Gardner Bender B4500K Instruction Sheet

Summary of B4500K

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    1.0 description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2.0 safety symbol definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 3.0 warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 4.0 grounding instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 5.0 techni...

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    2 1.0 description the gb/jetline ® blower and blo-vac™ systems are low pressure tools that deliver high volume air stream, which is used to place pull line in most conduit from 1 ⁄ 2 " to 6" diameter. Blow-vac™ systems are intended for commercial use only. The systems are convenient to use in new an...

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    4.0. Grounding instructions the gb/jetline ® blowers and blo-vac™ systems require a 120 v, 60 hz, 15 a circuit; with the exception of the b3000 power unit which requires a 120 v, 60 hz, 30 a circuit; and must be grounded. If the power unit should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path o...

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    B60 super blower™ the b60 super blower™ was designed for use in long underground single bore conduit from 2 1 ⁄ 2 " through 6". The b3000 power unit must remain above ground for safety reasons, and the 2 1 ⁄ 2 " diameter x 25' long hose and seal-off are used in the manhole. The portable triple motor...

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    7.4 power saver™ line packages the power saver™ line package is the easiest and most versatile line that can be installed in conduit. The self- contained (no line carrier needed) 17 lb. Breaking strength nylon line package comes in different lengths sized for 1 ⁄ 2 ", 3 ⁄ 4 " and 1" conduit. It disp...

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    Conduit measuring tape jetline ® tt31 true tape™ and st40 super true tape™ provide an accurate means of measuring the length of conduit runs already in place. Both are marked in 1' increments. When measuring for wire length, measure from terminal to terminal, not from end of conduit. See conduit mea...

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    Bv23 and bv24 seal-off the larger internal diameter of bv23 and bv24 seal-offs allows more efficient flow of air when used with high volume blowers and blo-vac™ systems. The bv23 and bv24 seal-offs are used in 1 1 ⁄ 4 " through 2 1 ⁄ 2 " and 2 1 ⁄ 2 " through 6" conduit respectively. 7.8 line carrie...

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    7.9 blowing or vacuuming through con duit select the power saver™ line package for size and length of line to fit the conduit. It is recommended that you flex the package back and forth two or three times to loosen it. This will make the line easier to dispense. Blowing a line in the conduit 1. Inse...

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    If the inflatables ® line carrier is used— 1. Select the inflatable ® line carrier and attach the tag-along™ line package to the wire. Pull out approximately 2' of line and hold on to the trailing end. 2. Unfurl the inflatables ® line carrier and place it in the conduit — bag portion first. See figu...

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    8.0 maintenance the blowers and blo-vac™ systems should require very little maintenance. If the unit should require service, see instructions below. Blower overheating occurs when attempting to blow line in blocked conduit or a duct filled with water having a head greater than the water lift capabil...

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    9.2 b60 jetline ® super blower™ system the most powerful blower system in the market. • blower unit delivers 275 cfm at 3 psi – more than enough to blow 1 ⁄ 2 " poly-pull™ rope 1000' or more through conduit up to 6" diameter. • lightweight (35 lbs) and compact (24" x 7 1 ⁄ 2 " x 8 1 ⁄ 4 ") power uni...

  • Page 12: Gardner

    Gardner bender rps-0106 01/02 po box 3241 • milwaukee, wi 53201-3241 • 414-352-4160 • fax 414-352-2377 6615 ordan drive • mississauga, ontario l5t 1x2 • 905-564-5749 • fax 905-564-0305 warranty: gardner bender warrants its product against defects in workmanship and materials for 1 year from date of ...