SEPTEMBER 2002
PROFESSIONAL SPECIALTY TOOLS for wire and cable installation
NEW PRODUCT! See Page 32 www.lsdinc.com WELCOME TO LABOR $AVING DEVICES, INC.
HISTORY Roy Bowling, founder of Labor $aving Devices, Inc., initially decided to share his wealth of experience in the alarm and security industry with other dealers/installers, holding “installation techniques” seminars throughout the country. Pretty soon, he found himself “pushed” to manufacture for others, the tools he had developed for himself and was referring to during his seminars. In 1982, Roy and his wife, Kathy started Labor $aving Devices, Inc. Today, Roy has “retired” from the daily management of the company. He spends most of his time developing new products.
MANUFACTURERS STATEMENT Since the beginning, and true to offered is original, has a true purpose Roy’s philosophy to only offer the and a real value added. But our real most efficient and professional mission does not stop at a mere means to run and hide wires and offering of unique tools: we tell cables, $aving the single or two- and show the potential users how person crew installation time and to best use them, be it through money, we have put our efforts training videos on installation into making Labor $aving Devices, techniques, or simply in answering Inc., something more than just your questions or trying to solve another specialty hand tool your difficult application over manufacturer. Today, every product the phone.
L ABOR ince their introduction in 1982, Labor $aving Devices® tools have $aved thousands of low voltage wire installers between 20% and 60% of their installation time, increasing their profit margins and/or $AVING Stheir install/day percentage. DEVICES® PUT YOUR OWN FIGURES IN THE FOLLOWING EQUATION: {(hourly install labor cost) X (install hours/year) X (# of installers)} X .20 = Min. Expected $avings $AVES {(hourly install labor cost) X (install hours/year) X (# of installers)} X .60 = Max. Expected $avings
YOU ...and compare those amounts to the cost of the tools required to achieve these $avings...
$$$$$ ...Price is not cost!!!
THE PRODUCTS IN THIS CATALOG ARE COVERED BY THE FOLLOWING PATENTS: 3,151,790 — 3,919,631 — 4,099,118 — 4,163,936 — 4,514,004 — 4,564,216 — 4,578,636 — 4,643,052 — 4,652,813 — 4,736, 658 — 4,839,599 — 4,854,546 — 4,892,241 — 4,906,146 — 4,916,546 — 5,149,231 — 5,395,188 — 5,419,443 — D.215,185 — D.269,125 — D.324,430 — PATENTS PENDING. LABOR $AVING DEVICES® IS A REGISTERED TRADE MARK FOR PRODUCTS OF LABOR $AVING DEVICES, Inc.
Labor $aving Devices, Inc. is a member or associate of the following associations:
2 Labor $aving Devices® • 800-648-4714 • 303-287-2121 • Fax 303-287-9044 TABLE OF CONTENTS
KARY-KITS 25 Kari-Zit Extendible Carrying Case 4 Kary-Kit I 25 Dry Wall Knife 4 Kary-Kit II 26 Knee Pads 4 Kary-Kit III 27 Organizit 27 E-Z Cut Professional Level and Template DRILL BITS AND HOLE SAWS 28 Rite-Zit™ 5 Freeform Drill Bits 28 All-In-One™ Lugs 5 Pro Bore® Drill Bits 28 Insulators 6 Spear-Zit™ Drill Bits 6 Directional Tool ELECTRONIC TESTING & 7 Flexible Extensions for Bits TROUBLE SHOOTING TOOLS 8 Rebore-Zit™ Drill Bits 29 Identify-Zit™ 8 Wire Bits 30 Chex-Zit™ 9 Hole Cutter 30 Pocket Cable Tester 26 Base-Boar-Zit® 30 Dual Pocket Cable Tester 10 Hole Saws 31 Test-Zit™ 10 De-Plug-Zit™ 32-34 ULTIMATE WIRE PULLING SYSTEM WIRE & CABLE FISHING TOOLS & ACCESSORIES TRAINING VIDEO TAPES: 11 Stud Sensors 35 Residential Wire Running “As Easy As That” 12 Mini Scoping Retriever 12 Hook-Zit™ APPLICATIONS – Residential & Finished Areas Steel Fish Wires 12 of Commercial 13 Creep-Zit™ & Accessories 15 Fishtix Wire & Cable Kit Fishing Wires Inside Walls – 15 Fiberglass Fish Tapes 37 In Empty Inside Walls 16 GloRod™ Wire Pusher 38 In Wall with Stapled Bat Insulation 16 Fiberglass Push/Pull Rods 38 In Wall with Insulation with Moisture Barrier 16 Sling-A-Line Slingshot 39 In Empty or Insulated Walls, Down from the Middle 17 Grabbit™ of Wall, to Carpeted Floor 17 Golf String 40 In Wall with Blown-in Cellulose 18 Wet Noodle & Retriever 40 Inside Wall, Down from In-Wall Speaker Opening 18 2nd Man Cable Pulley™ or Up from System’s Outlet Opening 18 Connector Protectors Fishing Wires in Finished Basement – 19 Undercarpet Tape 40 Basement Window Contact or In-Wall Speaker, 19 Fish-Eze™ Kit Up to Upper Floor 32-34 Wire Pulling System Crawl Space or Unfinished Basement – 41 From Upstairs, with Carpeted Floors ACCESSORIES & SPECIAL APPLICATION TOOLS 41 From Upstairs, with Uncarpeted Floors 20 Walleye™ 20 Flashlight/Headlight Fishing Wire Under Carpet – 20 Staple Gun Holder Clip 41 Between Base Molding and Tack Strip 21 MegaPro® 15-in-1 Screwdriver 41 Between Carpet and Padding 21 Right Angle Screwdriver Fishing Wires Between Floors – 21 Right Angle Drill Attachment 42 Smooth (Sheet Rock) Ceiling Material 22 Mag-De-Mag 42 Rough (Lath & Plaster) Ceiling Material 22 Pocket Level 43 Fishing Wires To and In an Attic 22 Automatic Center Punch 23 Carica Pick-up & Inspection Tools APPLICATIONS – Commercial Unfinished Areas 24 Portasol™ Butane Soldering Kit 44 Over False (Grid) Ceilings 24 Decoil-Zit™ 45 Over Pipes or Beams, from the Ground 24 Reel-E-Z™ 46 In Race Ways or Over Pipes 25 EasyStripper™ 46 Horizontal Turns and Elevation Changes
Labor $aving Devices® • 800-648-4714 • 303-287-2121 • Fax 303-287-9044 3 KARY-KITS
Specially assembled for the professional low-voltage wire and cable installers, the Kary-Kits include most everything ever PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION needed for running and concealing wires in pre-wire or retrofit sit- 80-100 KK-I KARY-KIT I uations: empty walls, insulated walls, attics and crawl spaces, 80-200 KK-II KARY-KIT II between baseboard and tack-strips, etc. (See table of contents on 80-300 KK-III KARY-KIT III page 3 for descriptions of individual products.)
KARY-KIT I (ALARM & SECURITY) INCLUDES: • TriScanner™ • Wet Noodle & Retriever • Pocket Hook Retriever • Creep-Zit Kit • CZB-L Luminous 6' Bullnose section • 3' Fiberglass Push/Pull Rod • 4' Fiberglass Push Rod • Grabbit 12' Pole • Set of 10 Spring Steel Wire Bits • Spear-Zit Bits: 1/4"x18", 3/8"x24", 3/8"x48" • Freeform Bits: 1/4"x24", 3/8"x36", 3/8"x72" • 6' Flexible Extension for 3/16" & 1/4" shafts • Directional Tool for Flex Bits • Kari-Zit Extendible Carrying Case
KARY-KIT II (CABLE & TELECOM) INCLUDES: • TriScanner™ • Wet Noodle & Retriever • Pocket Hook Retriever • Creep-Zit Kit • CZB-L Luminous 6' Bullnose section • 3' Fiberglass Push/Pull Rod • 4' Fiberglass Luminous Push/Pull Rod • Grabbit 18' Pole • Rubber Caps for Grabbit • Set of 10 Spring Steel Wire Bits • Spear-Zit Bits: 3/8"x24", 3/8"x48", 1/2"x18" • Freeform Bits: 3/8"x36", 3/8"x72", 1/2"x24" • 6' Flexible Extension for 3/16", 1/4" & 5/16" shafts • Directional Tool for Flex Bits • Kari-Zit Extendible Carrying Case
KARY-KIT III (SYSTEMS CONTRACTOR) INCLUDES: • TriScanner™ • Wet Noodle & Retriever • Pocket Hook Retriever • Creep-Zit Kit (Luminous) • 3' Fiberglass Push/Pull Rod • 4' Fiberglass Luminous Push/Pull Rod • Grabbit 18' Pole • Rubber Caps for Grabbit • Set of 10 Spring Steel Wire Bits • Spear-Zit Bits: 3/8"x24", 1/2"x18" • Freeform Bits: 3/8"x36", 3/8"x72", 1/2"x24" • Auger Bit: 3/4"x18" • Pro-Bore® Kit • 6' Flexible Extension for 1/4" & 5/16" shafts • Directional Tool for Flex Bits • PullSleeve 3/4" & 1/2" • Kari-Zit Extendible Carrying Case
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Unlike conventional bellhanger bits, the “jobber” bits are aircraft drills Type A specifications for a wider variety of drilling applications: PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 1/4" BIT • Specially designed for drilling through steel plates, as well 65-118 FF1418F FREEFORM 1/4 X 18 as wood; 65-124 FF1424F FREEFORM 1/4 X 24 • 118 degree point provides more gradual breakthrough; limits 65-136 FF1436F FREEFORM 1/4 X 36 65-148 FF1448F FREEFORM 1/4 X 48 the grabbing occurring when using 135 degree point; 65-158 FF1458F FREEFORM 1/4 X 58 • Split point substantially reduces bit “walking”; 65-172 FF1472F FREEFORM 1/4 X 72 • Slow design spiral improves bit self-cleaning, eases 3/8" BIT “pull back”. 65-218 FF3818F FREEFORM 3/8 X 18 • All Freeform bits have a 3/16" shank 65-224 FF3824F FREEFORM 3/8 X 24 • Hole in the drill bit head AND chuck end. 65-236 FF3836F FREEFORM 3/8 X 36 65-248 FF3848F FREEFORM 3/8 X 48 65-258 FF3858F FREEFORM 3/8 X 58 65-272 FF3872F FREEFORM 3-8 X 72 1/2" BIT 65-318 FF1218F FREEFORM 1/2 X 18 65-324 FF1224F FREEFORM 1/2 X 24 65-336 FF1236F FREEFORM 1/2 X 36 65-348 FF1248F FREEFORM 1/2 X 48 65-358 FF1258F FREEFORM 1/2 X 58 65-372 FF1272F FREEFORM 1/2 X 72
PRO-BORE® DRILL BITS
Pro-Bore® Wood Boring Bits, for the systems contractor, offer that holds the bit firmly in place and helps draw the bit through superior drilling capabilities compared to the auger type drill the wood. The Pro-Bore has multiple “spurs” that increase the bits. The unique Iso-Tempe® hardening process increases bit cutting performance of the “bladed” edge. life and durability. Pro-Bore bits utilize a self-feeding pilot screw • Multiple sizes: 1", 1-1/4" and 1-1/2" Bit heads • Fully reversible. • Special design makes drilling fast and free of splinters. • Adjustable feed screws (can lengthen for more pulling power).
