indicated in the manual concerning wearing and
using necessary safety devices

4. Limb crushing during loading or removal of the reel and during rope-
conductor loading. These operations have a large risk margin due to the use
of mechanical parts to be moved. To minimize the risks the operator must:
• Know the directives for accident prevention and apply them

5. Electrostatic discharges. Since the machine does not have a proper


grounding device during stringing operations, it is possible to have dangerous
electrostatics discharges on ropes and conductors. To minimize the risks the
operator must:
• Know the directives for accident prevention and apply them
• Check for suitable grounding device for the machine rope-conductors
system

6. Inhalation of the endothermic engine exhausting gas. The ARS301


discharges exhaust gas. To minimize the risks, the operator must:
• Follow the working recommendations indicated in the manual
• Follow ATTENTIONS and PROHIBITIONS indicated in the manual
• Use safety devices for breathing, if necessary

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7. Sudden movements of the reel


winder unit. Always install the
carrying screw pin back into the reel
elevator prior to transport. (See Figure A)
• Follow the indications of
ATTENTIONS and PROHIBITIONS
in the manual

E. MACHINE USE
Never use the machine for the following:
• For lifting persons and/or goods
• In locations where the machine
cannot be positioned or properly
anchored
• In areas with brush or other materials Figure A
that can easily catch fire
• In closed/unventilated sites or areas poorly ventilated (i.e., tunnels)
• At sites where fuels or explosives are present
• On aircraft, watercrafts, floating platforms, and similar sites
• For structure demolition
• For pulling elastic elements
• With ropes or joints having larger diameters than those specified in this
manual
• When the engine is off but the bull-wheels are moving
• With over-ridden or broken safety system devices
• When winding ropes and/or conductors having a smaller diameter after ropes
and/or conductors having larger diameter on the bull-wheels
• For handling trucks or other movable equipment

F. RESPONSIBILITY
Never use the machine in situations different from those indicated in “Typology
and Field Use” or situations not described in this manual.

Failure to use recommended restraints creates a situation of wrongful and


improper use and relieves the manufacturer of any responsibility for accidents
and/or injuries to persons and/or damage to property. This voids the
manufacturer’s warranty.

Similarly, the manufacturer’s responsibility ends when the following situations


occur:
• Tampering with and/or modifying the system without the manufacturer’s
express written consent (in this case, the operator becomes the manufacturer
assuming all obligations and responsibilities, both civil and penal)
• Using non-original spare parts
• Performing poor maintenance on the machine
• Using the machine when it is disconnected or when safety devices are
over-ridden
• Connecting parts to the machine not produced and/or not directly authorized
by the manufacturer in a written acceptance.

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Transporting
5.

4.
A. LIFTING THE MACHINE
Use only devices (overhead traveling cranes, lift trucks, ropes, cables, hooks, etc.)
with a load capacity equal to or greater than the mass to be lifted.

The instruments used for lifting (ropes, cables, hooks, etc.) must be exactly
dimensioned as compared to the mass to be lifted and be connected to the proper
points on the machine.

Personnel must not be on the machine when it is lifted.

!DANGER: Failure to follow the recommendations in this section


may cause a dangerous situation and/or damage the machine,
resulting in the manufacturer’s warranty being voided.

B. TRANSPORT
Transport by land by truck
The ARS301 ships without flammable liquids. Certain surfaces may be protected by
cardboard and/or plywood and/or polyethylene film.

To prevent movement, nail wheel chocks securely in place. Attach the machine to the
floor of a truck box or trailer using chains and hooks at the attachment points
provided.

C. UNPACKING
When receiving the machine, verify the condition of the package. Immediately notify
the manufacturer and the person in charge of the transport (use photos when
possible) of any damage that may have occurred during shipping or tampering with
removal (even partial) of the contents.

Verify that the product received matches that which was ordered. Immediately notify
the manufacturer of any discrepancies.

While unpacking, do not jolt the structure of the machine to avoid damaging the
machine.

!ATTENTION: Packaging materials must be disposed in conformity


with the norms in force in the relevant country.

D. TRANSPORT ON TRAILER
Moving the unit from location to location at the job site must be done by connecting
the unit to the tow vehicle by means of the towing eye on the drawbar. Do not
exceed the speed limits of the axle. The towing unit must be rated for towing this
equipment.

Before transporting this machine, lift and lock the rear and front ploughs.

Check the inflation pressure of tires 36-43 psi (2.48 to 2.96 bar).

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!ATTENTION: It is dangerous to tow the machine in speeds in


excess of the axle’s rated capacity or if the tires are not properly
inflated.

To prevent movement of the machine during transportation, nail wheel chocks


securely in place. Attach the machine securely to the floor of the truck box or trailer
using chains and hooks at the attachment points provided.

