Live Tracer Operation
Insert Rod for Tracing
13. Push rod into Tap Tee while holding a lubricated wipe against rod to continuously lubricate rod.
Lack of lubrication can result in excessive push force on rod and could cause breakage. Adjust
drag brake on rodder to allow controlled payout rate of rod. Reel should only spin when rod is ac-
tively being pushed into pipe. Reel must spin while paying out or risk tangling and damage to rod.
14. FIBERGLASS ROD IS FRAGILE. When pushing rod, keep hands within 1 foot of stuffing box
to avoid kinking rod. Do not attempt to force rod past obstructions. Do not repeatedly pull rod back
and re-insert with a ramming motion. Do not allow rod to buckle at entry of Stuffing Box under
excessive force as this can result in rod breakage.
15. When insertion is nearly complete, allow 2-3 coils of rod to remain on spool to prevent slippage
and potential rod damage.
Tracing the Rod
16. Attach transmitter cable red clip to end fitting at opposite end of rod attached to reel. Follow manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for proper set-up of transmitter.
17. It is recommended to install ground spike at a 90 degree angle to anticipated rod path. If you have a 1W trans-
mitter, use highest frequency available. If your transmitter is greater than 1W, use highest frequency below 45kHz.
Follow proper locating practices established by your company or your locating equipment manufacturer.
Removing the Rod
18. When tracing is complete, pull rod back through Tap Tee and reinstall onto rod spool. Adjust drag brake to apply
light tension on reel. Manually push rod into reel. DO NOT manually spin reel to take up rod. Reel should spin only
while actively pushing rod into reel. The rod should always lie firmly along inner edges of reel. A second person may
be required to manage this task.
19. A grease fitting is available on Stuffing Box for lubrication when removing rod. Use a standard ¼” grease gun and
company approved synthetic non-petroleum grease to lubricate rod. If this is not available, periodically reinsert the rod
a few inches while using lubricating wipe and then continue removing.
20. When black mark on rod end is visible, stop removing the rod. Do not pull rod end past the O-ring as this will dam-
age the O-ring.
21. Close valve.
22. Remove the Stuffing Box. Disassemble Stuffing Box from rod end.
23. Reinstall Stuffing Box cap for storage.
24. Use squeeze tool to crimp 1” PE access pipe. Cap pipe per company procedures.
NOTE
:
The Jameson traceable rodder has a copper wire that can be inserted underground.
Jameson cannot guarantee successful tracing for every make and model transmitter under all
soil and moisture conditions. If tracing is unsuccessful, try increasing depth of ground spike or
wetting area around ground spike.
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