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 64-500 LSDPB100 PRO-BORE 1" WOOD BIT - HEAD ONLY 64-525 LSDPB125 PRO-BORE 1-1/4" WOOD BIT - HEAD ONLY 64-550 LSDPB150 PRO-BORE 1-1/2" WOOD BIT - HEAD ONLY 64-552 LSDPBS2 2 FT. SHAFT FOR PRO-BORE WOOD BIT 1/4" SHAFT 64-554 LSDPBS4 4 FT. SHAFT FOR PRO-BORE WOOD BIT 1/4" SHAFT 64-556 LSDPBS6 6 FT. SHAFT FOR PRO-BORE WOOD BIT 1/4" SHAFT 61-626 EX225 2 FT. EXTENSION FOR ABOVE SHAFTS 61-726 EX425 4 FT. EXTENSION FOR ABOVE SHAFTS 61-826 EX625 6 FT. EXTENSION FOR ABOVE SHAFTS 64-560 LSDPBK PRO-BORE KIT (INCLUDES ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Note: For continuous extensions order the EX225, EX425 or EX625
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The Spear-Zit wood drill bit is a perfect diamond shaped head drill bit, allowing the user to drill at any angle. They are fully PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION guaranteed against breakage, and easily field-resharpenable with 61-212 SZ1/4X12 1/4" X 12" SPEAR-ZIT a file. 61-218 SZ1/4X18 1/4" X 18" SPEAR-ZIT Hint: Use any 3/8" Spear-Zit bit as a pilot bit for hole saws to 61-224 SZ1/4X24 1/4" X 24" SPEAR-ZIT cut holes from 9/16" to 2 5/8" diameter through a top or bottom 61-236 SZ1/4X36 1/4" X 36" SPEAR-ZIT single plate, with an “up-to-6-ft.-long” shaft hole saw! 61-248 SZ1/4X48 1/4" X 48" SPEAR-ZIT 61-260 SZ1/4X60F 1/4" X 60" SPEAR-ZIT, FLEXIBLE SHANK 61-272 SZ1/4X72F 1/4" X 72" SPEAR-ZIT, FLEXIBLE SHANK * ALL 1/4" SPEARZITS HAVE 3/16" SHANK 61-312 SZ3/8X12 3/8" X 12" SPEAR-ZIT 61-318 SZ3/8X18 3/8" X 18" SPEAR-ZIT 61-324 SZ3/8X24 3/8" X 24" SPEAR-ZIT 61-336 SZ3/8X36 3/8" X 36" SPEAR-ZIT 61-348 SZ3/8X48 3/8" X 48" SPEAR-ZIT 61-360 SZ3/8X60F 3/8" X 60" SPEAR-ZIT, FLEXIBLE SHANK 61-372 SZ3/8X72F 3/8" X 72" SPEAR-ZIT, FLEXIBLE SHANK * ALL 3/8" SPEARZITS HAVE 1/4" SHANK 61-412 SZ1/2X12 1/2" X 12" SPEAR-ZIT 61-418 SZ1/2X18 1/2" X 18" SPEAR-ZIT 61-424 SZ1/2X24 1/2" X 24" SPEAR-ZIT 61-436 SZ1/2X36 1/2" X 36" SPEAR-ZIT 61-448 SZ1/2X48 1/2" X 48" SPEAR-ZIT 61-460 SZ1/2X60 1/2" X 60" SPEAR-ZIT ( DO NOT FLEX) 61-472 SZ1/2X72 1/2" X 72" SPEAR-ZIT ( DO NOT FLEX) * ALL 1/2" SPEARZITS HAVE 5/16" SHANK Applications: Any wood drilling application, at any angle; will not catch on and unravel carpet, will go through knots The 3/8" (1/4" shank) Spear-Zit can be used as a pilot for deep and nails. hole saws, to drill larger holes in single plate. Because the spear shape of the head will prevent it from walking, use the directional tool to align the head of a 60" or 72" flex bit The flexible extensions (facing page) will give you added flexi- in the desired direction. bility in allowing you to make one drill bit any length you want. Applications: see pages 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43.
DIRECTIONAL TOOL
This directional tool (model AT7) is a must for angle drilling with any type of flexible shaft drill or extension. TWO loops to hold and control the bit.
Unlike others you’ve seen in the past, this one works!
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 61-000 AT7 DIRECTIONAL TOOL FOR FLEX BITS
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These extensions are made of special high torque, extra flexible steel. They are available in 2, 4 and 6-ft. lengths, and receive 3/16", 1/4" or 5/16" bit shanks. Ideal for extending the length of your favorite bit.
3/16" SHAFT EXTENSIONS
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION
61-512 EX512 2 FOOT EXTENSION FOR 3/16" SHANK 61-514 EX514 4 FOOT EXTENSION FOR 3/16" SHANK 61-516 EX516 6 FOOT EXTENSION FOR 3/16" SHANK 61-522 EX522 2 FOOT EXTENSION FOR 1/4" SHANK 61-524 EX524 4 FOOT EXTENSION FOR 1/4" SHANK 61-526 EX526 6 FOOT EXTENSION FOR 1/4" SHANK 61-532 EX532 2 FOOT EXTENSION FOR 5/16" SHANK 61-534 EX534 4 FOOT EXTENSION FOR 5/16" SHANK 61-536 EX536 6 FOOT EXTENSION FOR 5/16" SHANK
1/4" SHAFT EXTENSIONS
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION
61-616 EX215 2 FOOT EXTENSION FOR 3/16" SHANK 61-716 EX415 4 FOOT EXTENSION FOR 3/16" SHANK 61-816 EX615 6 FOOT EXTENSION FOR 3/16" SHANK 61-626 EX225 2 FOOT EXTENSION FOR 1/4" SHANK 61-726 EX425 4 FOOT EXTENSION FOR 1/4" SHANK 61-826 EX625 6 FOOT EXTENSION FOR 1/4" SHANK 61-636 EX235 2 FOOT EXTENSION FOR 5/16" SHANK 61-736 EX435 4 FOOT EXTENSION FOR 5/16" SHANK 61-836 EX635 6 FOOT EXTENSION FOR 5/16" SHANK
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Rebore-Zit is the only bit that can re-drill and enlarge a hole with a wire already present. It is a counter-sink equipped bit with a pilot and swivel-eyelet to tie the existing wire on. Applications: Use in situations where the hole needs to be enlarged, and wire has already been run.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 62-338 REB3/8 3/8" REBORE-ZIT WITH 1/4" PILOT 62-348 REB1/2 1/2" REBORE-ZIT WITH 3/8" PILOT 62-368 REB3/4 3/4" REBORE-ZIT WITH 3/8" PILOT 62-388 REB1 1" REBORE-ZIT WITH 3/8" PILOT 62-411 REB 1-1/4 1-1/4" REBORE-ZIT WITH 1/4" PILOT 62-000 REB-P1/4 REPLACEMENT 1/4" PILOT FOR REBORE-ZIT 62-005 REB-P3/8 REPLACEMENT 3/8" PILOT FOR REBORE-ZIT
WIRE BITS
The wire bit is a .047" spring wire 36" long that can be cut (at an angle) any length to make it the smallest “reference” bit. Applications: Its primary application is to be used as a reference point to measure from when having to drill in a specific wall cavity (i.e. drilling down through top plate in wall with stapled bat insulation, up from basement in wall with blown-in cellulose or Styrofoam insulation). The hole created is so small that it will remain unnoticeable, even on a ceiling. See page 38.
For use in drill chucks that “fully close”.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 84-547 PW36047 PACK OF 10, 36" LONG .047" DIAM. SPRING WIRE
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For cutting round holes in ceilings, walls and floors. Cuts plasterboard, fiberboard, plywood, wood and acrylic sheets up to 23mm (7/8") depth. Cutting from the opposite sides allows you to cut 45mm (1-3/4") depth.
For cutting round holes in ceilings, walls and floors. Size 1-1/4" to 10-1/4" (30mm to 260mm).
• Support base steadies the bit while cutting and keeps the cut perpendicular to the surface. • Transparent cowl prevents chips from flying into eyes while cutting. • Compression spring absorbs vibrations while cutting. • Cutting depth is freely adjustable via locknut and compression spring. • Cutting radius is freely adjustable with supplied balance bars.
Note: Recommended for use with an 18 volt drill. PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION Included in case, is extra standard blade, 4 56-000 HC10 HOLE CUTTER counter weights, adjusting wrench, and allen 56-001 HC10RB REPLACEMENT BLADE wrench. 56-002 HC10MB ACCESSORY METAL CUTTING BLADE
PROTECTIVE CARRYING CASE
PILOT BIT CUTTING BLADE
IMPACT RESISTANT TRANSPARENT COWL
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Bi-metal shatterproof construction, 4/6 variable tooth provides faster, smoother cuts. 3/16" thick backing plate. The deep hole PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION models (1-3/4" deep) will drill through a regular 2x4 in a single 60-002 BM9/16DH 9/16" DEEP HOLE SAW pass. 60-004 BM5/8DH 5/8" DEEP HOLE SAW Note: To drill hole 9/16" or larger inside wall, use 3/8" 60-005 BM11/16DH 11/16" DEEP HOLE SAW Spear-Zit as pilot drill for your hole saw. 60-006 BM3/4DH 3/4" DEEP HOLE SAW 60-007 BM7/8DH 7/8" DEEP HOLE SAW 60-010 BM1DH 1" DEEP HOLE SAW 60-011 BM11/8DH 1 1/8" DEEP HOLE SAW 60-012 BM11/4DH 1 1/4" DEEP HOLE SAW 60-014 BM11/2DH 1 1/2" DEEP HOLE SAW 60-020 BM2DH 2" DEEP HOLE SAW 60-021 BM21/8SD 2-1/8" STANDARD DEPTH HOLE SAW 60-025 BM25/8SD 2-5/8" STANDARD DEPTH HOLE SAW
60-102 BM1/4M REPLACEMENT 1/4" MANDREL FOR HOLE SAW 60-121 BM7/16M REPLACEMENT 7/16" MANDREL FOR 2-1/8" HOLE SAW
Applications: Use to cut holes from 9/16" to 2-5/8" through everything from wood and plastic to aluminum, brass, copper, cast iron, stainless steel.
DE-PLUG-ZIT™
A must for anybody using hole saws on a regular basis, the De-Plug-Zit is a hole saw arbor, complete with pilot bit and adapter to fit any size threaded hole saw that eliminates the problem of removing wood “plugs” or steel “washers” from the saw. The saw threads up and down the mandrel, exposing the “plug” on the pilot bit. Just remove the plug, reposition the saw on the mandrel, and be ready to cut the next hole.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 60-700 DPZ-7 DE-PLUG-ZIT HOLE SAW MANDREL
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Possibly one of the most “must have” tools for the installer: being non-magnetic, the Stud Sensor is looking for changes in LED’S & density, not metal, finding hidden wood and metal studs NOTCH through drywall, plaster, wood, ceilings.
Easy to use – push start button and slowly move across wall. Green LED lights and beeper sounds when you reach the edge of the stud. Mark it with indented notch at top of unit. Go to the other side and reverse the procedure to locate the other edge of the stud. It also has a clip for storing in pocket or attaching to belt. START BUTTON • Uses 9 volt battery (not included) • Only 5-1/2" long.
Applications: Use to locate studs and joists prior to fishing PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION inside walls insulated with stapled bat insulation, moisture bar- 57-100 SSZ9 STUD SENSOR rier, blow-in cellulose or Styrofoam, when fishing wires between floors (in ceilings). See Pages 38, 39, 40, 42.
TRISCANNER™
The TriScanner is an upscale version of the Stud Sensor; it features three different scan modes – Deep scan for wood, metal as well as regular stud scan. It will detect rebar and has an extra AC LED to detect “hot” unshielded electrical wires (romex).
The TriScanner is capable of scanning through drywall, hardwood floors as well as plywood. Applications: See pages 38, 39, 40, 42.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 57-110 TSCZ3 TRISCANNER
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The Mini Scoping Retriever (model LBS) is a pocket size penclip telescoping retriever with a hook at the end, small enough to pull the chain through a 1/4" hole – only 4" long when collapsed, it extends to 18". See pages 37, 38, 39.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION
53-310 LBS MINI SCOPING POCKET RETRIEVER
HOOK-ZIT™
Unlike the LBS pocket retriever, the Hook-Zit is flexible, being In pre-wiring situations, the 18" or 36" Hook-Zit is ideal to pull made of spring steel, .072" in diameter. The small hook at one end wire from stud to stud, even 7 feet high, without the use of a step and the larger “L” shape at the other end, are faced the same way, ladder. See pages 37, 38, 39. so you always know which way the “fishing” hook is facing, even in blind fishing conditions. Applications: The mini hook end is designed to fish ball chain or wire inside a wall, while the larger “L-shape” hook end is more for fishing a ball of wires in a restricted space, i.e., inside a panel.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION
84-109 HZ9 9" LONG HOOK-ZIT (3 TO A PACKAGE) 84-118 HZ18 18" LONG HOOK-ZIT (3 TO A PACKAGE) 84-136 HZ36 36" LONG HOOK-ZIT (3 TO A PACKAGE)
STEEL FISH WIRES
An economical, yet limited, version of the fiberglass push/pull rods, the spring steel fish wires are offered in different diameters, depending on the “flex” required. Each fish wire has a centered eyelet at each end to attach wire or pull cord.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 84-047 FW36047 .047" X 36" SLIM FISH WIRE (5 PACK) 84-062 FW36062 .062" X 36" MEDIUM FISH WIRE (5 PACK) 84-072 FW36072 .072" X 36" HEAVY FISH WIRE (5 PACK) 84-092 FW72092 .092" X 72" HEAVY FISH WIRE 85-410 ICFW10092 .092" X 10FT HEAVY FISH WIRE IN CASE 85-510 ICFW10047 .047" X 10FT SLIM FISH WIRE IN CASE 85-525 ICFW25047 .047" X 25FT SLIM FISH WIRE IN CASE 85-550 ICFW50047 .047" X 50FT SLIM FISH WIRE IN CASE 85-600 ICFW100047 .047" X 100FT SLIM FISH WIRE IN CASE
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K. J. I. D. H. F. D. F. G. CZ30 C. A. C. E. L.
CZ30-L E. B. REPLACEMENT PARTS
NEW The tool that makes a fish tape obsolete., the Creep-Zit kit consists of ACCESSORY! five 6-ft. green fiberglass rods (.159" in diameter-less than 3/16"). R. • Four with male/female screw-on connectors • One with female on one end and a bullet shaped head with cross T. hole (bullnose) at the other end to attach the wire • A 1-ft. ballchain attached to the bullnose to grab it easily when inside a wall P. • An “eggbeater” shaped head (wisp) used as a guide to keep the S. rods from getting stuck on obstacles and to provide a “wheel” to “creep” from side to side. O. The model CZ-30L is made of luminescent epoxy fiberglass rods M. N. Q. (stronger and slightly stiffer) that truly glow in the dark after being “charged” in full light. The luminescent rods are interchangeable ACCESSORY ITEMS with the regular green rods.