!ATTENTION: Transport the machine with the reel winder in


transport position and with the mechanical retainer inserted.

!DANGER: Always install the carrying screw pin back into the reel
elevator prior to transport (See Figure B).

Figure B

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Operating Proceedure
5.

5.
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
!DANGER: Do not walk or stop in front of or behind the machine
and/or under the towing rope because of the possibility of the
rope and/or the anchoring system failing.

Check daily that:


• All safety devices are activated and functioning as required
• All connections to the power unit are in good condition
• All fluid levels conform with the levels indicated in the maintenance chapter
• All anchoring conditions are in conformity with the indications of this manual.

B. OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS
• Adjust the reel-winder pull to the minimum value
• Keep the diesel engine running at all times, especially in hot climates
• Do not use the machine when the hydraulic oil temperature exceeds 80°C
(176°F)
• Check the condition of the brake disks after an emergency intervention

C. POSITIONING AND ANCHORING


Positioning and anchoring the machine must be done only by trained personnel who
can verify if the ground has the necessary stability, support, and anchoring.

For best rope and/or conductor pulling, the machine should be placed at a distance
of no less than 2 times and no greater than 4 times the height of the first pole or
trestle See Figure C).

Figure C

It is possible to use the machine at a distance of 1 to 2 times the height of the pole.
In that case, the anchoring described below must be over-dimensioned by 125%
compared to the reported data, and more rings must be provided on the front side of
the machine.

!PROHIBITION: Do not use the machine if the distance between


the machine and the pole is less than the height of the pole.
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The following is the machine-anchoring sequence:


• Align the machine as much as possible with the pull direction
• Adjust the rear stabilizers.
• Adjust the plough.
• Anchor the machine to the ground by installing 2 stakes with a minimum rated
load equal to 130% of the machine’s rated load. Anchor the machine in
accordance with Figure D.

Figure D

• Install anchoring stakes without tensioning them.


• Test the machine pull to allow the machine to freely align as regards to the
pull.
• Tension the anchoring stakes in a uniform way.
• Brake?
• Maintain at least 6.5 ft (2 m) of space around the machine for operation,
adjustment, maintenance, etc.

!DANGER: Dangerous situations may occur during machine use if


the anchoring instructions are not followed.

!DANGER: You must provide proper grounding of the conductor


system for this machine.

D. STABILIZE PULLER
1. Set Puller Front End. Set the front end of the puller at a 10- to 15-degree pitch
forward. Use the key handle to raise or lower the puller accordingly. Turn the
key handle counterclockwise to raise the puller and clockwise to lower the
puller.
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2. Set Rear Jack Stands. Remove the quick pin. Lower the rear jack stands to
ground level. Replace the quick pin. (See Figure 1)

3. Re-set Puller Front End. After positioning the rear jack stands, reset the front
end of the puller until its weight is placed on the rear jack stands. This will
prevent the machine from tipping. Use the key handle to make adjustments.
(See Figure 2)

Figure 1. Set Rear Jack Stands Figure 2. Re-set Puller Front End

E. START UP PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before starting the ARS301 Puller.

The ARS301 Puller must be properly set up and stabilized before starting the
machine.
1. To start the machine, depress and hold the start button to disable the alarm.
2. Insert the key into the ignition and turn one position clockwise. (See Figure 3)
3. Wait for yellow glow plug light to turn off.
4. Turn the key clockwise to start.
5. Release the start button.

The following procedure allows quick set-up and optimum performance.

Figure 3. Insert the key into


the ignition
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F. LOWER REAR ELEVATOR


1. Start the puller.
2. Remove the carrying screw pin from the reel elevator and place in holder.
(See Figure 4)
3. Turn the hydraulic flow control knob counterclockwise to lower the elevator.
(See Figure 5)

Figure 4. Remove carrying Figure 5. Turn the hydraulic flow


screw pin & place in holder control knob counterclockwise

Note: The reel elevator lowers by gravity and may require an initial push
to begin lowering.

4. Lower the reel elevator slightly past a parallel position with the ground.
5. Turn the hydraulic flow control knob clockwise to lock the reel elevator
in position.

