How to Operate the Duct Rodder?

The duct rodder is used to connect cables through existing pipes to the puller in preparation for the introduction of pipe blasting equipment. Duct rodder has the advantages of time saving, labor saving and work efficiency improvement. It can be used for telecommunication pipeline cleaning and laying of optical cables, cables and plastic pipes.

 

The duct rodder is used to connect cables through existing pipes to the puller in preparation for the introduction of pipe blasting equipment. Duct rodder has the advantages of time saving, labor saving and work efficiency improvement. It can be used for telecommunication pipeline cleaning and laying of optical cables, cables and plastic pipes. It is very good cable pulling equipment widely used in telecom industry to install cable.

 

But how to operate the duct rodder during your project?

 

Operating and safety instructions must be read and understood before using your fiberglass duct rodder. Failure to follow the instructions may cause personal injury or breaking of the duct rodder.

 

Before operating:

 

1. Put the duct rodder at a proper position.

2. To prevent unconcerned persons entering the job location, cordon off the area with barriers.

3. If the cable or wire placing is in a service pipe of residential area, check with relevant department to ensure people's safety.

4. Be prepared for the unexpected conditions. Wear hard hat, safety gloves or shoes and other recognized safety equipment.

 

Operating instruction:

 

1. Position the duct rodder outside the conduit that needed to be constructed. For its best stability, check the ground and the surroundings to make sure the duct rodder is at the horizontal position. And you should make sure that each spare part of the duct rodder is on its position. Loose brake , so the rod can be pulled out of the frame .

2. Put the drawing head out of the frame through the guide roller of the duct rodder frame. If needed, replace the drawing head with other optional accessories.
Note: Protect the drawing head of the duct rodder from breaking off.

3. Push the duct rod into the conduit slowly by hand, some force may be required for the duct rod to pass through bends. Use the recommended duct rods for the conduit size you are working in. Do not use any mechanical means to push the duct rod when passing through the bends with difficulty.

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