Multiple accessories are designed for specific applications: PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION
• DRAG-ZIT™ MAGNET: fish a ballchain between ceiling and A.) 81-130 CZ30 CREEP-ZIT GREEN FIBERGLASS WIRE RUNNING KIT upper floor. See page 42. (Model CZD) B.) 81-230 CZ30-L CREEP-ZIT LUMINOUS FIBERGLASS WIRE RUNNING KIT • ZTIP: fish wire way back in a cavity where rough surface prevents the C.) 81-106 CZX 6FT GREEN ROD W/ MALE/FEMALE CONNECTORS use of a Drag-Zit magnet and ballchain. See page 42. (Model Ztip) D.) 81-116 CZB 6FT GREEN ROD W/ FEMALE/BULLNOSE CONNECTORS E.) 81-206 CZX-L 6FT LUMINOUS ROD W/ MALE/FEMALE CONNECTORS • JTIP: uncoil coax or other cable. (Model Jtip) F.) 81-216 CZB-L 6FT LUMINOUS ROD W/ FEMALE/BULLNOSE CONNECTORS • LOCATE-ZIT™ ROD (OR LOCATE-ZIT SCREW-ON TIP): special G.) 81-310 CZH REPLACEMENT WISP (EGGBEATER) bullnose with magnet incorporated to be used in conjunction with HEAD FOR CREEP-ZIT & YFT30-E the LZO compass to fish wires in insulated walls with moisture H.) 81-320 CZCOB PACK OF 5 REPLACEMENT BULLNOSE END ONLY barrier or blown-in cellulose; locates the tip of the rod before you I.) 81-330 CZCOF PACK OF 5 REPLACEMENT FEMALE CONNECTOR ONLY drill a hole. See pages 38, 39. (Model LZSEC or LZBN) J.) 81-340 CZCOM PACK OF 5 REPLACEMENT MALE CONNECTOR ONLY K.) 81-350 CZCONN PACK OF 5 FEMALE, 5 MALE AND 2 BULLNOSE • ADAPT-ZIT™ KIT: combination of 6" fiberglass sections with multiple L.) 85-035 WNH-1L PACK OF 5 1FT BALL CHAIN, connector combinations allowing fast conversion of the Creep-Zit LARGE SNAPHOOKS, #6AA COUPLING section ends. (Includes 1' Ballchain w/ connectors). (Model CZA) M.) 82-350 ZTIP ACCESSORY ZTIP FOR CREEP-ZIT AND GRABBIT N.) 82-370 JTIP ACCESSORY JTIP FOR CREEP-ZIT AND GRABBIT • DOVE TAIL ACCESSORY 6 FOOT SOCK: Dove Tail Head 81-360 CZD ACCESSORY DRAG-ZIT CERAMIC MAGNET screws on to Creep-Zit male end. The 6 foot sock is permanently O.) 81-121 CZA ACCESSORY ADAPT-ZIT KIT attached to the dove tail head. Pulls up to 5/16" diameter wire P. ) 81-125 LZBN ACCESSORY LOCATE-ZIT SCREW-ON BULLNOSE without stripping wire, or the wire pulling sock becomes the pull Q.) 81-126 LZSEC ACCESSORY LOCATE-ZIT 6FT SECTION line! (Model DTS) R.) S.) 81-127 LZO ACCESSORY COMPASS FOR LOCATE-ZIT Applications: See pages 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44. T.) 81-128 DTS ACCESSORY DOVE TAIL 6 FOOT SOCK
Labor $aving Devices® • 800-648-4714 • 303-287-2121 • Fax 303-287-9044 13 CREEP-ZIT™ Creep-Zit now available in larger diameter sizes!! These larger sizes offer more rigidity for fishing long runs. Made from the same material and kit assembly as standard Creep-Zit (5–six foot rods, bullnose head and wisp head in a PVC case).
• ELECTRICIANS
• INSTITUTIONS
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• COMMERCIAL ACTUAL SIZE 1/4" DIAMETER (.250") • 6 FEET LONG • FIRE INSTALLS
ACTUAL SIZE 5/16" DIAMETER (.3125") • 6 FEET LONG
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 81-430 CZ30 1/4 CREEP-ZIT KIT 1/4" DIAMETER RODS 30 FEET 81-431 CZX 1/4 6 FOOT ROD MALE/FEMALE CONNECTORS 81-432 CZB 1/4 6 FOOT ROD BULLNOSE FEMALE CONNECTORS 81-436 CZ60 1/4 CREEP-ZIT KIT 60 FEET (10-1/4" DIAMETER RODS) 81-439 CZ90 1/4 CREEP-ZIT KIT 90 FEET (15-1/4" DIAMETER RODS) 81-440 CZ120 1/4 CREEP-ZIT KIT 120 FEET (20-1/4" DIAMETER RODS)
81-445 CZ30 5/16 CREEP-ZIT KIT 5/ 16" DIAMETER RODS 30 FEET 81-446 CZX 5/16 6 FOOT ROD MALE/FEMALE CONNECTORS 81-447 CZB 5/16 6 FOOT ROD BULLNOSE FEMALE CONNECTORS 81-460 CZ60 5/16 CREEP-ZIT KIT 60 FEET (10-5/16" DIAMETER RODS) 81-490 CZ90 5/16 CREEP-ZIT KIT 90 FEET (15-5/16" DIAMETER RODS) 81-492 CZ120 5/16 CREEP-ZIT KIT 120 FEET (20-5/16" DIAMETER RODS) STORED IN PVC CASE
81-495 CZH-LG REPLACEMENT WISP (EGGBEATER HEAD)
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The Fishtix (model CF-50) is a highly diverse cable installation system, designed to meet the many needs of today's commercial installation world. It is ideally suited for such environments as drop ceilings, cable trays, raceways, wire mold and raised floors. The Fishtix kit consists of: 1. Twelve 4-ft. tubular sections (7/8" diameter). ACCESSORY 2. One “Cable Glide” or wisp head, used to provide horizontal and vertical steering control and easy tangle-free passage through busy cable ways. 3. One Bullnose section with stainless steel female end. 4. One Bullnose section with quick release button snap male end. 5. One 3/16 Quick Link. 6. One Corex (corrugated polypropylene) Carrying Case.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 81-500 CF-50 FISHTIX WIRE & CABLE RUNNING KIT 81-502 CFS4 4FT SECTION FOR FISHTIX 81-504 CFW WISP HEAD FOR FISHTIX The Fishtix has extreme tensile strength. It is capable of handling 81-505 CFWC COLLAPSIBLE WISP HEAD FOR FISHTIX (ACCESSORY) over 200 pounds of pulling force, and when used in cable trays it 81-506 CFBF FEMALE BULLNOSE FOR FISHTIX can virtually be extended to infinity; it will easily ride over joists, 81-508 CFBM MALE BULLNOSE FOR FISHTIX beams, and even with a 5-ft. span, jump obstacles. Once the 81-510 CFQL QUICK LINK FOR FISHTIX eggbeater head gets you to your destination, replace it with heavy 81-512 CFCC CARRYING CASE FOR FISHTIX duty Bullnose to pull the wire. Applications: See pages 45, 46.
FIBERGLASS FISH TAPE
Probably the first fiberglass fish tapes that retain their memory to Creep-Zit wisp head. Each model is coiled in a PVC storage case, straight. Made of opaque epoxy fiberglass, the YFTs have a diameter easy to carry over the shoulder, making it easier to handle in of .110", making them capable of handling a much sharper bend crowded places. that the green fiberglass rods or even the luminous ones. (Initially designed to handle a 90 degree bend–not elbow–in a 3/4" conduit). When pulling wire we recommend attaching a pull cord or fish Offered in three different lengths (10-ft., 15-ft., 30-ft.), these line first. fiberglass fish tapes have a bullnose at each end so wires can be pulled from either direction. The 30-foot is also available with the
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 85-310 YFT10 10FT EPOXY FIBERGLASS FISH TAPE IN CASE 85-315 YFT15 15FT EPOXY FIBERGLASS FISH TAPE IN CASE 85-330 YFT30 30FT EPOXY FIBERGLASS FISH TAPE IN CASE 85-335 YFT30-E 30FT FIBERGLASS FISH TAPE, WITH WISP HEAD 85-351 R-YFT10 10FT REPLACEMENT YFT FISH TAPE W/ BULLNOSES 85-352 R-YFT15 15FT REPLACEMENT YFT FISH TAPE W/ BULLNOSES 85-353 R-YFT30 30FT REPLACEMENT YFT FISH TAPE W/ BULLNOSES 85-354 R-YFT30-E 30FT REPLACEMENT YFT-E FISH TAPE W/ BN & FEM-BN 85-355 YFTBN PACK OF 5 REPLACEMENT BULLNOSE FOR YFT 85-356 YFTFBN PACK OF 3 REPLACEMENT FEMALE BULLNOSE CONNECTORS FOR YFT30-E 85-035 WNH-1L PACK OF 5 1FT BALL CHAIN, SNAPHOOKS, # 6AA COUPLING Applications: See pages 39, 40, 41, 43, 44.
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The GloRod wire pushers are fluorescent (reflects light shined on them) green fiberglass rods, .159" in diameter, flexible, yet retain their memory to straight after being flexed. Available in 2-ft., 3-ft., 4-ft., 5-ft. and 6-ft. lengths, the 3-ft. rod is the most popular. Designed to push (not pull) wire through top or bottom plate Applications: Use to push wire through top plate to attic or bottom plate to unfinished basement and pull the wire with a Grabbit; to push wire through a wall. See pages 41, 43.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 84-202 GR2 2FT GLOROD WIRE PUSHER 84-203 GR3 3FT GLOROD WIRE PUSHER 84-204 GR4 4FT GLOROD WIRE PUSHER 84-205 GR5 5FT GLOROD WIRE PUSHER 84-206 GR6 6FT GLOROD WIRE PUSHER
FIBERGLASS PUSH/PULL RODS
The fiberglass green and luminous push/pull rods have a bullet fiberglass makes them stronger than the regular “green” rods, therefore shape tip with cross hole (bullnose) on both ends, and, unlike the a little stiffer. GloRod wire pushers, these can be used to pull wire as well. The Applications: luminous rods are made of phosphorous epoxy fiberglass truly Same as GloRods, plus pull wires through walls. glowing in the dark after being “charged” in full light. The epoxy See pages 41, 43.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 84-232 GR2BB 2FT GREEN PUSH/PULL ROD 84-233 GR3BB 3FT GREEN PUSH/PULL ROD 84-234 GR4BB 4FT GREEN PUSH/PULL ROD 84-235 GR5BB 5FT GREEN PUSH/PULL ROD 84-236 GR6BB 6FT GREEN PUSH/PULL ROD
84-212 GR2-L 2FT LUMINOUS PUSH/PULL ROD 84-214 GR4-L 4FT LUMINOUS PUSH/PULL ROD 84-216 GR6-L 6FT LUMINOUS PUSH/PULL ROD
SLING-A-LINE SLINGSHOT
The Sling-A-Line slingshot yoke is made of heavy duty Baltic birch. A fishing reel (with a 10-lb. test line, a #7 swivel and a 3/8 oz. lead weight) is mounted on the yoke. Neither a toy nor a gimmick, it is the fastest tool for pulling long wire runs in open space with limited access area. It is also the very first tool ever offered by Labor $aving Devices. Hint: For better accuracy, always shoot holding the yoke horizontally. Applications: See pages 44. (Maximum range 125 feet)
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION
85-202 SAL202 SLING-A-LINE WIRE PULLER 85-210 SALR REPLACEMENT RUBBER ASSEMBLY
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The Grabbits are lightweight, shockproof, sturdy friction self-locking telescoping fiberglass poles, indispensable for running (pushing or pulling) wires or cables indoors as well as outdoors, in residential or commercial installations. The inner “V” of the patented “Ztip” has a double knife edge designed to literally “grab” the wire, while the outer “V”–without knife edge–is designed to push wires. The GR12 is made of three sections, and the GR18 has five sections.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 82-108 GR8 8FT GRABBIT (24" COLLAPSED) 82-112 GR12 12FT GRABBIT (51" COLLAPSED) 82-118 GR18 18FT GRABBIT (53" COLLAPSED) 82-045 GR12-1 REPLACEMENT SECTION 1 FOR GRABBIT 12, 18 82-046 GR12-2 REPLACEMENT SECTION 2 FOR GRABBIT 12, 18 82-047 GR12-3 REPLACEMENT SECTION 3 FOR GRABBIT 12, 18 82-074 GR18-4 REPLACEMENT SECTION 4 FOR GRABBIT 18 82-075 GR18-5 REPLACEMENT SECTION 5 FOR GRABBIT 18 82-350 ZTIP REPLACEMENT PUSH/PULL ZTIP FOR GRABBIT 8, 12 , 18 82-360 PTIP ACCESSORY PULL TIP (TIGHT SPACE) Applications: See pages 41, 43, 44, 45, and below. FOR GRABBIT 8, 12, 18 82-370 JTIP ACCESSORY “UNCOIL” & PULL TIP (FISH-EZE WIRE, CABLES) GRABBIT 8, 12, 18 82-380 GRC ACCESSORY RUBBER TIPS FOR SECTION 2, 3 AND 4
GOLF STRING (for fishing overhead pipes or beams without a ladder!) You asked for it and here it is! Use in conjunction with the 12 or 18 foot Grabbit for pulling wire overhead on high beams, pipes, etc. without the use of a ladder. Insert one side of the loop into the V of ZTIP. Telescoping the Grabbit up, lift the ball and cord and sling over the pipe or beam. The weight of the ball will bring it down to you. If the ball doesn’t come down, use the Grabbit ZTIP to pull the cord down to you. Now pull slack in the cord before lifting it up over the next beam with the Grabbit. Repeat this procedure until you reach your destination. Remove the ball and attach your wire to pull! OR Simply use this unit as a durable, strong pull cord!