G. REMOVE REEL SPIDER


If necessary, remove the reel spiders from the elevator arms and load on the cable
reel.
1. Start the puller.
2. Pull the drive key detent out to free the drive key. Move key to the closed
position by rotating drive key knob. (See Figure 6)
3. Loosen the outer spring-loaded wing-nut until the spring pressure releases.
(See Figure 7)

Figure 6. Pull the drive key detent Figure 7. Loosen the outer
out. Move key to closed position. spring-loaded wing-nut
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Figure 8. Release the hinge cap Figure 9. Lift and remove the
reel spider

4. Release the hinge cap by pulling the lock detent out and moving the cap to the
open position. (See Figure 8)
5. Lift and remove the reel spider from reel elevator. (See Figure 9)

H. ATTACH REEL SPIDER TO CABLE REEL


1. Remove the end cap by loosening and removing the non-spring-loaded wing-
nut. Lift cap off. (See Figure 10)
2. Position the reel spider and axle assembly through the center of the cable
reel. The reel has four holes in the frame that will accept the reel spider arms.
Position accordingly. (See Figure 11)

Figure 10. Remove the end cap Figure 11. Position the reel spider
and axle assembly

3. On the other side of the cable reel, attach the reel spider end cap. With
assistance, attach the end cap. Be sure the cap lines up properly with the cable
reel frame- work and the spider reel axle. (See Figure 12)
4. Secure the spider reel assembly by replacing the wing nut, turning clockwise
until tight. (See Figure 13)

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Figure 12. Attach the reel Figure 13. Secure the spider
spider end cap reel assembly

I. LOAD REEL
1. After the reel spider is properly and securely attached, position the cable reel
between the elevator arms until the reel is in proper alignment to be secured. If
necessary, lower the reel elevator arms to accommodate the cable reel.
(See Figure 14)
2. Raise the reel elevator arms by lifting up on the reel elevator joystick then
pulling it back. Raise the reel elevator arms until they are properly aligned with
reel spider and ready to be secured.

Note: the cable reel may need to be adjusted for proper


alignment. (See Figure 15)

Figure 14. Position the cable reel Figure 15. The cable reel may
between the elevator arms need to be adjusted

3. Secure the cable reel by tightening the spring loaded wing nut. Next, close and
secure the hinge cap by pulling the hinge cap detent out and moving the cap
into the closed position. Release the detent. (See Figure 16)The reel should
now be secure.
4. Reset the drive key by pulling the drive key detent out and putting the key in
the engaged position by rotating the drive key knob clockwise. Release detent.
(See Figure 17)

Note: the cable reel may need to be rotated slightly to accept the
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Figure 16. Secure the cable reel Figure 17. Reset the drive key

J. POSITION REEL FOR OPERATIONS

For operation, position the reel


approximately 10- to 15-degrees over
parallel with the ground. Raise the reel
elevator by lifting up the reel eleva-
tor joystick and pulling back. To stop,
return the reel elevator joystick to its
original position. (See Figure 18)

K. LOAD CABLE
1. Thread the lead poly rope or
other cable lead from the reel
and through the cable guides as
shown. (See Figures 19, 20
and 21) Figure 18. Raise the reel elevator
2. Thread the bull wheels by
winding the lead rope around
both wheels following the grooves from left to right. (See Figure 22)

Figure 19. Thread the lead Figure 20. Thread the lead
poly rope poly rope

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Figure 21. Thread the lead Figure 22. Thread the bull wheels
poly rope

L. PAYOUT CABLE.
To payout the cable, pull the bull wheel joystick up and push forward. The Payout
speed can be varied by the degree to which the joystick is moved.

IMPORTANT: Always keep tension on the winch line when paying


out to prevent slack from developing in bull wheel.

In typical applications, the winch line will need to be paid out to reach the work area
first, then prepped for pullback.

M. PULLBACK OPERATION
1. Adjust the Maximum Tension Limiter to the desired maximum pulling-tension
value (measured in tons) by inserting the black removable knob into the center
of the large dial. Press down on the block knob and rotate until the large red
needle adjusts to the desired value. This will be the maximum pulling force the
machine will exert. Once the limit is reached, the entire system will shut down
and a warning sound will be activated. The machine will then shut down.
(See Figure 23)

Figure 23. Adjust the Maximum


Tension Limiter

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2. To start the pullback, pull the bull wheel joystick out and down. The pullback
speed can be varied by the degree to which the joystick is moved.
(See Figure 24) The reel winder will adjust automatically with the speed of the
pullback. During pullback, be sure to monitor pulling tension.

Figure 24. Bull Wheel Joystick

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MAINTENANCE
3.

6.
A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION: Repairs not done by the manufacturer and not
allowed by written authorization relieve the manufacturer of any
responsibility in case of accidents to persons or damage to things
and/or to the machine, causing loss of the warranty.

B. FLUID LEVELS
For safety reasons during transport, the machine comes without hydraulic oil and fuel.
Fill the levels per the following table:

Quantity
Hydraulic oil level 9 gallons (34.l liters)
Engine oil level
3 gal (11.35 liters)
Fuel level
Reel winder stationary brake oil level 0.12 quarts (0.11 liters)

ATTENTION: Disregarding the correct fluid levels causes serious


damage to the machine’s components.

