JAMESON 11-38-1500M 1/2 Inch Mega Buddy Rodder Terrain Wheels Standard User Manual

OPERATION AND SAFETY MANUAL

11-38-1500M 1/2 Inch Mega Buddy Rodder Terrain Wheels Standard

1/2″ MEGA BUDDY® RODDER
1,500′ ALL TERRAIN WHEELS STANDARD

Every 5′

1/2″ BIG BUDDY® RODDER
400′ – 1,000′

5′

WARNING

• DO NOT USE ON LIVE CIRCUITS. DISCONNECT POWER. Metal tip on rod.
• Wear safety glasses and gloves.
• Keep rod inside reel when not in use. Out-of-control rod can harm personnel or property.
• Keep rod clean. Some contaminants (including water) can conduct electricity.
• Keep secure footing. Protect yourself from falling should pulling eye move suddenly or separate from rod.
• Check for rod damage prior to use. Cracks, gouges, nicks, or white stress marks on jacket or sharp bends will weaken rod. Injury could result if rod breaks while pulling.
• Do not use slip joint pliers, locking pliers or powered pulling equipment on rod.
• Do not force a pull that is stuck. Check for kinks or obstructions.
• Avoid pulling rod over sharp edges.
• Do not bend rod beyond 4” radius.

WARNING – ADHESIVE

Read manufacturer’s instructions before using adhesive. In case of eye contact, fl ush with water and seek medical attention If skin contact occurs, apply solvent (such as nail polish remover) to area and gently remove adhesive. Wash solvent off with water. Solvents should not be used in case of contact with eyes or open wounds.
Always wear safety goggles (ANSI Std. Z87.1) and gloves when working with adhesive and/or unprotected fi berglass rod. See adhesive product label for Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

WARRANTY

Jameson products carry a warranty against any defect in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment unless failure is due to misuse or improper application. Jameson shall in no event be responsible or liable for modifi cations, alterations, misapplications or repairs made to its products by purchaser or others. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the product and does not include reimbursement for shipping or other expenses incurred. Jameson disclaims any other express or implied warranty.

ACCESSORIES

Canvas Pouch
11-139| Swivel Eye| Attaches pull line to rod
11-141| Roller Guide| Guides rod around bends, sweeps, misalignments, wires
11-142| Shackle Fitting| Use with swivel eye for larger pulling loop to attach pulling eye
11-143| Swivel Coupling| Connects two rods; provides rotation
11-148| Rod Grapple Set| Connects two rodders from opposite directions
11-25-6ST| 6’ Stinger Tip| Guides rod through bends, sweeps, misalignments
11-25-8ST| 8’ Stinger Tip
11-140| Splice Repair Kit| Splice Ferrule, Adhesive, Emery Cloth
11-146| End Ferrule Repair| End Ferrule, Adhesive, Emery Cloth
11-AWK| Wheel Kit| All-Terrain Kit (2 wheels/axle)

Using The Big or Mega Buddy®

1. Identify both ends of conduit. Ensure switch gear or other components in area will not be damaged by rod entering vault or box.
2. Insert rod through safety feed guide. Failure to do so can cause a hazardous condition.
3. Adjust drag brake by tightening or loosening handle so rod does not feed itself from reel.
4. Insert rodder end into conduit.
5. Push rodder through conduit using short thrusts (approximately 6-12” long). This takes advantage of rod’s column strength and minimizes risk of breakage.
6. Pay attention to feel of rod. When rod end enters box at end of conduit and contacts vault or box wall, impact vibrations can normally be felt in rod.
7. Attach wire or cable being pulled to the Pulling Eye using standard methods.
8. When recoiling rod onto reel, loosen drag brake, allowing reel to turn freely. Use short, straight pulls from conduit to push back onto reel. Do not bend, twist or jerk rod. Do not spin reel manually in an attempt to recoil rod on reel.
9. If pull is halted, check for kinking in cable or wire at entry.

Connecting Two Rodders For Long Runs With Swivel Coupling
If job requires more rod than is on reel, you can use an additional reel with rod and attach this rod to existing rod. Using Swivel Coupling, attach the beginning of new rod to end of already installed rod. Connecting Two Rodders For Long Runs With Grapples

1. Attach male grapple to one Big Buddy and begin rodding duct from one end.
2. Attach female grapple to other Big Buddy and begin rodding from opposite end of duct.
3. When the two grapples meet, they lock together inside the duct, enabling the pull.

Splicing Rod Or Attaching New End Ferrule

1. Cut away damaged section(s) of fi berglass rod with a fi ne-tooth hacksaw or sharp knife. Strip protective jacket back about 1-1/4”.
   Do not cut into fi berglass core when stripping jacket. Do not crush fi berglass core.

2. Use emery cloth provided to roughen surface of fi berglass core end (Fig. 1). Do not remove large amounts of material during sanding.

3. Clean ends of fi berglass core with a cleaning solvent such as lacquer thinner or denatured alcohol before applying glue.

4. Allow cleaning solvent to evaporate.

5. Throughly mix adhesive per product instructions.

6. Apply drop of adhesive to fi berglass core end (in case of a splice, do one end at a time as in Fig. 2A) and spread over core with toothpick or nail.

7. Twist ferrule as you insert rod (Fig. 2A and 2B). Clean o excess glue. Return unused materials to kit.

8. Allow suffcient time for adhesive to cure. Adhesive will set in approximately 20 minutes, but requires 24 hours for full cure.

DUCT RODDER SAFETY TIPS
POSITION FOR USE
WARNING

When rod is engaged with twin roller guides, the spring tension in the rod will naturally result in rod paying out and reel rotating. Ensure brake is engaged as required to prevent injury. Wear safety glasses and gloves at all times.

• Release brake tension to rotate protective cage
• Carefully remove rod from protective cage and place it between the twin roller guides
• Set brake tension for payout speed by adjusting black handle

BRAKE

• Adjustable brake controls payout speed and secures rodder for storage when fully engaged

STORAGE

• Rotate reel while holding rod end to disengage rod from twin guide pulleys
• Carefully place the rod safely inside the protective cage
• Fully engage brake by turning black handle till it stops

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