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 85-215 GBS GOLF STRING UNIT 85-226 GBS-B REPLACEMENT BALL WITH EYELET 85-227 GBS-R REPLACEMENT REEL ONLY 100 feet (400 lb test) polyester coated nylon cord (1/8" diam.) 85-228 GBS-C REPLACEMENT 100' CORD ONLY Durable Lexan reel. Easy to re-wind by inserting the bolt in the drill motor.
Labor $aving Devices® • 800-648-4714 • 303-287-2121 • Fax 303-287-9044 17 2ND MAN CABLE PULLEY™
The 2nd Man Cable Pulley device $aves time and money by eliminating the need for a second technician to feed the cable up through the ceiling or around turns for a cable pull. Just snap the hanging strap off the axle pin and the retainer piece, attach the pulley to a proper support device, snap the strap back on the axle pin and in the retainer latch. Position a 2nd Man Pulley above the drop ceiling to receive the cable from the supply side of your pull, at each horizontal turn, each elevation change, each up and down location. The 2nd Man Pulley will accommodate up to eight (8) four pair, Category 5 or like-size cables, protect and preserve the integrity of the cable and virtually eliminate friction on the cable.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 85-142 DC2M PACK OF 2-2ND MAN CABLE PULLEYS
Applications: See pages 44, 45, 46.
CONNECTOR PROTECTOR
The Connector Protector is a very flexible, heavy duty, “double wall” tight weave monofilament sock designed to pull pre-connected cables. Its unique double wall construction reduces the fraying of the sleeve itself, while adding extra protection for the connectors. The sleeve is fused into a bullet shape, high resistance bullnose head with cross hole to make pulling these connected cables as easy as unfinished wires.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 85-950 PS1/2 1/2" CONNECTOR PROTECTOR FOR PRE-CONNECTED CABLES 85-975 PS3/4 3/4" CONNECTOR PROTECTOR FOR PRE-CONNECTED CABLES 85-990 PSNTW PACK OF 100, 1/4" X .10 REPLACEMENT NYLON TIE WIRES Applications: See pages 37, 43, 44, 45, 46.
WET NOODLE & RETRIEVER
The Retriever component of the WR24 is a flexible, insulated 24" handle with a neodenium magnet attached to one end. This rare earth magnet, unlike an alnico magnet, will not loose its magnetism if it is hit. The “Wet Noodle” consists of 10 feet of .090" (half the size of a regular ball chain) smooth nickel plated steel ball chain, a “stop ring” that will prevent the chain from falling through the drilled hole, a #6 in-ring connector to pull the wire and a #3 “b” coupling to attach a second chain if needed.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 85-124 WR24 WET NOODLE AND RETRIEVER 85-024 WN10 REPLACEMENT WET NOODLE AND CONNECTORS 85-120 R24 REPLACEMENT FLEXIBLE INSULATED RETRIEVER W/ MAGNET 85-030 WNC REPLACEMENT CONNECTORS Applications: See pages 37, 38, 40, 42. (10 EA. RING, 3B COUPLING, #6 IN-RING)
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The Undercarpet Tape is 25 feet long annealed stainless steel, 3/4" wide with one end curled up and the other rounded. Run wire between padding and carpet. Applications: See page 41.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 85-125 UCT25 UNDER CARPET TAPE, 25FT
FISH-EZE™ KIT (One person can fish an attic faster than two without crawling in insulation!)
Makes running wire from any header up to an attic easy! The kit includes two stainless steel tubes, less than 1/4" diameter, 24" (for 8-ft. ceiling) and 36" long (for 9-ft. ceiling), stored in a fiberglass housing, a 12-ft. spring wire, heat treated in a coil .047" diameter with eyelet on both ends, in a circular stainless holder. Hint: Drill hole up header. Insert tube up header. Insert all the coiled wire through tube. (The coil will miss the sheathing and circle in the attic). Remove the tube and attach your wire to eyelet at window base. Stand in the center of attic and bring the wire to you using the Grabbit with the JTIP! With extra wire in holders (FEKW12) you can fish all the openings at once. Applications: The kit is primarily designed to run wire from any header up to the attic. See page 43.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 83-110 FEK-1 FISH-EZE ATTIC FISHING KIT 83-112 FEKW12 FISH-EZE WIRE IN A STAINLESS STEEL HOLDER 83-120 FEKWOH REPLACEMENT FISH-EZE WIRE WITHOUT HOLDER 83-124 FEKT24 REPLACEMENT 24" STAINLESS HOLLOW TUBE (FISH-EZE) 83-136 FEKT36 REPLACEMENT 36" STAINLESS HOLLOW TUBE (FISH-EZE) 83-140 FEKH REPLACEMENT STAINLESS STEEL WIRE HOLDER
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A periscope-type unit with flashlight and mirror incorporated to see inside walls, pipes or ceilings, through a 2" diameter hole. Applications: Eliminates blind “hits and misses” searching for holes in fire block, top or bottom plates, studs or joists. A must when MIRROR fishing between ceiling and upper floor; held with one hand, it lets you see the free hand direct your fishing tool. Insert the end with the light and the mirror in the wall (ceiling); turn on the light switch; look into the peep hole at the opposite side: the angled mirror and the light will reveal a well-lit wall cavity. Applications: See page 42. LIGHT PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION ON/OFF SWITCH (on side) 55-400 WE WALL-EYE FLASHLIGHT
TRIDENT™ (Streamlights NEW versatile headlamp.) Lightweight with super bright Krypton bulb giving you high power and longevity. 3-way lighting for short, medium and long distances. Durable design and a battery life of more than 150 hours. Adjustable head (6 positions). Includes 3 AAA Alkaline batteries. A must for any attic, crawl space, etc., lets you see the work area while keeping your hands free.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 55-305 TRI 1 TRIDENT HEADLAMP 55-306 TRBLB KRYPTON BULB (REPLACEMENT) 55-307 TRHHA RUBBER HARD HAT STRAP (ACCESSORY)
Sized under 3 inches. It weighs 5 ounces. Economical. Triple LED’s and Krypton bulb within same reflector provide low lighting for battery economy.
STAPLE GUN HOLDER CLIP
An inexpensive and efficient way to carry your staple gun. Sturdy plastic, less than 1 ounce in weight with handy clip!
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 53-325 SGH STAPLE GUN HOLDER CLIP
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Introducing the SP90 Right Angle Drill Attachment. This heavy duty tool lets you reach areas you could not reach before! 4-1/2" 5-1/2" • Equipped with 1/2" Jacobs chuck • Requires only 5-1/2" clearance • Fits any 3/8" or 1/2" drill • Has a one to one gear ratio • Turns a drill into a 90 degree drill
(Drill not included.)
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 56-090 SP90-1/2 RIGHT ANGLE DRILL ATTACHMENT
RIGHT ANGLE SCREWDRIVER
A must for hard to reach places, this right angle screwdriver with a magnetic head offsets 60 degrees; a simple twist of the handle turns the ratchet head; 2 Phillips and 2 slotted heads are stored in the handle.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 51-130 RAS4 RIGHT ANGLE SCREWDRIVER 51-213 RAS4R SET OF FOUR (2 PHILLIPS, 2 SLOTTED) REPLACEMENT BITS FOR RAS4
MEGAPRO® 15-IN-1 SCREWDRIVER
• “Palm $aving” rotating cap • Quick Change bit system • Double-ended industrial quality 1/4" Hex bits • High Impact Triax Housing • Rotating collar • 1/4" Hex drive
STANDARD MODEL BIT SELECTION: • Phillips P0-P3, P1-P2 • Square S0-S3, S1-S2 • Torx T10-15, T20-25 • Slot F4-F6
TAMPERPROOF MODEL BIT SELECTION: • Spanner SP6-SP8, SP10-SP12 • Hex Key (Socket) Pin-Head HX 1/8-HX 9/64, HX 5/32-HX 3/16 PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION • Torx Tamerproof T10-T15, T20-T25, T27-T30 51-150 T151 MEGAPRO 15-IN-1 TAMPERPROOF 51-151 S151 MEGAPRO 15-IN-1 STANDARD MegaPro® is a registered trademark of Winsire Enterprises Corp.
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Magnetize or de-magnetize your standard screwdriver at will: insert the screwdriver through the center hole (5/16") to magnetize it, or run it over the top channel to de-magnetize it.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 53-330 MDM MAGNETIZER/DE-MAGNETIZER
POCKET LEVEL
A 5" long pocket level as accurate as a 4-ft. level. Always in your pock- et, it eliminates the guess work out of leveling.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 53-320 PL5 5" POCKET LEVEL
AUTOMATIC CENTER PUNCH
Pocket size spring loaded center punch works in wood, steel and alu- minum. A one-hand operated starter hole, it replaces awl and hammer and is always with you.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION
53-300 ACP55 AUTOMATIC POCKET CENTER PUNCH
22 Labor $aving Devices® • 800-648-4714 • 303-287-2121 • Fax 303-287-9044 CARICA PICK-UP & INSPECTION TOOLS
Powerful pick-up magnets and inspection mirrors: •Mirrors made of high quality, solvent resistant, tough acrylic. Rotates 360 degrees, swivels 180 degrees. 1.75"x2.5" or 0.75"x2.5" •Neodymium magnets can lift up to 10 lbs.; black steel “energy ring” (patent pending) reduces side pull by 99.9% and increases power by 35% at the tip. 10-lb. capacity (1/2" diameter) or 3-lb. capacity (1/4" diameter). Choice of two different type of handles: •Patented telescoping stainless steel shaft stays rigid even when fully extended (7" collapsed, 34" extended). Solvent-resistant PVC grip. Pocket clip on the magnets only. •Unique dual-purpose flex shaft: permanent flex bends shaft to a per- manent position; soft flex: remove inside wire to snake into position.
Overall length: 23"; solvent-resistant PVC grip. TK 9000
Teluminator Kit (TK9000) offers a high intensity focusing inspection light on a stainless steel telescoping shaft with quick change coupler, 10-lb. & 3-lb. neodymium magnets, 0.75"w and 1.75"w mirrors, 1.75" magnifier. 2 AA batteries included.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION PICK-UP MAGNETS 53-521 MG10 TELEMAG 10LB. CAPACITY 53-523 MG03 TELEMAG 3LB. CAPACITY 53-531 FMG10 FLEXMAG 10LB. CAPACITY 53-533 FMG3 FLEXMAG 3LB. CAPACITY INSPECTION MIRRORS 53-502 MR2 TELEMIRROR 1.75 X 2.5 53-503 MR3 TELEMIRROR 0.75 X 2.5 53-512 FMR2 FLEXMIRROR 1.75 X 2.5 53-513 FMR3 FLEXMIRROR 0.75 X 2.5 MULTI KITS 53-580 TK8000 TELE FLEX MULTI KIT 53-590 TK9000 TELE MULTIKIT WITH LIGHT
TK 8000
Tele Flex Multi Kit (TK8000) offers a stainless steel telescoping shaft, a flexible shaft with quick-change coupler, 10-lb. & 3-lb. neodenium magnets, 0.75"w and 1.75"w mirrors, 1.75" magnifier.
Labor $aving Devices® • 800-648-4714 • 303-287-2121 • Fax 303-287-9044 23 PORTASOL™ BUTANE SOLDERING KIT
Portasol is a 7" pocket butane soldering iron, with built-in striker flints, replacement large tip, a 1 oz. solder roll of 60/40, in the protective lid. The catalytic tip will glow without flame. Colibri™ butane refill can and storage pouch. On the back end, the adjusting wheel controls the power from 10 watts to 60 watts. The kit includes soldering iron, replacement
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 54-100 PSK-1 PORTASOL BUTANE SOLDERING IRON KIT 54-110 PSB COLIBRI BUTANE REFILL FOR PORTASOL 54-120 PSO PORTASOL SOLDERING IRON ONLY 54-121 PST-1 REPLACEMENT STANDARD (2.4MM) TIP FOR PORTASOL 54-122 PST-2 REPLACEMENT LARGE (4.8MM) TIP FOR PORTASOL 54-123 PST-3 REPLACEMENT SMALL (1.2MM) TIP FOR PORTASOL 54-130 PSSR 1 OZ. 60/40 SOLDER STICK 54-135 PSSLB 1 LB. 60/40 SOLDER ROLL 54-200 PSP REPLACEMENT POUCH FOR PORTASOL KIT 54-050 PSF1 REPLACEMENT FLINTS FOR PORTASOL
DECOIL-ZIT™
The Decoil-Zit is a collapsible wire reel holder, easy to store in the cabin of a truck. It is made of two tripods (heat treated spring steel) with rubber feet to prevent slippage and a 18" piece of standard conduit to slide the wire reels over. Hint: Customize your Decoil-Zit by cutting longer lengths of conduit to fit your needs.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 56-200 DCZ DECOIL-ZIT WIRE REEL HOLDER (UP TO 20" REELS) 56-250 DCZ-L DECOIL-ZIT WIRE REEL HOLDER (UP TO 25" REELS)
REEL E-Z™
Reel E-Z is a portable device designed to hold a reel of wire on a 2 by 4 wall stud for convenient routing of wire. • Perfect for use by all installers of wire and cable. • Sets up easily in seconds. • Will fit spool size up to 14" wide (arm length) • Steel construction • Weighs under 4 pounds
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 56-275 REEL-EZ PORTABLE WIRE REEL HOLDER
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The EasyStripper is a self-adjusting wire stripper with jaws fitting 10 to 26 gauge solid or stranded wire.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 53-210 EZ-S SELF ADJUSTING EASYSTRIPPER 53-215 EZ-SJAW REPLACEMENT JAWS FOR EASYSTRIPPER
KARY-KIT EXTENDIBLE CARRYING CASE
Carry with ease, right to the job site all your long drill bits, your Creep-Zit kit and push/pull rods, your Grabbit... in one, heavy duty, extendible carrying case. Kari-Zit extends from 61-1/2 inches to 85-1/2 inches. (Tools not included).