DANGER: Do not ingest hydraulic liquids, fuels, and cooling


liquids. They may be injurious to health and potentially lethal.

C. TIRE PRESSURE
Tire pressure must be 36-43 psi (2.4 to 2.96 bar).

ATTENTION: Ignoring proper tire inflation pressure causes


dangerous situations during transport operations.

D. SUGGESTED LUBRICANTS
The manufacturer tests the machine with the following oils and lubricants:
Hydraulic circuit and stationary brake: IP HYDRUS OIL 46 (ISO VG 46).

Possible different trademarks must be chosen based on the enclosed table


“SUGGESTED LUBRICANTS.” It is possible to use different trademarks but with
same characteristics and ISO specifications.

When using oil with characteristics and ISO specifications different from the ones
declared during test, completely empty the hydraulic circuit.

ATTENTION: Using lubricants not in conformity with the technical


specifications indicated in the present manual seriously damages
the machine components and, consequently, invalidating the
warranty conditions.

E. ENDOTHERMIC ENGINE MAINTENANCE


For specific maintenance of the engine, see the enclosed use and maintenance
booklet.

For filling the fuel, use the filling cap on the tank.
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DANGER: Turn off and cool the engine before any filling operation.

F. HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT MAINTENANCE


Change the hydraulic oil after 500 working hours and, thereafter, every 1500 hours
(or at least every year).
Use the correct filler to discharge the exhaust hydraulic oil.

DANGER: Turn off and cool the engine before any filling
operation.

ATTENTION: Disposing discharged oil must be done in conformity


with the laws in force in the relevant country

Use the correct quantity of oil in the tank.

ATTENTION: When filling the oil tank, be sure no foreign


matter, which could cause irreparable damages to the circuit’s
components, enters with the oil. If possible filter the oil with a 10
µm filter

Replace the filter cartridge after 500 working hours and, thereafter, every 1500 hours
(or at least every year).

Each day, check if the indicator of the vacuum gauge mounted on the filter indicates
a pressure higher than 4.3 psi (0.296 bar)—except for start-up or cool oil.

If necessary replace the cartridge.

G. STATIONARY BRAKE MAINTENANCE


Change the oil of the reel winder stationary brake after 50 working hours and,
thereafter, every 500 hours (or at least every year).
To discharge the exhaust oil of the reel winder stationary brake, use the suitable caps
on the lower part of the casing.

DANGER: Completely cool the hydraulic oil before removing it.


Always use suitable safety gear (gloves, etc.

ATTENTION: Disposing the discharged exhaust oils must be done


in conformity with the laws of the relevant country

Fill the oil of the reel winder stationary brake through the cap on the upper part of the
casing.

ATTENTION: When filling the oil, make sure no foreign matter,


which could cause irreparable damages to the circuit’s
components, enters with the oil.

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H. GREASING
Grease the crown gear of the bull-wheels 2-3 times per day using the suitable
greaser.

Every week, grease all other parts subjected to rotation or translation that do not
have an automatic greasing schedule.

Use IP ATHESIA GR2 (ISO XBCEA 2) grease or an equivalent trademark based on


the enclosed “SUGGESTED LUBRICANTS” table.

I. OTHER PERIODIC OPERATIONS


When cleaning the machine, avoid direct jets of water or steam on the components
of the electric system of the machine and on the control panel. For the other
periodic operations, refer to the summary table for ordinary maintenance (see next
paragraph).

J. SUMMARY TABLE FOR ORDINARY MAINTENANCE


In this card are listed main operation of periodic maintenance and relevant intervals.

Part Object Interval


Daily 50 h 250 h 500 h 1500 h
Diesel engine Engine oil CL ST
Oil filter ST
Cooling liquid CL ST
Air filter VF ST
Fuel CL
Fuel filter ST
Hydraulic circuit
Hydraulic oil CL ST-1 ST(*)
Filter VF ST-1 ST(*)
Reel winder negative brake Oil CL ST1 ST(*)
Bull-wheels greasing circuit Gears GR
Sliding shaft GR
Front jack Chain transmission GR
Reel winder Level winder screw GR
Pawl VF
Cylinder GR
Axle Tire pressure VF

Legend:
CL Check the level (and possible filling up)
GR Grease
ST Replace
ST-1 Replace (only for the first time)
VF Check
(*) Or in any case every year
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K. HOW TO DISABLE THE MACHINE


Before transporting the machine, empty flammable liquids in the machine (oils and
fuels).

L. TRANSPORT
Transport must be done per the specifications described in chapter 3 (Transport and
Positioning).

M. EXTENDED SERVICE STOP


When anticipating an extended service stop (two months at least) protect the external
parts with waterproof wax and empty the fuel tank.

