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6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY ALERT Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information SYMBOL in this manual before operating or servicing this tool. Failure to observe this warning will This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards result in severe injury or death.
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• Inspect the tool before using. Replace worn, damaged or missing parts with Greenlee replace- ment parts. A damaged or improperly assem- bled component could break and strike nearby personnel.
6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Features Transportation • Wide tire grip accommodates: To transport the cable feeder, pull the telescoping – 8 x 250 MCM cable handles out until they stop. If transporting over a – 6 x 500 MCM cable smooth surface, lift up on the handles to extend the –...
6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Setup Positioning the Cable Feeder and Cable Reels Locate the cable feeder and cable reels so that: • the cable can be slack between the cable feeder and the conduit or tray. • the cables approach the cable feeder at a maximum angle of 25°...
6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Setup (cont’d) Securing the Cable Feeding System Anchor Method Use 3/8" - 1/2" anchors (purchased separately) through Select either the Stiff-Arm Boom method or the Anchor the four anchor pads to stabilize the cable feeder. method to secure the cable feeder.
6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Setup (cont’d) Loading the Cable Feeder Side Loading Method 1. Release the ratchet mechanism by pushing down Select either End Loading method or Side Loading on the upper drive handle while rotating the top of method. Then proceed to the “Loading Cable” section.
6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Setup (cont’d) Loading Cable 3. Lower or remount the upper drive unit by lifting up on the catch located near the clevis pin on the 1. Rotate the ground separator out and down. control box side of the unit while lowering the upper drive unit.
6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Operation Tips for Trouble-free Operation 1. Be sure the main power switch is OFF. 2. Plug the cable feeder into the power source. • Take up slack between the reels and the cable feeder before starting the pull.
6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Probable Remedy Speed control off. Turn speed control clockwise. Will not run. E-stop engaged. Twist switch button clockwise to reset. Cables slip. Too little pinching force. Engage ratchets another notch. Too little tire pressure.
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6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Troubleshooting (cont’d) Motor runs backwards. Variable speed does not work. Only one motor runs. Is upper motor plugged in? Red and black wires are Disconnect potentiometer reversed at rectifier. unit from controller. Does feeder run when turned on?
6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Service Upper Drive Chain Removal Reassemble in the reverse order noting the following: The lock washer is placed against the electrical box. Pry off the edge guard (26). Remove the 4 screws secur- Before attaching the electrical box, make sure the motor ing the chain guard (22) and insert guard (25) that are is oriented properly.
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6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Service (cont’d) Lower Traction Wheel Removal Caster Wheel Disassembly Raise or remove the upper drive unit. Remove the 6 Remove the 2 cotter pins securing the frame shafts screws and nuts attaching the cable guide weldments (60) to the frame.
6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Illustration—Main Greenlee Tools, Inc. 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
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6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Illustration—Motor Box Greenlee Tools, Inc. 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
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6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Parts List —Main and Motor Box Part No. Description 50055895 Wheel unit, traction ................... 2 F015972 Screw, 1/2"-20 UNF x 1.00 lg. flat head socket ........8 50055909 Bearing housing weldment ............... 1 90551141 Screw, 1/2"-20 UNF x 2.50 lg. hex head ..........2 50055950 Arm ......................
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6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Parts List—Main and Motor Box (cont’d) Part No. Description 50056697 Axle ......................1 (29) 90503023 Hitch pin ....................2 50056700 Right ratchet weldment ................1 50056727 Left ratchet weldment ................1 50063987 Handle weldment ..................2...
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6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Parts List—Main and Motor Box (cont’d) Part No. Description 50057847 Shaft, lead ....................1 (58) 90506553 Pin, 1/8 cotter ................... 2 50057855 Shaft, trailing ..................... 1 (59) 90500598 Screw, 1/4-20 UNC x .50 hex head ............2...
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6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Illustration—Control Unit Greenlee Tools, Inc. 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
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6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Wiring—Control Unit Greenlee Tools, Inc. 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
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6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Parts List—Control Unit Part No. Description 90541243 Strain relief ....................2 90539559 Screw, #8-32 x 3/8 long button head ............6 90524349 Nut, #8-32 hex ..................6 90516494 Washer, internal tooth lock ................ 2 91862630 Nut, 1/2" conduit lock ................2 50066820 Switch unit, emergency stop ..............
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6810-22 Ultra Cable Feeder Illustration—Motor Breakdown Greenlee Tools, Inc. 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...