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 52-250 KZ5-7 KARY-ZIT EXTENDIBLE CARRYING CASE
DRY WALL KNIFE
The KDS dry wall knife is an all around 3 blades in one saw/utility knife combination. All blades are stainless steel. Both sides are equipped with locking devices preventing blade from sliding back when in use.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 53-100 KDS-3 DRYWALL UTILITY KNIFE (3 BLADES IN ONE) 53-120 KDS-S REPLACEMENT SAW BLADE FOR KDS-3 53-130 KDS-K REPLACEMENT KEY HOLE SAW BLADE FOR KDS-3 53-140 KDS-U PACK OF 10 REPLACEMENT UTILITY KNIFE BLADES FOR KDS-3
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The Base-Boar-Zit is a specialty drill bit designed to drill through a baseboard, up the bottom plate, without having to remove the baseboard. If there is carpet, it will hide the hole. The kit consists of a steel “T” shaped foot with a curved tubing housing a 5/16" Spear-Zit “paddle” type bit assembled on a flexible shaft. It also includes a 10-ft., .047" fish wire (coiled in a carrying case) to pull the wire. Applications: Use it to drill through a baseboard and up the wall. See page 39.
Note: Slab floors (usually west coast construction): If there is a double bottom plate, remove the aluminum ring to allow for more drill bit length.
• Use 1000 RPMs or more
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION When using this tool, always run drill in forward–never reverse 63-516 BBZ5/16 BASE-BOAR-ZIT KIT COMPLETE WITH 10FT FISH WIRE as it can damage the shaft. 63-510 BBZ-A BASE-BOAR-ZIT ASSEMBLY WITHOUT FISH WIRE 63-016 BBZ-B BASE-BOAR-ZIT REPLACEMENT BIT ASSEMBLY 85-510 ICFW10047 REPLACEMENT 10FT .047" FISH WIRE COILED IN A CASE
PATELLA•T® KNEE PADS (Orthopedic knee protection)
A KNEEPAD DESIGNED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR KNEES • FLUID FLOW PACKS The fact is, today’s popular kneepads can make sore knees even Continuously conforms to sorer. That’s because they concentrate all of your body’s weight cushion your knee, its fluid on the patella, a bone that’s just 2 inches around and less than pack distributes pressure 1-1/4 inches thick. Over time, that pressure causes intense pain around the kneecap, not and often injury. directly on the kneecap
Patella•T, the first orthopedically-approved kneepads, protect • ORTHOPEDICALLY- the anterior knees from the prolonged pressures involved in APPROVED DESIGN kneeling. Distributes pressure away from your patella Patella•T kneepads combine a patented cushioning system with an advanced design that shifts your body weight away from • NEOPRENE BASE your patella. Provides needed support and warmth to delicate The durable, stretchy, neoprene base keeps your knee warm and knee joints protected. And the unique fastening system uses the taper of your calf to hold Patella•T kneepads in place. • INTEGRATED STRAPPING SYSTEM Stops pads from constantly slipping down the leg, without Patella•T kneepads help minimize the risk of longterm injuries. cinching or binding And they’re excellent in aiding in the recovery of previously injured knees.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 52-348 PT-KNEE ORTHOPEDIC KNEE PADS 52-349 PTKP-R REPLACEMENT FLUID PACK
26 Labor $aving Devices® • 800-648-4714 • 303-287-2121 • Fax 303-287-9044 ORGANIZIT
The Organizit is a patented holder device ideal to keep cables in an orderly fashion. It consists of a polycarbonate “rack” or “rail” holding cadmium-free, unbreakable “pressure loops”. Just snap each cable between two loops and the plastic tongues inside these loops, working with pressure and counter-pressure, will stabilize, center and hold securely the cables. Loops can be added or removed to best fit the cable thickness. The “rack” can be easily mounted on any surface with two-sided tape or screws. Available in four different configurations, respectively holding 2, 5, 8, and 12 cables. Hint: The Organizit can also be used as a small tool holder inside your truck or your tool box!
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 70-602 OCHD-2 3-LOOP ORGANIZIT FOR 2 CABLES – 3.6" LONG 70-605 OCHD-5 6-LOOP ORGANIZIT FOR 5 CABLES – 6" LONG 70-608 OCHD-8 9-LOOP ORGANIZIT FOR 8 CABLES – 9" LONG 70-612 OCHD-12 13-LOOP ORGANIZIT FOR 12 CABLES – 12" LONG
EZ-CUT PROFESSIONAL LEVEL & TEMPLATE
The EZ-CUT professional level and template tool was designed as a time $aving device to make installing “old work” electrical boxes easy and efficient. EZ-CUT will help the professional installer accurately mark and cut precise holes in paneling or drywall. It is used to mark single or dual gang plates for which an electrical box can be easily installed.
The EZ-CUT tool includes a vertical leveling vial and a horizontal leveling vial protruding from the front face so the tool can be squared in either position. The leveling vials are mounted in a housing that protrudes to form finger grips for holding the tool.
The EZ-CUT also works great for multi-purpose leveling of electrical panel boxes, thermostats, shelves, and many other items.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 53-315 EZ-CUT PROFESSIONAL LEVEL AND TEMPLATE TOOL
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Rite-Zit are wire and cable self-laminating marking labels. Will work with pen, pencil or marker.
Hint: Use with IDZ Identify-Zit multiple run wire identifier.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION
70-101 RZ114 RITE-ZIT 3/4" X 1-1/4", DISPENSER AND EXTRA REFILL (200 LABELS PER ROLL) 70-102 RZ178 RITE-ZIT 3/4" X 1-7/8", DISPENSER AND EXTRA REFILL (150 LABELS PER ROLL) 70-201 RZ114D RITE-ZIT 3/4" X 1-1/4" DISPENSER COMPLETE 70-202 RZ178D RITE-ZIT 3/4" X 1-7/8" DISPENSER COMPLETE 70-301 RZ114RR RITE-ZIT 3/4" X 1-1/4" REFILL ROLL ONLY 70-302 RZ178RR RITE-ZIT 3/4" X 1-7/8" REFILL ROLL ONLY
ALL-IN-ONE™ LUGS
Specially-designed for the alarm industry, these lugs are made of dead soft brass, eliminating service problems. Their width is calculated to fit alarm panel terminals. They can be used as spade lugs or snip off spade for splices. Fits 16 to 22 gauge wire! Unlike other splices and connectors, it holds a crimp without cutting the wire inside. • Corrosion proof: coated with bright zinc. • Use as a spade lug or a splice, as an insulated splice or spade lug (use A6 insulators). • Will not stress crack like other lugs.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 70-050 A5 1000 PK. ALL-IN-ONE LUGS
INSULATORS
• 1/2" white heat shrink tubing. 100 pieces per bag. • Ideal to insulate connection on All-In-One Lugs and wire splice. • Eliminates need for “splicing beans” on connections where circuit testing is necessary after installation.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 70-060 A6 100 PK. INSULATORS
28 Labor $aving Devices® • 800-648-4714 • 303-287-2121 • Fax 303-287-9044 IDENTIFY-ZIT™
The Identify-Zit kit, with a decoder and 1 to 32 pre-numbered caps eliminates the time consuming problem created when trying to identify unmarked wire or cable runs. The most versatile identifier on the market, the decoder not only identifies up to 32 lines at a time, it also signals on the LED display if a specific run is open (OC), shorted (CC) or even if there is a resistance problem (OO). To respond to today’s need of testing various types of wires or cables, the standard decoder, with FC DECODER F connector can be easily converted in a BNC cable identifier with a FC/BNC adaptor, an unconnetored wire (cable) identifier with the FC/AC (alligator clips) adaptor, standard 2 pair telephone wire identifier with the FC/RJ11 adaptor, or even now into a universal modular 4 pair identifier with the new “MP” (RJ45) adaptor and caps. The “MP” adaptor is also equipped with a “one pair/four pair” selector switch. Any combination FC/BNC/AC/MP/RJII units can be ordered. FC Hint: After identifying the various wire pairs/cables, we BNC recommend you mark them with the Rite-Zit wire marking labels featured on page 28. AC UNCONNECTORED Caution: All identifier products are for use on unpowered lines! WIRES RJ11 2 PAIR WIRE COAX CCTV CAT5 TELEPHONE TELEPHONE WIRES MP (RJ45) 8 WIRE CAT 5 COMPATIBLE CAP # PT # AC PT # FC PT # BNC PT # MP PT # RJ11 1 57-751 57-851 57-951 57-351 57-551 2 57-752 57-852 57-952 57-352 57-552 PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 3 57-753 57-853 57-953 57-353 57-553 4 57-754 57-854 57-954 57-354 57-554 57-308 IDZ-MP8 IDENTIFY-ZIT FC DECODER W/FC/MP ADAPTOR 5 57-755 57-855 57-955 57-355 57-555 & 1-8 MODULAR PLUG CAPS (CAT5) 6 57-756 57-856 57-956 57-356 57-556 57-324 IDZ-MP24 IDENTIFY-ZIT FC DECODER W/FC/MP ADAPTOR & 7 57-757 57-857 57-957 57-357 57-557 1-24 MODULAR PLUG CAPS (CAT5) 8 57-758 57-858 57-958 57-358 57-558 57-332 IDZ-MP32 IDENTIFY-ZIT FC DECODER W/FC/MP ADAPTOR & 9 57-759 57-859 57-959 57-359 57-559 1-32 MODULAR PLUG CAPS (CAT5) 10 57-760 57-860 57-960 57-360 57-560 57-508 IDZ-RJ118 IDENTIFY-ZIT FC DECODER W/FC/RJ11 ADAPTOR 11 57-761 57-861 57-961 57-361 57-561 & 1-8 MODULAR PLUG CAPS (TELEPHONE) 12 57-762 57-862 57-962 57-362 57-562 57-532 IDZ-RJ1132 IDENTIFY-ZIT FC DECODER W/FC/RJ11 ADAPTOR 13 57-763 57-863 57-963 57-363 57-563 14 57-764 57-864 57-964 57-364 57-564 & 1-32 MODULAR PLUG CAPS (TELEPHONE) 15 57-765 57-865 57-965 57-365 57-565 57-708 IDZ-AC8 IDENTIFY-ZIT FC DECODER W/ FC/AC ADAPTOR, 16 57-766 57-866 57-966 57-366 57-566 1-8 AC ALLIGATOR CLIP CAPS (WIRE) 17 57-767 57-867 57-967 57-367 57-567 57-732 IDZ-AC32 IDENTIFY-ZIT FC DECODER W/ FC/AC ADAPTOR, 18 57-768 57-868 57-968 57-368 57-568 1-32 AC ALLIGATOR CLIP CAPS (WIRE) 19 57-769 57-869 57-969 57-369 57-569 57-808 IDZ-FC8 IDENTIFY-ZIT FC DECODER, 1-8 FC CAPS (CABLE) 20 57-770 57-870 57-970 57-370 57-570 57-832 IDZ-FC32 IDENTIFY-ZIT FC DECODER, 1-32 FC CAPS (CABLE) 21 57-771 57-871 57-971 57-371 57-571 57-908 IDZ-BNC8 IDENTIFY-ZIT FC DECODER W/ FC/BNC ADAPTOR, 22 57-772 57-872 57-972 57-372 57-572 1-8 BNC CAPS (CCTV - VIDEO) 23 57-773 57-873 57-973 57-373 57-573 57-932 IDZ-BNC32 IDENTIFY-ZIT FC DECODER W/ FC/BNC ADAPTOR, 24 57-774 57-874 57-974 57-374 57-574 25 57-775 57-875 57-975 57-375 57-575 1-32 BNC CAPS (CCTV - VIDEO) 26 57-776 57-876 57-976 57-376 57-576 57-805 IDZ-DFC IDENTIFY-ZIT FC DECODER ONLY 27 57-777 57-877 57-977 57-377 57-577 57-350 FC/MPADAP FC TO MP (MODULAR PLUG) 28 57-778 57-878 57-978 57-378 57-578 ADAPTOR FOR FC DECODER 29 57-779 57-879 57-979 57-379 57-579 57-840 FC/ACADAP FC TO AC (ALLIGATOR CLIP) ADAPTOR 30 57-780 57-880 57-980 57-380 57-580 FOR FC DECODER 31 57-781 57-881 57-981 57-381 57-581 57-841 FC/BNCADAP FC TO BNC ADAPTOR FOR FC DECODER 32 57-782 57-882 57-982 57-382 57-582 57-550 FC/RJ11ADAP FC TO RJ11 (TELEPHONE) ADAPTOR FOR FC DECODER
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A unique penlight size LEADLESS continuity tester with pocket clip, it needs no additional wires or clip-leads. Its 220k ohm internal DC resistor makes it safe for testing AC current. The red LED (located in the black tip of the tester) will glow if there is continuity in the component being tested – even beyond 10 megohms. The brighter the glow, the lower the resistance. Operates on 2 AAA batteries (included). Perfect for checking good grounds pipes, etc. LED will glow if there is voltage on ground pipe! A unique tester with numerous uses (Xformers, switches, LED’s, fuses, etc.).