During service stop, start the machine at least once every two months and let the
machine idle for one hour at least. This allows the oil to enter the hydraulic system
and prevents the gaskets from drying.

Store the machine under a roof. Do not cover the machine with pieces of cloth and/
or plastic materials that could cause an excessive increase of temperature and/or
humidity.
If the machine is not used for a year or more, replace the hydraulic oil and hydraulic
circuit filters before re-starting the machine.

N. STRIPPING
Machine stripping has to be done by the manufacturer or by a specialized factory.

All stripping operations must conform to the company norms for accident prevention.

Waste materials must be divided by type (i.e. iron scrap, aluminium, plastic, rub, etc.)
and disposed of according to the laws in force.

Used oils and polluting substances must be disposed of by means of authorized


structures according to the laws in force.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
3.

7.
PROBLEM: CAUSE: SOLUTION:
Burned fuse Replace
Run-down battery Recharge or replace
Disconnected contacts of the
Diesel engine starter Reconnect
ignition system / starter
does not work
Oxidized contacts of the Clean or spray with
ignition system / starter suitable vaporizer
Starter out of order Technical assistance
Emergency push-button is
Release
pushed in locking position
Push the ignition push-
The ignition push-button is not button and keep it
pushed pushed in till the engine
starts
Diesel engine does not
work The pre-heating glow plugs Wait for the pre-heating
warning light is not turned off glow plugs warning light
(if mounted) to turn off
Check the fuel level in
Fuel anomaly the tank
Check the fuel filter
Add engine oil
Defective sensor – check
Check of the engine oil
contacts / replace
pressure
Engine anomaly –
Diesel engine turns technical assistance
off when releasing the
ignition push-button Add cooling liquid
Defective sensor – check
Check engine cooling liquid
contacts / replace
temperature
Engine anomaly –
technical assistance
Feeding pressure lower Clogged hydraulic oil filter Replace
than 280-340 psi (20-
24 bar) (value different
Defective pump Technical assistance
per installed pump and
circuit)
Disconnected accelerator Verify — if necessary
cable (mechanic) replace
Verify the electric
Diesel engine does not connection and the
increase rpm relevant contacts
Disconnected accelerator
cable (electric) Linear actuator for
combustible control lever
out of order – replace
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PROBLEM: CAUSE: SOLUTION:


Wait a few minutes
to heat the oil without
speeding up the diesel
engine. To reduce the oil
heating time, turn off the
ventilator of the hydraulic
Clogged filter warning Hydraulic oil temperature oil radiator (electric
lights turn on or the too low control with selector on /
visual indicators on the off position or hydraulic
filters (vacuometers or control with completely
manometers) indicate open adjusting valve)
the clogging (pointer in and by closing the reel
red zone) winder valve at 725 psi
(50 bar)
Use oil with lower
The oil is too thick for the
viscosity per the
environmental conditions
instruction manual
Clogged hydraulic oil filters Replace
Disconnect joy-stick contacts Reconnect
Clean or spray with a
Oxidised joy-stick contacts
suitable vaporiser
Disconnect joy-stick contacts Reconnect
Clean or spray with
Oxidised joy-stick contacts
suitable vaporizer

Verify the intervention


and the electric contacts
of the negative brake
opening solenoid valve
The negative brake on the
reduction unit doesn’t open Disassemble the brake
When starting the control
and verify if the brake
lever, bull-wheels do not
discs are in locking
work (electric control)
position – technical
assistance
Verify the ignition of the
green and red led on the
card by moving the joy-
The electronic card for pump stick – if the led do not
control does not work turn on, replace the fuse
on the card or verify the
joy-stick potentiometer
– technical assistance
Defective pump servo control Verify the electric
contacts – technical
assistance

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PROBLEM: CAUSE: SOLUTION:


Verify if the mechanic
control operation acts
correctly on the negative
brake opening distributor;
if necessary, replace it
Verify the negative brake
The negative brake on the
opening distributor; if
reduction unit does not open
necessary, replace it
Disassemble the
negative brake and
verify if the brake discs
When starting the control are in locking position
lever, bull-wheels do not – technical assistance
work (hydraulic
Verify the mechanic
control operation of
the pump; if necessary,
replace it

The pump control does not Verify the clamping of the


work control lever on the pump
servo control

Pump anomaly –
technical assistance

Not activated reel winder


(machines with reel Activate the reel winder
winder hydraulic control of control distributor
independent type)

