Zinger Innerduct Cordless or Electric Drill Owner’s Manual

: September 26, 2024
: Zinger

Table of Contents

Zinger Innerduct Cordless or Electric Drill
Product Usage Instructions
General Information
Safety
Operation
Parts
References
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Zinger Innerduct Cordless or Electric Drill

Specifications

Product Name: Zinger
Designed for: Pushing or pulling fiber optic cable, fiberglass rodder, stiff wire or cable through a conduit
Max Product Diameter: Up to 1/2 inch (12 mm)
Max Product Run: Up to 300 feet (in some cases, up to 1,000 feet)

Product Usage Instructions

General Information

Introduction
The Zinger is designed to assist in pushing or pulling various types of cables and wires through conduits. It is recommended for product runs of up to 300 feet, with a maximum product diameter of 1/2 inch.

Required Equipment
Ensure you have the following equipment ready before using the Zinger:

Drill with 1/2-inch chuck
Battery or electric power source
Adjustable clutch

Safety

Safety is Your Responsibility
It is crucial to understand and follow all safety instructions provided with the Zinger. Be aware of potential hazards and ensure proper training before operation.

Safety Signal Words
Pay attention to safety signal words like CAUTION in the manual to identify different levels of hazards.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the product cannot be pushed or pulled by hand?
A: If the product cannot be easily pushed or pulled by hand, do not use the Zinger as it may not work effectively.

Q: How do I contact customer service for replacement parts?
A: For customer service or ordering replacement parts, contact Innerduct.com at 800-332-8114.

General Information

Introduction
The Zinger is designed to be used with a cordless or electric drill to assist in pushing or pulling fiber optic cable, a fiberglass rodder, or other types of stiff wire or cable (product) through a conduit. It can also pull a string or mule tape through a duct or conduit.

Using the Zinger greatly speeds up the process of pushing or pulling fiber, flat-drop fiber, or other products up to 1/2” (12 mm) diameter. It also relieves the physical fatigue of working with hundreds of feet of product throughout the day.
The Zinger was designed for product runs of up to 300 feet, but in some cases, up to 1,000 feet of product has been successfully pushed into a conduit.

NOTICE
Please keep in mind, in order for the Zingerto work effectively, the product must be able to be pulled or pushed easily by hand. If the product cannot be pushed or pulled by hand, do not use the Zinger.

Required Equipment

Equipment

Drill| Battery or Electric 1/2” Chuck

Adjustable Clutch

CAUTION Read, Understand, and Follow Instructions

To avoid personal injury,carefully read and understand all instructions pertaining to the Zinger (unit). Do not attempt to operate this unit without fully understanding all of the instructions and safety recommendations.
Do not operate the Zinger or the drill powering it unless you read and understand the instructions and warnings in this manual and other related drill manuals.
If any doubt or question arises about the correct or safe method of performing anything found in this manual, contact Innerduct.com. Proper care and operation is your responsibility.

Customer Service and Parts
For customer service or ordering replacement parts, contact Innerduct.com at 800-332-8114.

Lot Number Before calling with any questions on the unit information, have the lot number (indicated by arrow) and model number available. This information will help us verify your information to serve you best.

In the space below, record the lot number and model number for easy reference when contacting Innerduct.com. at 800-332-8114 or pdurin@terry- durin.com with any questions.

Product Information

Lot No.|
Model No.|

Safety

Safety is Your Responsibility

It is the responsibility of the user to understand and properly use this unit. Be aware of the inherent hazards in the use of this unit. Read, understand, and follow all Cautions, Notices,and Safety Instructions in this manual.
Accidents can often be avoided by being alert and recognizing potentially hazardous situations. Anyone operating this unit must have the necessary training to operate it properly and safely. The safety information in this manual serves as a basic guide in an attempt to prevent injury.
Innerduct.com cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. The identification of hazardous situations in this manual is, therefore, not all-inclusive. If procedures or operating techniques that are not specifically mentioned are used, you must satisfy yourself that they are safe for you and for bystanders. Make sure the Zinger, the product, the conduit, or any other related items in using the Zinger will not be damaged or made unsafe by any operating method you choose.
DO NOT proceed if any doubt arises about the correct or safe method of performing anything found in this or other related equipment manuals. If in doubt, seek out expert assistance from a qualified person before continuing.

Safety Signal Words

Personal injury hazards are identified by the “Safety Alert Symbol” and followed by a signal word such as CAUTION to indicate the severity of the hazard.
This safety alert icon surrounds an image showing a specific type of injury that should be avoided.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, MAY result in injury.