Hint: When replacing batteries, insert positive end first!
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION Hold lead under test with one hand and touch probe point 57-500 CXT CHEX-ZIT LEADLESS POCKET CONTINUITY to the other lead–your body and fingers complete the circuit. & VOLTAGE TESTER Sensitive LED will read up to 100 million ohms! For checking 110 outlets, insert probe in outlet–LED glows bright on “hot” side. POCKET CABLE TESTER
The PCT-1 is a coax cable single line identifier and splitter (short) tester. It is made of three components: the body or power pack, the “bandit” and an identifier cap with LED. It is B. powered by 2 AAA batteries stored in the power pack.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 57-600 PCT1 POCKET COAX CABLE TESTER & IDENTIFIER A. A.) 57-605 PCT1I PCT1 IDENTIFIER ONLY WITH LED B.) 57-607 PCT1PP PCT1 POWER PACK ONLY C. C.) 57-610 PCT1B PCT1 BANDIT ONLY
These 3 pieces fit together to store nicely in your pocket. DUAL POCKET CABLE TESTER
The dual pocket cable tester is a dual version of the Pocket Cable Tester. It allows the installer to test and identify regular FC coax cable as well as BNC cables. This unit has five components that conveniently store in a carrying pouch: the power pack, the bandit, an FC-to-BNC converter, a FC identifier and a BNC identifier. Operates on 2 AAA batteries, included. D.
PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION B. 57-665 D-PCT DUAL POCKET TESTER & IDENTIFIER – A. FC & BNC A.) 57-610 PCTIB REPLACEMENT BAND-IT ONLY B.) 57-841 FC/BNCADAP FC TO BNC CONVERTER C. C.) 57-666 D-PCTIB BNC IDENTIFIER ONLY (LED) D.) 57-607 PCTPP POWER PACK ONLY E. E.) 57-605 PCTLI FC IDENTIFIER ONLY (LED) To identify MULTIPLE lines see page 29!
30 Labor $aving Devices® • 800-648-4714 • 303-287-2121 • Fax 303-287-9044 TEST-ZIT™ (Replaces Audible Circuit Tester!)
Extra fast response tester with 5 recessed switches for multiple functions: • LOW/HIGH VOLUME SWITCH: for normal or remote testing • ON/OFF PULSE SWITCH: self resetting, momentary (50 milli-seconds)–Latch Mode for testing fast response devices (window bugs, vibration contacts, shock sensors, etc.) • ON/OFF LATCH MODE: full Latch Mode that resets manually either by cycling latch switch or power switch; for long duration tests of suspicious circuit. • OC/CC: switch for checking normally Open or Closed devices, depending on mode selected. • ON/OFF POWER SWITCH
FRONT BACK PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 57-450 TZ5 TEST-ZIT AUDIBLE CONTINUITY TESTER W/ PULSE MODE Complete Instructions on the back! 2-1/2" x 5" high impact ABS casing; highly flexible, tangle proof, silicone wire on alligator leads; high quality SPEAKER (not piezo sounder); 9V battery, cover secured by screw. Do not use with voltage on circuit.
LOOPSTICK™
A SINGLE person service tool that identifies intermittent switches (swingers). The transmitter connects to the dry loop of panel. The receiver goes with you. On a closed loop you will hear a low continuous tone. If on an open loop you will hear a higher frequency tone. At each opening interrupt the device, (ie. tap on the window, bang on the door, etc.).
ANY change in tone will tell you the faulty device. It will even detect cracked reed switches that are arcing! Both are powered TRANSMITTER by a 9 volt battery (included). Not designed to trace wire or for use on powered circuits. RECEIVER
The transmitter is a “radio station” emitting at 2.3 megahertz PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION am. The receiver is the “radio”. 57-300 LS2 LOOP-STICK INTERMITTENT LOCATOR Receiver emits a tone 2 to 3 feet from loop.
Labor $aving Devices® • 800-648-4714 • 303-287-2121 • Fax 303-287-9044 31 LABOR SAVING DEVICES IS PROUD TO INTRODUCE THE MOST INNOVATIVE WIRE PULLING SYSTEM EVER! !!!NEW!!!
• NO STRIPPING wire ends to pull wire • NO MORE KNOTS TO HANG UP when pulling through holes • TAPING WIRE TO PULL is a THING OF THE PAST • COMBINE ANY TYPE OF WIRE/CABLE INTO ONE • NO NEED TO STAGGER ENDS IN A BUNDLE PULL WITHOUT STRIPPING • NO MORE PULL LINES to tie to wire (30' sock is the pull line)
• 30 foot socks with a unique • Fish Tailz are 36" long socks belled end (in varying sizes). with a sturdy bullnose in a handy roll up holder. • Easy to wind and un-wind (stud on reel inserts in drill). • Un-breakable, flexible Lexan Reels. • Sock weave is made from the same material that covers • Pulls wire sizes from 1/8" to aerospace wire! 2" bundles. • Makes pulling large, bulky • Slip the sock over a Creep-Zit bundles of wire easy. rod (approx. 4 feet). Push through hole. Hold sock and pull back rod to form loop. • Using Grabbit screw on the large J-Hook and pull the sock to you. • Use pull cord and accessory Dove Tail Tip with Creep-Zit. • Feed pull cord through hole • Slip the sock over wire (s) 10 of Dove Tail 4" to 6" and to 16 inches (1 to 30RG6 or push through hole, then pull equivalent). The sock grabs back to form a loop. and holds. The harder you • Using Grabbit with ZTip grab pull, the tighter it grips! loop and pull to you. • No need to stagger the ends, • Attach the pull cord to the keep them even! Fish Tailz bullnose and pull!
• The sock is the wire puller and also the pull line! THIS NEW SYSTEM • No more knots when pulling through holes! WILL $AVE YOU • The sock covers the wire to allow pulling with ease! TIME AND MONEY!
32 Labor $aving Devices® • 800-648-4714 • 303-287-2121 • Fax 303-287-9044 PULL-ZIT FISH TAILZ COMBO KIT
Packaged in a durable snap lid case includes the following:
• 4 PULL-ZIT 30 FOOT REELS (1/8", 1/4", 3/8" AND 1/2"). • HANDY ROLL UP HOLDER CONTAINING 8 FISHTAILZ (36" LONG SOCK WITH BULLNOSE FOR PULLING LARGE BUNDLES TO PANEL). • 50 FEET OF 1/8" PREMIUM PULL CORD WOUND ON A REEL THAT ATTACHES TO DRILL. • A LARGE J-HOOK AND DOVE TAIL HEAD. • CONE AND LIGHTER FOR RE-BELLING ENDS WHEN THEY GET WORN. • INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO.
(Model PZFTCK) Patents pending
(All items included in Pull-Zit kit). THE ULTIMATE SYSTEM
Grabbit (Model GR12 or GR18)
Creep-Zit (Model CZ30)
WITH THIS SYSTEM THERE IS VIRTUALLY (Model PZFTCK) NO WIRE YOU CANNOT PULL!
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THE ULTIMATE SYSTEM 85-941 USI ULTIMATE SYSTEM 1 (CZ30, GR12 ,PZFTCK) 85-942 USII ULTIMATE SYSTEM 11 (CZ30, GR18 ,PZFTCK)
PULL-ZIT COMBO/FISH TAILZ KITS 85-900 FTZS SET OF 8 FISH TAILZ ONLY IN ROLL UP HOLDER 85-940 PZFTCK PULL-ZIT COMBO KIT, SET OF 4 (1/8",1/4",3/8",1/2") PULL-ZITS
INDIVIDUAL FISH TAILZ (36" SOCK W/BULLNOSE) EQUIVALENT 85-901 FTZ1/8 FISH TAILZ SOCK (FITS 1/8" TO 1/4" WIRE) 1 RG-6 85-902 FTZ1/4 FISH TAILZ SOCK (FITS 1/4" TO 7/16" WIRE) 2 RG-6 85-903 FTZ3/8 FISH TAILZ SOCK (FITS 3/8" TO 3/4" WIRE) 4 RG-6 85-904 FTZ1/2 FISH TAILZ SOCK (FITS 1/2" TO 7/8" WIRE) 6 RG-6 85-905 FTZ3/4 FISH TAILZ SOCK (FITS 3/4" TO 1-1/8" BUNDLES) 9 RG-6 85-906 FTZ1 FISH TAILZ SOCK (FITS 1" TO 1-1/4" BUNDLES) 14 RG-6 85-907 FTZ1-1/4 FISH TAILZ SOCK (FITS 1-1/4" TO 1-1/2" BUNDLES) 20 RG-6 85-908 FTZ1-1/2 FISH TAILZ SOCK (FITS 1-1/2" TO 2" BUNDLES) 30 RG-6
INDIVIDUAL PULL-ZIT W/ REEL HOLDER 30' SOCK (ON REEL) 85-913 PZ1/8 PULL-ZIT SOCK ON REEL (FITS 1/8" TO 1/4" WIRE) 1 RG-6 85-914 PZ1/4 PULL-ZIT SOCK ON REEL (FITS 1/4" TO 7/16" WIRE) 2 RG-6 85-915 PZ3/8 PULL-ZIT SOCK ON REEL (FITS 3/8" TO 3/4" WIRE) 4 RG-6 85-916 PZ1/2 PULL-ZIT SOCK ON REEL (FITS 1/2" TO 7/8" WIRE) 6 RG-6 85-917 PZ3/4 PULL-ZIT SOCK ON REEL (FITS 3/4" TO 1-1/8" BUNDLES) 9 RG-6 85-918 PZ1 PULL-ZIT SOCK ON REEL (FITS 1" TO 1-1/4" BUNDLES) 14 RG-6 85-919 PZ1-1/4 PULL-ZIT SOCK ON REEL (FITS 1-1/4" TO 1-1/2" BUNDLES) 20 RG-6 85-920 PZ1-1/2 PULL-ZIT SOCK ON REEL (FITS 1-1/2" TO 2" BUNDLES) 30 RG-6
INDIVIDUAL REPLACEMENT PULL-ZIT 30' SOCK ONLY (NO REEL) 85-921 PZR1/8 PULL-ZIT SOCK ONLY (FITS 1/8" TO 1/4" WIRE) 1 RG-6 85-922 PZR1/4 PULL-ZIT SOCK ONLY (FITS 1/4" TO 7/16" WIRE) 2 RG-6 85-923 PZR3/8 PULL-ZIT SOCK ONLY (FITS 3/8" TO 3/4" WIRE) 4 RG-6 85-924 PZR1/2 PULL-ZIT SOCK ONLY (FITS 1/2" TO 7/8" WIRE) 6 RG-6 85-925 PZR3/4 PULLING SOCK ONLY (FITS 3/4" TO 1-1/8" BUNDLES) 9 RG-6 85-926 PZR1 PULL-ZIT SOCK ONLY (FITS 1" TO 1 1/4" BUNDLES) 14 RG-6 85-927 PZR1-1/4 PULL-ZIT SOCK ONLY (FITS 1-1/4" TO 1-1/2" BUNDLES) 20 RG-6 85-928 PZR1-1/2 PULL-ZIT SOCK ONLY (FITS 1-1/2" TO 2" BUNDLES) 30 RG-6
REPLACEMENT/ACCESSORY PARTS 85-929 PZCC CARRYING CASE ONLY 85-930 PZR REEL HOLDER ONLY 85-931 PZC CONE ONLY 85-932 PZDT DOVE TAIL HEAD ONLY 85-935 PZ50 PULL CORD ON REEL (50') 85-936 FTZH FISH TAILZ ROLL UP HOLDER ONLY 82-375 LJ-TIP LARGE J-TIP FOR PULL-ZIT SOCKS 85-945 INSVID INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO FOR COMBO KIT
34 Labor $aving Devices® • 800-648-4714 • 303-287-2121 • Fax 303-287-9044 TRAINING VIDEO TAPES (FOR RETRO-FIT INSTALLING)
TAPE 2: INSULATED WALLS (30 min.) Learn how to fish wires in empty walls; how to make insulation work for you, not against, be it stabled bat insulation, moisture barrier stapled over bat insulation, blown-in cellulose or even styrofoam. Fish from attic down to crawl space; learn the easy way to fish an insulated wall when there is a slab floor.
TAPE 3: DRILL BITS AND FIRE BLOCKS (17 min.) Fire blocks will seem non-existent; see what takes place in the wall when drilling through top and bottom plates. Always find the hole you drilled.