Increase the reel winder


pressure

Replace the adjusting


Reel winder pressure not valve for the reel winder
sufficient pressure
When moving the control
Reel winder pump
lever, the bull-wheels
anomaly – technical
rotate but the rope does
assistance
not move – slips on the
bull-wheels Verify the intervention
and the electric contacts
of the negative brake
opening solenoid valve
(machines with electric
Negative brake on the reel control)
winder does not open
Disassemble the brake
and verify if the brake
discs are in locking
position – technical
assistance
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PROBLEM: CAUSE: SOLUTION:

Add engine oil

The fan of the hydraulic oil Defective sensor – check


doesn’t work contacts / replace
Engine anomaly –
technical assistance

Add cooling liquid

Check of the engine cooling Defective sensor – check


Diesel engine turns off liquid temperature contacts / replace
during operations Engine overheating
– technical assistance

The maximum pre-set


Maximum pre-set valve pull has been reached
of limiting device on the
Increase the intervene
dynamometer
threshold of the pull
limiting device

Operation of the emergency


Release
push-button

Verify the electric


The selector for negative connection and the
brake locking for pull setting relevant contacts
does not work (machines with
electric controls) Replace the selector

Mechanic release for negative


brake opening for pull setting Verify the hydraulic pump
Cannot carry out the pull does not work (machines with control group
programming operation hydraulic control)
(if mounted)
Check if the opening
The negative brake does not
brake distributor is locked
close
in opening position
Check the valve and
The adjusting pressure valve replace if necessary
does not control the pressure Hydraulic pump problem
– technical Service
Mechanical locking device not Adjust the position of
in position (only for machine the mechanical locking
with one effect cylinder) device
Reel winder does Leakage of hydraulic cylinder Check the cylinder
not stay in position (if (only for machine with two seals;, replace if
mounted) effect cylinder) necessary
Defect on the non-return
Check the valves;
valves (only for machine with
replace, if necessary
two effect cylinder)
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PROBLEM: CAUSE: SOLUTION:


Diesel engine rpm not
Speed up the engine
sufficient
Diesel engine decreases rpm Decrease the control
and turns off lever capacity

Wait a few minutes to


cool the oil. To reduce
the oil cooling time, turn
off the ventilator of the
hydraulic oil by turning
Excessive hydraulic oil
on the ventilator of the
temperature
hydraulic oil radiator and
Machine does not
completely opening the
reach the maximum pull
reel winder valve with the
performances
diesel engine at medium-
high rpm

Pull setting carried out on a Increase the pressure by


value lower than the required means of the pull setting
one (if mounted) valve

Check fuel filter if


clogged
Fuel feeding problem at the
diesel engine Injection system to be
adjusted – Technical
service
Diesel engine rpm not
Speed up the engine
sufficient
Decrease the control
lever capacity – the
Diesel engine decreases rpm
applied pull does not
and turns off
allow machine to reach
higher speed
Wait a few minutes for
cooling the oil. To reduce
the oil cooling time, turn
on the ventilator of the
Machine does not Excessive hydraulic oil
hydraulic oil radiator and
increase speed temperature
completely open the reel
winder valve with the
diesel engine at medium-
high rpm
Check fuel filter if
clogged

Fuel feeding problem at the


diesel engine Injection system to be
adjusted – Technical
service

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PROBLEM: CAUSE: SOLUTION:


Verify the electric contact
of the temperature bulb
on the radiator
The ventilator of the hydraulic
oil does not work (electric Verify the electric contact
control) of the ventilator ignition
selector on the control
panel
Close the ventilator
control valve and verify
the circuit pressure on
the relevant manometer
Replace the pressure
The ventilator of the hydraulic adjusting valve of the
oil does not work (hydraulic ventilator
Excessive hydraulic oil
temperature control) Verify the possible block
of the ventilator hydraulic
engine
Anomaly of ventilator
pump – technical
assistance
Wait a few minutes for
cooling the oil. To reduce
the oil cooling time, turn
on the ventilator of the
Overused machine hydraulic oil radiator and
completely open the reel
winder valve with the
diesel engine at medium-
high rpm

Verify the control by


means of the suitable
trimmer on the electronic
Anticipated closing of the card (machines with
negative brake electric control)

Anomalous shot Adjust the throttle on the


happens when returning negative brake inlet
to centre position with
the control lever
Carry out the hydraulic
Hydraulic pump with defective and mechanic zero
zero setting setting – technical
assistance

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PROBLEM: CAUSE: SOLUTION:


Close the relevant control
valve and verify the
circuit pressure on the
relevant manometer
Hydraulic pressure not
Replace the pressure
sufficient
adjusting valve
Anomaly of hydraulic
pump – technical
assistance
Hydraulic plough does Verify the electric
not work connection and the
(if mounted) relevant contacts
Defective control on the Verify the intervention
control panel (hydraulic type) and the electric contacts
of the solenoid valve
for hydraulic plough
operation
Verify the plough control
Defective control on the distributor; if necessary,
machine (hydraulic type) replace it