Indicates that equipment or property damage can result if instructions are not followed.

Indicates specific safety-related instructions or procedures.

Note: Contains additional information important to a procedure.

General Operating Safety Instructions

CAUTION The following safety instructions are provided to help prevent potential injury. Not following these instructions may lead to personal injury.

Read, Understand, and Follow
Follow all user safety and operating instructions for any other devices used in conjunction with the Zinger which may include, but not limited to, drill manuals. Also, follow any instructions related to a cable or rodder reel.

Twisting Hazard
Hold the unit firmly when pushing or pulling product. The twisting power of the drill may cause wrist or hand injury when starting the drill.

Pinch Hazard
Keep fingers or hands clear of the two mating parts when closing the unit.

Entanglement Hazard
Keep hair or loose articles of clothing away from rotating parts to avoid an entanglement hazard.

Electrical Hazard
If using an electric dill, follow all safety precautions for the use of such a device.

NOTICE The following instructions are provided to help prevent equipment or property damage which can result if instructions are not followed.
Verify the product is being pushed or pulled whenever operating the Zinger. If the product stops moving it can damage either the product or the rollers in the unit.
Use a drill (cordless or electric) with an adjustable clutch to regulate the pushing/pulling power.

Operation

There are two methods of inserting the product into the Zinger. The first method is releasing the latch and opening the unit to insert the product. This method is used whenever the end of the product is not accessible. The second method is to simply feed the end of the product into the unit as the rollers are rotating.

Inserting Product by Opening Unit

Connect a 1/2” drive drill with an adjustable clutch to the drive shaft.
Pull upward and release the latch. Note: The drill is not shown in some photos for clarity purposes.
Open the unit and insert the product into the unit (fiberglass rodder shown).
NOTICE
The product should be free of any dirt, mud, or debris to prevent long-term damage to the rollers or other internal working parts.
Close and latch the unit (fiberglass rodder shown).
Note: This model will work with product diameters up to 1/2 inch (12 mm).
If necessary, place the end of the product into the conduit and begin feeding it.
CAUTION
To prevent possible wrist injury, have a firm grip on the drill and the Zinger before feeding the product into the conduit. Larger diameters will create more twisting motion on the unit and therefore requires a firmer grip.
Continue to feed product into conduit.
Note: As the length of inserted product increases, adjust the drill clutch to accommodate the increased force.

NOTICE
A product binding inside the conduit can cause product damage. Make sure the product is continuously moving through the conduit and stop the drill immediately if the product stops moving.

Inserting Product into a Closed Unit

Connect a 1/2 drive drill with an adjustable clutch to the drive shaft.
CAUTION
To prevent possible wrist injury, have a firm grip on the drill and the Zinger before starting to insert the product. Larger diameters will create more twisting motion on the unit and therefore requires a firmer grip.
Place the end of the product against the rollers and slowly start to feed it through the unit.
Stop feeding the product when there is enough length to place the end into the conduit.
Place the end of the product into the conduit and begin feeding it through the conduit.
CAUTION
To prevent possible wrist injury, make sure you have a firm grip, at all times, on the drill and the Zinger, while feeding the product.
Continue to feed the product into the conduit.

Note: As the length of inserted product increases, adjust the drill clutch to accommodate the increased force.

NOTICE
A product binding inside the conduit can cause product damage. Make sure the product is continuously moving through the conduit and stop the drill immediately if the product stops moving.

Parts

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Ref.	Part No.	Description	Qty.
1	Z2201	IDLER HOUSING	1
2	Z2202	IDLER SHAFT	1
3	Z2203	FEED ROLLER	2
4	Z2204	GEAR	2
5	Z2205	BEARING	4
6	Z2206	DRIVE SHAFT	1
7	Z2207	DRIVE HOUSING	1
8	Z2208	GUIDE PLATE	2
9	Z2209	LATCH	1
10	Z2210	LOGO TAG	1
11	Z2211	CARRIAGE BOLT 1/4-20 X 3/4	2
12	Z2212	NYLOCK NUT 1/4-20	2
13	Z2213	FLAT WASHER 1/4	4
14	Z2214	SHOULDER SCREW 5/16 X 5/16	2
15	Z2215	ROUND HEAD SCREW 6-32 X 1/2	3
16	Z2216	NYLOCK NUT 6-32	3