TAPE 4: UNIQUE BITS AND BASEBOARDS (18 min.) Remove baseboard molding; run wire between tack strip and wall; drill a hole in base molding without removing baseboard; enlarge a hole size with the wire already present without damaging the wire. TAPE 5: FISHING BETWEEN FLOORS (16 min.) Effectively fish wires in multi-story residences; whether you are mounting devices on a first floor or basement ceiling, learn how to hide wires between floors. TAPE 6: CRAWL SPACES & FINISHED BASEMENTS (19 min.) Roy Bowling dba Complete Vision Productions™ now offers The shortest, quickest way to run wire from basement to first through Labor $aving Devices®, Inc. the greatest tool of all: floor; eliminate having to maneuver in dreaded crawl spaces. training videos! See exactly what to expect in real life!! TAPE 7: ATTIC FISHING (18 min.) Whether a novice or an experienced installer, whether a large or a Three professional methods are shown, where one or two man small company, whether a security, sound, telephone, or home crews can make easy the awful job of attic fishing; whether there automation installer… these tapes will pay for themselves in is little or great amount of insulation, these methods will cut $aving you time and enhancing your profits. your time and frustration in half!
Note: “PAL” video tape format upon request.
NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD – (TAPES 2-7)
FOR BEST MEMORY RETENTION, WATCH ONE SEGMENT FOR 6 CONSECUTIVE DAYS BEFORE VIEWING THE NEXT ONE.
© 1995 © 1995
WIRE RUNNING “AS EASY AS THAT” PART # MODEL # DESCRIPTION 50-801 TT1 DIMES & DOLLARS TAPE 1: DIMES AND DOLLARS (35 min.) 50-802 TT2 INSULATED WALLS Share with Roy his dynamic philosophies learned from 30 years 50-803 TT3 DRILL BITS & FIRE BLOCKS in the profession of running wires: 50-804 TT4 UNIQUE BITS & BASEBOARDS • The value of time; when and where it is wasted, how to 50-805 TT5 FISHING BETWEEN FLOORS better manage it 50-806 TT6 FINISHED BASEMENTS & CRAWL SPACES 50-807 TT7 ATTIC FISHING • How to bring your profit margins where they should be 50-850 TTS4 SHORT SET – TAPES 2, 3, 4, 5 • How to keep the cash flow… flowing 50-900 TTS7 FULL SET – WIRE RUNNING AS EASY AS THAT • How to keep pre-wires profitable 50-950 TDVD TAPES 2-7 COMPILED ON A DVD
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36 Labor $aving Devices® • 800-648-4714 • 303-287-2121 • Fax 303-287-9044 WHAT?…WHERE?…WHEN?…HOW?…WOW!
In the section to follow, we have addressed some of the most IT REMAINS THE INSTALLERS SOLE RESPONSIBILITY common situations facing wire/cable installers. Listed are The TO OPERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE basic tools required for the best and fastest results, briefly FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY, CITY AND LOCAL BUILDING explaining how to proceed. It is purely informative, and in OR OTHER CODE(S), AND TO FOLLOW OFFICIAL no event can Labor $aving Devices® be liable for any special, REQUIREMENTS ON THE USE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT. incidental or consequential damages.
FISHING WIRES INSIDE WALLS
IN EMPTY (INSIDE) WALLS 3. Instead of pulling down the molding, this time drill up through the bottom plate from the basement or crawl space. 1. DOWN, FROM THE TOP PLATE TO THE BASE OF THE 4. Keep the flexible handle of the WR24 almost straight, with WALL, ON CONCRETE FLOOR just a light bend on the magnet side. Insert the drilled hole and fish the ball chain. Proceed as above.
3. MULTIPLE CABLE RUNS, DOWN FROM THE TOP PLATE TO LOWER FLOOR(S) 1. & 2. How to proceed: 1. First select the smallest Drill-Eze bit size that will accom- modate your cable run. Start drilling through the top plate from above, having selected the 2-ft. shaft. 2. Pull the bit back to you and replace the 2-ft. shaft by the smallest next size up (4- or 6-ft.) that will let you reach the next "plate" inside the wall. 3. Once you have drilled through the second plate, pull the bit back to you or add to the shaft the smallest extension that will let you drill through the third "plate". 4. Use extreme caution when drilling the second or following
plates in order to avoid drilling through the wall; it is sug- gested to "rest" the shaft (or extension) against the wall of the first hole. 3. & 4. 5. 5. Once you have reached the lower destination point, attach to the end of the last extension a nylon PullCord. If pulling How to proceed: multiple cables or pre-connected ones, we recommend the 1. In the attic, drill a hole in the top plate with the selected drill use of the PullSleeve. bit (Spear-Zit, Bell Hanger, or Pro-Bore®). 6. From downstairs, pull the bit, the nylon PullCord and 2. Attach the “stop ring” to one end of the ball chain of the cable will follow. WR24; drop the chain in the drilled hole. 3. In the room, remove the baseboard and drill a hole at the base of the wall. 4. Bend the flexible retriever of the WR24 and insert in the hole. Move it left to right until the magnet catches the ball chain. 5. Bring the ball chain to the hole; with the LBS (or the Hook- Zit 9") pull the chain out. Attach the wire to the chain. (If pulling coax cable or large wires, attach a nylon PullCord to the chain, then the cable to the PullCord.) 6. From the top plate, pull the ball chain and the wire. (Hint: with concrete floors, run the wire behind the baseboard or between baseboard and tack strip if there is carpet.) 2. DOWN, FROM THE TOP PLATE TO THE CRAWL SPACE OR UNFINISHED BASEMENT How to proceed: 1. In the attic, drill a hole in the top plate with the selected drill bit. 2. Attach the “stop ring” to one end of the ball chain of the WR24; drop the chain in the drilled hole.
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IN WALL WITH STAPLED BAT IN WALL WITH INSULATION WITH INSULATION MOISTURE BARRIER 1. DOWN, FROM THE TOP PLATE TO THE BASE OF THE 1. DOWN, FROM TOP PLATE TO BASE OF WALL ON WALL, ON CONCRETE FLOOR CONCRETE FLOOR… OR… TO CRAWL SPACE OR UNFINISHED BASEMENT How to proceed: 1. Use the StudSensor to locate the inside edge of the stud (or use How to proceed: the TriScanner to locate the stud and check for hot electrical Same procedure as for Stapled Bat Insulation. lines along the stud). 2. Cut a 4" Wire Bit and at the inside edge of the stud, drill 2. DOWN, FROM THE MIDDLE TO THE BASE OF THE through the ceiling, where it meets with the wall. Remove the drill motor, leaving the wire bit poking through the ceiling. WALL, ON CONCRETE FLOOR 3. In the attic, using the wire bit sticking up as a reference, How to proceed: measure 3/4" and drill a hole (use Spear-Zit or Bell Hanger). You will be right in the void between the dry wall and the 1. Use the SSZ9 StudSensor to locate the middle between two stapled insulation. studs and mark the wall. 4. Drop the ball chain of the WR24 in the drilled hole. 2. Using a small pointed object, poke a hole in the dry wall at a 5. In the room, first, remove the wire bit (the hole is so small “down angle”, making sure not to pierce the moisture that it will remained unnoticed), then remove the molding barrier. and drill a hole at the base of the wall. Insert the flexible handle 3. Attach the WNH-1 to the bullnose of the LZsec and enter it of the WR24 and bring the ball chain to the hole. Pull the through the hole, in the wall, between the drywall and the chain with the LBS (or Hook-Zit). moisture barrier, until the bullnose touches the bottom plate. 6. Attach the wire to the chain and pull from the attic. 4. Having dropped the base molding, run the LZO compass alongside the base of the wall to locate the LZsec magnet. 5. When the red arrow points at the wall, move the compass upward; if the white arrow points this time at the wall, you 1. 3. have located the magnet, not a nail or a pipe. 2. 6. Drill a hole (with Spear-Zit or Bell Hanger) right where the compass located the magnet, and, with the LBS retriever (or HZ9 Hook-Zit), pull the ball chain out. 7. Attach the wire (or PullCord if running cable) to the ball chain. Pull the rod up.
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How to proceed: 4. 1. Use the StudSensor to locate the inside edge of the stud (or use the TriScanner to locate the stud and check for hot
electrical lines along the stud). 2. Cut a 4" wire bit and at the inside edge of the stud, drill through the ceiling, where it meets with the wall. Remove the drill motor, leaving the wire bit poking through the ceiling. 3. In the attic, using the wire bit sticking up as a reference, measure 3/4" and drill a hole. You will be right in the void between the dry wall and the stapled insulation. 4. Drop the ball chain in the drilled hole. 5. Instead of pulling the molding in the room, this time drill up through the bottom plate from the basement. 6. Keep the flexible handle of the WR24 almost straight, with a light bent on the magnet side. Insert in the hole and fish the ball chain. Attach the wire to the chain and pull from the attic.
38 Labor $aving Devices® • 800-648-4714 • 303-287-2121 • Fax 303-287-9044 IN EMPTY OR INSULATED WALLS, 3. Attach the WNH-1 1-ft. ball chain to the bullnose of the LZsec; push it up the drilled hole using a jabbing motion; the DOWN FROM THE MIDDLE OF rod will “ride” against the drywall. (Remember to mark the WALL, TO CARPETED FLOOR rod at the length you want to stop.) 4. Back in the room, use the LZO compass to locate the magnet How to proceed: of the LZsec; poke a hole right in front of the magnet and 1. Pull the carpet and padding from the wall; with a chisel and with the Hook-Zit 9" or LBS pull the ball chain. Attach the a hammer, cut a 2" piece of the tack strip. wire or a PullCord and pull the rod down from the basement. 2. Attach the BBZ Base-Boar-Zit to the high speed drill motor, place it against the wall where you cut the tack strip and start drilling, holding the unit firmly against the floor… The drill 4. will go through the molding, the drywall, up the bottom plate (note: always start the bit in a wood molding for it to go up). 3. Push and pull the bit several times to clean the hole, always leaving the drill motor in forward. Remove the bit. 4. Attach the WNH-1 ball chain to one of the eyelet of the 3. .047 fish wire provided in the Base-Boar-Zit Kit and insert in the hole. (mark the fish wire with tape at the length you need) 1. 5. When the fish wire is in the wall up to the marking tape, insert the HZ9 or LBS in the access hole and fish the ball chain; bring it to the hole and attach the wire or a PullCord. Pull the fish wire from the bottom. 6. Run wire between molding and tack strip (see fishing wire under carpet, between molding and tack strip) or down 2. to the basement (see fishing wire in crawl space, from upstairs with carpeted floor); replace the padding and the carpet; they will hide the hole in the molding and the wire.
2. DOWN, FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE WALL, TO BASE 5. OF WALL ON CONCRETE FLOOR How to proceed: 1. With the StudSensor, locate the inside edge of the stud. Using a Spear-Zit or Bell Hanger drill a hole in the wall at a down angle (it will direct the fiberglass fish tape on the back side of the wall cavity, against the stud). 2. Attach the WNH-1 to the bullnose of the fiberglass fish tape (rod) and enter it in the drilled hole, and push it down using a jabbing motion. 4. 3. Remove the molding, use the StudSensor to locate the inside edge of the same stud and drill a hole right next to the stud edge. Use the Hook-Zit to grab the ball chain and bring it to you. Attach the wire or a PullCord to the chain. Bring the fiberglass rod up.
1., 2. & 3. IN WALL WITH BLOWN-IN CELLULOSE
1. FROM UNFINISHED BASEMENT, UP TO THE MIDDLE 1. OF THE WALL 1. How to proceed: 2. 1. Cut a 4" Wire Bit and against the wall, drill down through the 3. floor; remove the drill motor, leaving the wire bit in the floor. 2. In the unfinished basement, locate the wire bit sticking
through the floor and, with the Spear-Zit flex bit or Bell hanger and the directional tool, drill up the bottom plate immediately behind the wire bit at an angle towards you. This will later direct the LZsec rod towards the front dry-
wall. Drill with extreme care so the bit does not go through the wall! (Note: you could also use a right angle drill motor.) 3.
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APPLICATIONS—RESIDENTIAL AND FINISHED AREAS OF COMMERCIAL INSIDE WALL, DOWN FROM IN-WALL you need to cut the drywall covering it, plunge the Spirabit inside the box, guide it to the right until it touches the inside SPEAKER OPENING OR UP FROM edge of the box: pull the bit out far enough so it is now SYSTEM’S OUTLET OPENING against the outside of the box and move the Spiracut counter clockwise. How to proceed: 1. With the StudSensor locate the two studs in between which you will locate the speaker and mark the wall. 2. If installing a rectangular speaker, use the manufacturer’s Start at 45˚ angle. provided template and mark the contour (use the pocket level to guarantee perfect alignment). 3. Adjust the depth gauge of the Spira-Cut bit 1/8" longer than the thickness of the material to cut and start the bit into the material at a 45 degree angle. Slowly bring it to 90 degrees and begin to cut clockwise (start and end at the top of the hole). Note: if cutting a round opening, adjust the circular guide of the Spiracut to the diameter to cut, then proceed as above. 4. To run your cable, follow the procedures described above, based on the type of wall (insulation), you are dealing with. If you need to cut an opening for an outlet box proceed as for rectangular speakers: if the box is already installed and
FISHING WIRES IN FINISHED BASEMENT
BASEMENT WINDOW CONTACT 5. Upstairs, pull the ball chain and the wire; from one corner of the room, send the YFT-10 fiberglass fish tape between the OR IN-WALL SPEAKER, UP TO tack strip and the molding. Attach the wire to the bullnose of UPPER FLOOR the YFT-10; pull it to its destination. If the upstairs floor is not carpeted, run you wire behind the molding or up the wall. How to proceed: 1. From the window header, drill up into the cavity between floor and ceiling using the Spear-Zit or Bell Hanger; before going upstairs, measure the distance from the drilled hole to the outside wall perpendicular to the one you are working on. If installing in-wall speaker in the basement, use the Spiracut to cut the speaker opening (refer to application inside wall, down from in-wall speaker or up from system’s outlet) then drill up into wall. 2. Upstairs, measure the same distance, from the same outside wall in order to be located 3. between the same floor joists. 2. 5. Pull the carpet and drill down, between molding and tack strip. 3. Attach the stop-ring to the ball chain of the WR24 and drop chain down the drilled hole; it will pile up on top of the 4. ceiling. 1. 4. Downstairs, insert the flexible handle of the WR24 in the hole drilled through the window header and fish the ball chain in a “twist-pull-back” motion. Bring the chain down to you and attach your wire.
