Important Safety Notice Before using a Condux Tesmec RS20/RS26 Reel Stand, operators must read and understand all proce- dures and safety instructions. Note all safety information on this page, and note specific safety require- ments as explained by the procedures in this manual.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ..........PARTS ................14-31 COMMUNICATION WITH THE MANUFACTURER ....A. REPLACEMENT LABELS ........14-15 GENERAL INFORMATION ............. 4 B. RS20 REEL STAND ASSY.........16-17 A. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..........4 C. RS26 REEL STAND ASSY.........18-19 B. SAFETY INFORMATION ..........4 D.
General Information A. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The RS20 Reel Stand provides up to 20,000 lbs of load capacity. The RS26 Provides upt to 26,000lbs of load cpapacity. both come equipped with a hydraulic negative brake, reel arbor bar and hose storage. B.
▪ Maintenance personnel must wear suitable clothes to reduce the possibility of entanglement in the machine’s moving parts. They should avoid the wearing of chains, and other jewelry for the same reason. Operators must use personal protective gear (i.e. gloves, booths, helmet, etc.). ▪...
▪ The instruction manual must be kept in a sheltered and dry place. Technical Specifications The Condux Tesmec RS20/RS26 Reel Stands were developed for paying in or out conductor reels when used in conjunction with Condux Tesmec Puller-Tensioners and Tensioners. Industry leading features like Self Acting Hydraulic Brake and Advanced...
C. CAUTIONS & WARNINGS When operating this machine users must be aware of other risks associated with the work for which the machine is intended. D. PULLING ROPE FAILURE Obviously this will cause uncontrolled movement of the entire machine. Both this and the danger then presented by the pulling rope and/or conductor can cause serious injury or death.
Transporting A. MACHINE LIFTING For machine lifting use only devices (overhead traveling cranes, lift trucks, ropes, cables, hooks, etc.) with a capacity equal to the weight to be lifted. Personnel should not be on the machine when it is lifted. !DANGER: Failure to follow the recommendations in this section may cre- ate a dangerous situation and/or damage to the machine.
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2. Securely anchor using the anchor points provided ( Figure 1) 3. Properly ground the reel stand using the grounding connections provided (Figure 2) 4. Connect the hydraulic hoses to the stringing machine (Figure 3) 5. Secure the area between the stringing equipment and this reel stand to limit personnel entry.
B. REEL INSTALLATION 1. Ensure that the hydraulic supply from the stringing equipment is shut-off 2. Push in the selector valve handle (Figure 4) 3. Close the valve (clockwise) on the pump (Figure 5) Figure 4. Push in Selector Valve Handle Figure 5.
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4. Open the Ball Valve (in line with) as shown (see Figure 6) 5. Operate the pump handle until the pressure on the gauge reads approximately 450 PSI. Use caustion as the brake begins to release as the arbor bar will begin to rotate.
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8. Repeat number 6 on other side. 9. Remove arbor bar. 10. Remove bearing from arbor bar. (Figure 11) 11. Remove Lifting Bracket using a 1-1/8” wrench (Figure 12) 12. Install Arbor Bar through the reel hole ensuring drive pins engage drive holes (Figure 14).
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13. Reverse steps 9 through 11 to install components back onto arbor bar. 14. Once arbor has been secured to the reel, lift the reel utilizing the lifting brackets and install onto reel stand. (Figure 14) 15. Reference operational label located on the reel stand for brake release. Figure 14.
CONDUX TESMEC INC., RS20 REEL STAND ASSY (20000LBS)
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21032700 RS20 REEL STAND ASSY (20000LBS) ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 02036601CT 3/4-10 X 4.00 HEX HD CAPSCREW GR8 YZ 02123904CT 3/4 FLATWASHER TYPEA W CZ 02129105CT 3/4-10 X 2.00 HEX HD CAPSCREW SS T316 02200600CT 3/4-10 NYLOC NUT GR5 CZ 02202701CT 1.00 LOCKWASHER REG CZ #10-24 X 0.50 HEX FLANGE HD CAPSCREW GR5...
CONDUX TESMEC INC., RS26 REEL STAND ASSY (26000LBS)
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21034200 RS26 REEL STAND ASSY (26000 LB) ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 02036601CT 3/4-10 X 4.00 HEX HD CAPSCREW GR8 YZ 02123904CT 3/4 FLATWASHER TYPEA W CZ 02129105CT 3/4-10 X 2.00 HEX HD CAPSCREW SS T316 02200600CT 3/4-10 NYLOC NUT GR5 CZ 02202701CT 1.00 LOCKWASHER REG CZ 02266400CT...
