Microduct

INSTRUCTIONS - HANDLING & TRANSPORT

Lifting of cable drum When lifting the drum, it is important to use a lifting yoke. If lifting yokes are not used, the rope/chain can damage the drum’s flanges, which in turn can cause cable damage. Handling with forklift Keep the drum in an upright position. The drum is designed to be handled in an upright position, to ensure that the cable layers do not get tangled when unwound. Note: Always store and move the drums in an upright position. Under no circumstances, must the drums be stored lying on their side. Rolling of cable drum To ensure the cable remains correctly wound, only roll the drum in the marked direction. Drum transport, unloading and storage 1. Drums must always be transported standing on racks. If the drums are on the flange, the cable pressure/weight can cause damage to the fibre and/or microduct and can result in fibre breakage. Drums must always be tied with a chain or belt, and wooden blocks placed between the racks, during transport. 2. Whilst unloading from the truck, it is important that the drum is not dropped. The weight of the drum and cable can cause deflection of the flange and lead to damage of the cable. Drums must be rolled from the truck to the platform, which must be at the same height as the tailgate of the truck. An alternative, is to use a forklift. 3. The drum must always be stored in an upright position. Storage of drums in an alternative position may cause winding errors. 4. If storage space is limited, it is advised that only drums with a diameter of up to 1250mm should be stored on their side. 5. Wooden drums should be stored indoors. If drums are stored outside, the storage surface should be firm with no moist soil in contact with the wood. Protect the cable against UV light/sunlight by keeping the coating on, until it is ready to be used.