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FROM UPSTAIRS, WITH CARPETED FLOORS How to proceed: 1. Upstairs, pull the carpet and with Spear-Zit or Bell Hanger drill a hole down, between molding and tack strip. 2. Attach the stripped end of the wire through the hole of the GR3 GloRod and flip it back on the flat of the rod (or pass it through the cross hole of the bullnose of the GR3BB or GR3L). 3. Holding the wire and the GloRod together, pushed them in the drilled hole; still holding onto the wire, jab the push rod to “quick release” the wire. Pull the rod back, the wire will stay. 4. In the crawl space, wearing the TSP-1 headlight if necessary, extend the GR12 Grabbit telescoping pole towards the dan- gling wire; grab it with the knifed edges side of the Ztip and bring the wire to you. FROM UPSTAIRS, WITH UNCARPETED FLOORS How to proceed: Same procedure as above, except that you will have to remove the molding to drill down and run your wire behind it or up the wall.
FISHING WIRE UNDER CARPET
BETWEEN BASE MOLDING AND BETWEEN CARPET AND PADDING TACK STRIP How to proceed: How to proceed: 1. If you must run wire under carpet, always run it between carpet Pull the carpet in the corner of the room with a pair of needle and padding to create a double cushion to protect the wire. nose pliers; feed the YFT fiberglass rod between the base molding Never staple or tape the wire as traffic could create damage to and the tack strip to where your wire is. Attach the stripped wire the wire jacket resulting in a short. end to the bullnose of the rod. Pull the rod and the wire back 2. Insert the rolled-up end of the UCT25 Under Carpet Tape from the corner of the room. Repeat the steps as necessary. The between carpet and padding from the destination place of the space between molding and tack strip is a “natural” channel to wire; when reaching the other side, strip the end of the wire run wires, without having to move furniture. and attach it to the rolled end of the UCT. Roll back the UCT25 in its case as it brings the wire to you. (The rounded end of the UCT25 is for running over waffle type padding.)
Note: Do not staple or tape the wire; avoid traffic areas.
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FISHING WIRES BETWEEN FLOORS
SMOOTH (SHEET ROCK) CEILING ROUGH (LATH & PLASTER) MATERIAL CEILING MATERIAL How to proceed: How to proceed: 1. With the SSZ9 StudSensor, locate two joists in between 1. With the SSZ9 StudSensor, locate two joists in between which the device will be located and cut a hole a least 2" in which the device will be located and cut a hole a least 2" in diameter with Spiracut. Then measure the distance between diameter with Spiracut. Then measure the distance between the hole and the outside wall parallel to the joists. the hole and the outside wall parallel to the joists. 2. Upstairs, measure the same distance from the same outside 2. Upstairs, measure the same distance from the same outside wall in order to be between the same joists, against an inside wall in order to be between the same joists, against an inside wall perpendicular to the outside wall. wall perpendicular to the outside wall. 3. Pull the carpet and drill a hole between tack strip and mold- 3. This time feed a length of thin gauge wire (or PullCord) ing (use Spear-Zit, or Bell Hanger). Attach the “stop-ring” down the drilled hole instead of the ball chain. to the ball chain of the WR24 and drop it in the hole. It will 4. Back downstairs, screw the Ztip on the CZX rod of the pile up on top of the ceiling. Creep-Zit. With the Walleye, locate the wire (or PullCord) 4. Back downstairs, insert the in the hole cut in the ceiling and hanging down and grab it with the knifed edges side of the locate the “pile” of ball chain. Direct the CZD Drag-Zit Ztip. Bring it to you, tie the wire and proceed as above. magnet (screwed on a CZX section of the CZ-30) to the pile. Pull the rod slowly back to you so it will feed the ball chain to you . 5. Once you have the chain to you attach to it a minimum of 10 feet of PullCord, the wire or cable to the cord. 6. Upstairs, pull the ball chain, the PullCord… The wire (or cable).
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1. LIGHT OR MEDIUM INSULATION, 1. UP FROM WALL DOWNSTAIRS How to proceed: 1. Using the Spear-Zit or Bell Hanger drill bit, drill a hole up the top plate. 2. Put the stripped end of the wire through the hole of the GloRod and flip it on the flat of the rod. Holding both the rod and the wire, feed it up the hole until it touches the roof line. Holding the wire, pull the rod back a little in order to create a loop in the attic. This can be repeated as often as you have wire runs to bring up the attic. 3. In the attic (wearing the TSP-1 headlight if necessary) and from a comfortable and convenient location, extend the GR-12 (12-ft.) Grabbit towards the first looped wire. With the knifed edges side of the Ztip, grab the wire and bring it 2. to you. The rod will fall back downstairs. Repeat for the following runs. Remember to collect the rods downstairs.
2. MEDIUM INSULATION, FROM A WINDOW HEADER How to proceed: 1. Using the Spear-Zit or Bell Hanger drill bit, drill a hole up the window header and the top plate. 2. Insert the 24" or 36" (depending on ceiling height) stainless tube of the FEK-1 Fish-Eze Kit into the drilled hole until it its the roof sheeting, then pull back a little. 3. Remove the coiled fish wire of the Fish-Eze kit from its holder 3. and feed it into the tube; the fish wire will coil in the attic,
on top of the insulation. 4. Remove the tube and attach both the wire and a nylon line to the eyelet of the fish wire (operating as a two person crew, you will use the nylon line to bring the fish tape back to you for the next run). If operating alone, disregard the nylon line and repeat the above steps using several coiled fish wires rather than the same one over and over. 5. In the attic, extend the GR-8 or GR-12 Grabbit with Jtip towards the first coiled fish wire. Hit it so the coils lay flat and won’t kink. Grab all the loops the wire with the Jtip so it 4. uncoils as you bring it to you. Pull the fish wire, it will bring the wire to you.
3. THICK INSULATION (18" AND MORE), FROM WALL BELOW How to proceed: 1. Using the Spear-Zit, drill a hole up through the top plate. 2. Tie a 30-lb. nylon fishing line to one of the bullnose of the YFT fiberglass fish tape and feed it in the drilled hole. When it hits the roof sheeting, pull on the nylon line. The YFT will bend and follow the roof line. 3. The wisp head also raises the end of the Creep-Zit so it can 3. You can now go in the attic and pull the YFT and the wire to slide smoothly over the grid dividers; turn the end of the you or tie the wire to the YFT and pull it back down. Creep-Zit in your hand and the wisp head at the other end 4. IN ATTIC, FROM ONE END TO THE OTHER will walk from side to side. 4. Attach the wire to the wisp head and bring it back to you, or How to proceed: to the bullnose at the back end. 1. Attach as many of the CZ30 sections as you will need, using 5. If running coax, cat 5 cables or large speaker wires, we pliers to snug the connectors together. recommend you attach a PullCord to the wisp head or bull-nose 2. With a simple flick of your wrist, the rods will jump up over of the Creep-Zit sections, then attach your cable (or the air ducts, lighting fixtures, cable raceways, etc. PullSleeve) to the PullCord.
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OVER FALSE (GRID) CEILINGS
1. LONG RUN (UP TO 125 FEET AT A TIME), SMALL ACCESS AREA, OPEN SPACE How to proceed: 1. Remove tile from false ceiling; aim the yoke of the Sling-A-Line holding it HORIZONTALLY. Push the button on the reel to release the line and put the weight in the leather sling. Shoot. 2. At the other end, attach your wire to a length of PullCord, tie the PullCord to the lead weight and reel it back. 3. In areas where cable cannot be resting on the ceiling tiles, attach one 2nd Man Pulley above the drop ceiling to receive your cable. 3. MEDIUM RUN, CROWDED SPACE Note: Do not remove the ceiling tile in the area you are shooting towards: the weight could drop through the opening and cause How to proceed: injury or property damage. If the line gets tangled over any 1. Attach as many of the CZ30 sections as you will need, using object, pull the line very slowly with your hand to allow the pliers to snug the connectors together. weight to unravel itself. 2. With a simple flick of your wrist, the rods will jump up over air ducts, lighting fixtures, cable raceways, etc. 3. The wisp head also raises the end of the Creep-Zit so it can slide smoothly over the grid dividers; turn the end of the Creep-Zit in your hand and the wisp head at the other end will walk from side to side. 4. Attach the wire to the wisp head and bring it back to you, or to the bullnose at the back end. Note: If pulling multiple cables at once, we recommend you tie them into a PullSleeve that you attach to the end of the PullCord; also, run with your cables at least one extra length of nylon cord for subsequent cable runs. Also, in areas where cables cannot be resting on ceiling tiles, attach one 2nd Man Pulley above the drop ceiling to receive your cable.
2. MEDIUM RUN (UP TO 40 FEET), OPEN SPACE 4. SHORT RUN (UP TO 25 FEET), How to proceed: SEMI-CROWDED SPACE 1. Remove a tile, rest the wire on the outer “V” of the Grabbit How to proceed: 18’s Ztip. 1. When working above ceiling in occupied office, the YFT 2. Push the wire to its destination by extending the Grabbit 30-E, contained in its round carrying case, can be section by section; if working a two person crew with two maneuvered without risk of property or bodily damage. Grabbits, the second installer, 40 ft. away from you, will grab 2. To direct wisp head from side to side. Remove the YFT the wire with the knifed edges side of the Ztip and pull the entirely from its case. wire in collapsing the sections of the Grabbit, one by one. 3. Because of its extreme flexibility, the YFT will require some practice to “jump” over obstacles.
44 Labor $aving Devices® • 800-648-4714 • 303-287-2121 • Fax 303-287-9044 5. LONG RUN (100 FEET AND OVER), SEMI-CROWDED SPACE How to proceed: 1. The CF50 Fishtix is a heavy duty version of the Creep-Zit kit, giving you the added rigidity required to pull runs of 100 feet and longer, yet operating the same way the Creep-Zit does (see medium run, crowded space). 2. When you have extended the Fishtix to its final des- tination, either attach the male bullnose to the last section, then your cable or PullCord to it and go to the other end to pull it to you, or replace the wisp head up front with the female bullnose, attach cable or pull cord, and pull towards you from the back end. Hint: When pulling long cable runs, it is sug- gested to pull at least one PullCord with the cable to facilitate your work, should additional cable can be pulled at a later date. 3. In areas where cable cannot be resting on the ceiling tiles, attach one 2nd Man Pulley above the drop ceiling to receive your cable, pass the cable through the pulley first, then attach it to the Fishtix's bullnose. If using cables on reel, place the reels on the Decoil-Zit, just below the ceiling opening.
OVER PIPES OR BEAMS, FROM THE GROUND
How to proceed: 1. If working alone, attach at the end of the wire or PullCord a weight (i.e., a golf ball), then “rest” the wire in the outer "V" of the Ztip. 2. Extending the Grabbit section by section, pass the wire (PullCord) and the weight over the pipe or beam and release it from the Ztip (the weight will keep the wire from falling back). 3. Now, using the knifed edge side of the Ztip, pull the wire over the beam. Repeat the steps for the next beams. Note: If working a two person crew with two Grabbits, ignore the weight and just pass the wire to one another over the beam. If pulling multiple cables, tie them in the PullSleeve, and attach the Pull-Sleeve to the end of the PullCord.
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IN RACE WAYS OR OVER BEAMS AND PIPES NOT MORE THAN 6 FEET APART How to proceed: 1. Attach the wisp head to the first section, then as you start pushing the Fishtix in the raceway or over the beams, snap as many sections together as needed for your run. 2. Attach the male bullnose at the end of the last sec- tion (or the female bullnose at the front of the first section after having removed the wisp head), then attach the Pull-cord (or cable) to the bullnose and pull back. Note: If pulling multiple cables at once, we recommend you tie them into a PullSleeve that you attach to the end of the PullCord; also, run with your cables at least one extra length of nylon cord for subsequent cable runs.
HORIZONTAL TURNS & ELEVATION CHANGES
How to proceed: 1. Snap the hanging strap of the 2nd Man Pulley off the axle pin and the retaining latch. Attach the pulley to the proper support device, snap the strap back on the axle pin and in the retaining latch, in the same manner, position a 2nd Man Pulley at each horizontal turn, elevation change, each up and down location. 2. Pull the cable through each 2nd Man Pulley.
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