CONDUX TESMEC INC., CHAIN DRIVE DETAIL - REEL STAND ASSY...
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CHAIN DRIVE DETAIL - REEL STAND ASSY RS20 - SERIAL NO AK269 AND LATER RS26 - SERIAL NO AR*** AND LATER ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 02021301CT 1/2 FLATWASHER TYPE A WIDE CZ 02038401CT 1/2-13 X 1.50 HEX HD CAPSCREW GR8 YZ 02125106CT 3/4-10 HEX NUT 304SS 02208300CT...
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CHAIN DRIVE DETAIL - REEL STAND ASSY RS20 - SERIAL NO AK268 AND EARLIER RS26 - SERIAL NO AR*** AND EARLIER ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 02021301CT 1/2 FLATWASHER TYPEA WIDE CZ 02038401CT 1/2-13 X 1.50 HEX HD CAPSCREW GR8 YZ 02125104CT 1/2-13 HEX NUT SS T316 02208300CT...
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CONDUX TESMEC INC., HYDRAULIC DRIVE- REEL STAND ASSY...
HYDRAULIC DRIVE DETAIL - REEL STAND ASSY RS20 - SERIAL NO AK320 AND LATER RS26 - SERIAL NO AR*** AND LATER ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 02093600CT HYD FITTING - 08 NPT X 08 JIC 90EL 02198000CT HYD FITTING - 08 NPT HEX PLUG 02288231CT 5/16 FLATWASHER TYPE A NARR CZ 02288430CT...
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CONDUX TESMEC INC., HYDRAULIC DRIVE- REEL STAND ASSY...
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HYDRAULIC DRIVE DETAIL - REEL STAND ASSY RS20 - SERIAL NO AK319 AND EARLIER RS26 - SERIAL NO AR*** AND EARLIER ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 02093600 HYD FITTING 08 NPT (M) X 08 JIC (M) 90EL 02198000 HYD FITTING 08 NPT (M) HEX PLUG 02288231 5/16 FLATWASHER TYPEA-NARR CZ 02288430...
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21034215 HYD HAND PUMP MANIFOLD - REEL STAND ASSY RS20 - SERIAL NUMBER AK320 AND LATER RS26 - SERIAL NUMBER AR*** AND LATER ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 02045904CT HYD FITTING 04 O-RING PLUG 02094200CT HYD FITTING 08 O-RING X 08 JIC 90EL 02127000CT HYD FITTING 04 O-RING X 04 JIC 90EL 02269600CT...
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CONDUX TESMEC INC., HYD HAND PUMP MANIFOLD...
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21032765 HYD HAND PUMP MANIFOLD - REEL STAND ASSY RS20 - SERIAL NUMBER AK319 AND EARLIER RS26 - SERIAL NUMBER AR*** AND EARLIER ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 02045904CT HYD FITTING 04 O-RING PLUG 02094200CT HYD FITTING 08 O-RING X 08 JIC 90EL 02127000CT HYD FITTING O4 O-RING X 04 JIC 90EL 02269600CT...
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HYD CONTROL VALVE - REEL STAND ASSY 21032775 ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 02093600CT HYD FITTING 08 NPT (M) X 08 JIC (M) 90EL 02198000CT HYD FITTING 08 NPT (M) HEX PLUG 02286437CT HYD FITTING 08 NPT (M) X 04 NPT (F) 02289608CT HYD FITTING 08 NPT (M) X 04 NPT (F) 02289609CT...
CONDUX TESMEC, INC., REEL STAND HYDRAULIC HOSE DETAIL PART NO DESCRIPTION 02288689 1/2IN x 30IN LG Hose Assembly 02288692 1/2IN x 48IN LG Hose Assembly 02288697 3/4IN x 44IN LG Hose Assembly 02289720 1/4IN x 18IN Lg Hose Assembly 02289721...
CONDUX TESMEC, INC., REEL STAND HYDRAULIC HOSE DETAIL PART NO 1st CONNECTION 2nd CONNECTION 02288697 Motor Port "A" Manifold Port "E" 02289724 Motor Port "B" Manifold Port "D" 02289724 Motor Port "C" Manifold Port "F" 02289720 Motor Port "D" Valve Port "C"...
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Condux Tesmec, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser for use that the goods or any component thereof manufactured by Condux Tesmec, Inc., will be free from defects in workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase, provided such goods are installed, maintained, and used in accor- dance with Condux Tesmec’s written instructions.