Close the relevant control


valve and verify the
circuit pressure on the
relevant manometer
Hydraulic pressure not
Replace the pressure-
sufficient
adjusting valve

Anomaly of hydraulic
pump – technical
assistance
Cylinder for reel winder
lifting does not work (if Verify the electric
mounted) connection and the
relevant contacts
Defective control on the Verify the intervention
control panel (hydraulic type) and the electric contacts
of the solenoid valve
for reel winder cylinder
operation
Verify the reel winder
Defective control on the
cylinder distributor; if
machine (hydraulic type)
necessary, replace it
Check the cylinder seals;
Verify the reel winder Leakage of hydraulic cylinder
replace, if necessary
cylinder distributor; if
necessary, replace it Defect on the non return Check the valves;
valves replace, if necessary

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Comparative table of suggested oils and grease
REDUCTION UNIT - COUPLERS GREASING
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HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT OILD FOR ENVIROMENTAL CONDITION REDUCTION UNIT OILD FOR ENVIROMENTAL CONDITION:
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Type GREASE FOR EACH


ARTIC WINTER SUMMER TROPICAL ARTIC WINTER SUMMER TROPICAL AMIBIENT
VISCOSITY
VG22 VG32 VG46 VG68 VG100 VG150 VG220 VG320 NLGI 2
INC
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(ISO3448)
AGIP OSO 22 OSO 32 OSO 46 OSO 68 BLASIA 100 BLASIA 150 BLASIA 220 BLASIA 320 GR MU EP 2
API APILUBE CIS 22 APILUBE CIS 32 APILUBE CIS 46 APILUBE CIS 68 DT 100 DT 150 DT 220 DT 320 PGX 2
ARAL ARAL BITAM GF 22 ARAL VITAM GF 32 ARAL VITAM GF 46 ARAL VITAM GF 68 DEGOL BG 100 DEGOL BG 150 DEGOL BG 220 DEGOL BG 320 ARALUB HL 2
AVIA AVILUB RSL 22 AVILUB RSL 32 AVILUB RSL 46 AVILUB RSL 68 AVILUB RSX 100 AVILUB RSX 150 AVILUB RSX 220 AVILUB RSX 320 -

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BP ENERGOL HLP 22 ENERGOL HLP 32 ENERGOL HLP 46 ENERGOL HLP 68 ENERGOL GR-XP 100 ENERGOL GR-XP 150 ENERGOL GR-XP 220 ENERGOLD GR-XP 320 GREASE LTX 2
CASTROL HYSPIN AWS 22 HYSPIN AWS 32 HYSPIN AWS 46 HYSPIN AWS 68 ALPHA SP 100 ALPHA SP 150 ALPHA SP 220 ALPHA SP 320 SUPERGREASE 2
Appendices

CHEVRON EP HYDRAULIC 22 EP HYDRAULIC 32 EP HYDRAULIC 46 EP HYDRAULIC 68 COMPOUND GEAR 100 COMPOUND GEAR 150 COMPOUND GEAR 220 COMPOUND GEAR 320 DURALITH EP 2
ELF ELFOLNA DS 22 ELFOLNA DS 32 ELFOLNA DS 46 ELFOLNA DS 68 REDUCTELF SP 100 REDUCTELF SP 150 REDUCTELF SP 220 REDUCTELF SP 320 ROLEXA 2
ESSO NUTO H 22 NUTO H 32 NUTO H 46 NUTO H 68 SPARTAN EP 100 SPARTAN EP 150 SPARTAN EP 220 SPARTAN EP 320 BEACON 2
FINA HYDRAN 22 HYDRAN 32 HYDRAN 46 HYDRAN 68 GIRAN 100 GIRAN 150 GIRAN 220 GIRAN 320 MARSON EP L2
FUCHS RENOLIN MR 5 RENOLIN MR 10 RENOLIN MR 15 RENOLIN MR 20 - RENEP COMPOUND 150 - RENEP COMPOUND 108 -
GULF HARMONY 22 AW HARMONY 32 AW HARMONY 46 AW HARMONY 68 AW - EP LUBRICANT HD 150 EP LUBRICANT HD 220 EP LUBRICANT HD 320 CROWN EP 2
IP HYDRUS OIL 22 HYDRUS OIL 32 HYDRUS OIL 46 HYDRUS OIL 68 MELLANA 100 MELLANA 150 MELLANA 220 MELLANA 320 ATHESIA EP GR 2
KLUBER LAMORA 22 LAMORA 32 LAMORA 46 LAMORA 68 LAMORA 100 LAMORA 150 LAMORA 220 LAMORA 320 CENTOPLEX 2 EP
MOBIL DTE 22 DTE 24 DTE 25 DTE 26 - MOBILGEAR 629 MOBILGEAR 630 MOBIL GEAR 632 MOBILUX EP 2

