How to Safely Install and Use Polyurethane Cable Covers

Whether your application is for a special event, automotive garage, factory or warehouse, heavy-duty polyurethane cable covers are the perfect solution for keeping the cables and hoses in high-traffic industrial environments safe. These also greatly reduce tripping hazards for pedestrians. There's just one thing to remember: to reap their safety benefits, your polyurethane protectors need to be properly installed and utilized.

STEP 1 — CONFIGURE AND ASSEMBLE

• • Position cable covers hinge side first so that whenever possible, traffic will drive over them.
• • When running parallel cord covers, make sure they are at least two feet apart.
• • Provide an ADA-compliant path of travel wherever necessary and safe, adhering to ADA guidelines for the use of wheelchair ramps.
• • Avoid irregular surfaces if you can, as water and other fluids can collect and create a shock or slipping hazard.
• • During configuration and set up of your cord covers, constantly ask yourself, “Have I created a tripping hazard?” If the answer to that question is “yes,” re-evaluate your project — or call us with your questions at 1-833-3CABLEORG (1-833-322-2536).
• • When assembling linear pieces, do so by placing female slots over male tabs.
• • Use end boots to complete the run and reduce tripping hazards presented by bare connector ends.
• • Use signs to warn people of the “bump” or upcoming obstacle — and use bright colors whenever possible. Don't try to hide the cord protectors!

STEP 2 — SECURE

• • Secure lengths of cable protector on unusually slippery surfaces by attaching to the ground.
• • If you're going to anchor the cable cover down, reduce your risk of tearing the protectors by drilling anchor holes, rather than just spiking.

STEP 3 — FILL

• • Start by placing cables in the channel that's closest to the leading edge. Be sure to always load the most sensitive cables and hoses nearest to the hinge-side of the protector.
• • Avoid mixing cables and hoses with different functions within a specific channel; use separate channels for power, signal (data), fluids, and gases.
• • Don't overstuff the cable cover! Doing so can cause the lid to pinch cable insulation or present a tripping hazard.
• • Use grip tape to keep the lids securely down.

STEP 4 — MAINTAIN

• • Replace worn parts immediately, as torn lids can present a tripping hazard.
• • Avoid using solvents or acids to clean cable protectors; instead, use ordinary soap and water or steam-clean the product.