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Q8 HAYDIN 22 HAYDIN 32 HAYDIN 46 HAYDIN 68 GOYA 100 GOYA 150 GOYA 220 GOYA 320 REMBRANDT EP 2
ROLOIL LI 22 LI 32 LI 46 LI 68 EP 100 EP 150 EP 220 EP 320 LITEX EP 2

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SHELL TELLUS 22 TELLUS 32 TELLUS 46 TELLUS 68 OMALA 100 OMALA 150 OMALA 220 OMALA 320 SUPERGREASE EP 2
SYNECO - PACEMAKER 32 PACEMAKER 46 PACEMAKER 68 - PACEMAKER RODI 12 - PACEMAKER RODI 24 SINT GREASE EP 2
TAMOIL HYDRAULIC OIL 22 HYDRAULIC OIL 32 HYDRAUIC OIL 46 HYDRAULIC OIL 68 CARTER EP 100 CARTER EP 150 CARTER EP 220 CARTER EP 320 TEMLITH GREASE EP 2
TEXACO RANDO HD 22 RANDO HD 32 RANDO HD 46 RANDO HD 68 MEROPA 100 MEROPA 150 MEROPA 220 MEROPA 320 MULTIFAK EP 2
TOTAL AZOLLA ZS 22 AZOLLA ZS 32 AZOLLA ZS 46 AZOLLA ZS 68 CARTER EP 100 CARTER EP 150 CARTER EP 220 CARTER EP 320 MULTIS EP 2
VALVOLINE ELIOS HVI 22 ELIOS HVI 32 ELIOS HVI 46 ELIOS HVI 58 ELIOS EP 100 ELIOS EP 150 ELIOS EP 220 ELIOS EP 320 LITHIUM BASE EP 2

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5 Blue Heron Drive
Comstar Supply, INC Collegeville, PA 19426
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Comstar Supply, INC Collegeville, PA 19426
Think Cable... Think Comstar Phone: 610-831-5020
Fax: 610-831-5012
1-866-326-6782 www.comstarsupply.com

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Comstar Supply, INC Collegeville, PA 19426
Think Cable... Think Comstar Phone: 610-831-5020
Fax: 610-831-5012
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
3.

9.
FACTORY ASSISTANCE
Condux International, Incorporated (Condux) can provide further advice regarding
any problems with the installation, service, assembly, or disassembly of the Condux
ARS301 Puller. Call toll free at 1-800-533-2077 (USA and Canada) or
1-507-387-6576 and ask for assistance. The Condux ARS301 Puller can be
returned to the factory at any time for service or repair; however, a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) must be obtained from Condux before shipping.

Condux will not accept returned items without an RMA.

LIMITED WARRANTY
Condux International, Incorporated (Condux) extends the following warranty to the
original purchaser of these goods for use, subject to the qualifications indicated:
Condux warrants to the original purchaser for use that the goods or any component
thereof manufactured by Condux will be free from defects in workmanship for the
period of one year from the date of purchase, provided such goods are installed,
maintained, and used in accordance with Condux’s written instructions.

Components not manufactured by Condux, but used within the assembly provided
by Condux, are subject to the warranty period as specified by the individual
manufacturer of said component, provided such goods are installed, maintained, and
used in accordance with Condux’s and the original manufacturer’s written instructions.

Condux’s sole liability and the purchaser’s sole remedy for a failure of goods under
this limited warranty, and for any and all claims arising out of the purchase and use
of the goods, shall be limited to the repair and replacement of the goods that do not
conform to this warranty.

To obtain repair or replacement service under the limited warranty, the purchaser
must contact the factory for a Return Material Authorization (RMA). When the RMA is
received, send the RMA with the defective part or goods, transportation prepaid, to:

Condux International, Inc.


145 Kingswood Drive
Mankato, MN 56001 USA

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES COVERING THESE GOODS OTHER


THAN AS SET FORTH ABOVE.

THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A


PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM
DATE OF PURCHASE.

CONDUX ASSUMES NO LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE INSTALLATION


OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EXCEPT AS STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

CONDUX IS NEVER LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL


DAMAGES.

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Condux International, Inc.


P.O. Box 247 • 145 Kingswood Drive, Mankato, MN 56002-0247 USA
1-507-387-6576 • 1-800-533-2077 • FAX 1-507-387-1442
Internet: http://www.condux.com • e-mail: cndxinfo@condux.com
© Copyright 2006, Condux International, Inc.
Printed in USA
Literature Part Number: 21031544
Revision Number: 1.0

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