Summary of Contents for Delachaux Conductix-Wampfler 1400 Series
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cable reels Series 1400 (including 1400 Series Welding and Grounding reels) P/n 962000 2008.10.3 rev. 6 1400 SerieS cable reel manual...
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Conductix Incorporated The technical data and images which appear in this manual are for informational purposes only. nO WarranTieS, eXPreSS Or imPlieD, incluDinG WarranTieS OF mercHanTabiliTY Or FiTneSS FOr a ParTicular PurPOSe, are creaTeD bY THe DeScriPTiOnS anD DePicTiOnS OF THe PrODucTS SHOWn in THiS manual.
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Index 1.0 Safety instructions 1.1 Electrical Warnings 1.2 Operational Warnings 1.3 Maintenance Warnings 1.4 UL/cUL Rating 1.5 Electrical Rating 1.6 Labels and Marking 2.0 installation 2.1 Application Types 2.2 Mounting (w/ or w/o Pivot Base) 2.3 Roller Guide (w/ or w/o Flop Over Option) 2.4 Ratchet 2.5 Cable Installation 2.6 Spring Tension Adjustment...
Safety 1.1 electrical Warnings 1.1.3 Do not use cable reel for loads greater than the current rating 1.1.1 Properly ground equipment before use in listed on the label and voltage greater than 600V. The ampacity (current) accordance with both the National Electric Code and local electrical codes rating of the cable must be in accordance with the National Electric Code.
1.0 Safety 1.5 electrical ratings SOW-A (90 C) or SOOW-A (105 Cable Cable 1.5.1 Reels Equipped with or without Cable AWG / # of Ampacity AWG / # of Ampacity Cond. Cond. 1.5.1.1 All 1400 Series reels with or without cable are rated and should 16/2 10.0 12/2...
2.0 Installation 2.1 application Types 2.1.1 Stretch Applications 2.1.3 Drag Applications 2.1.3.1 The reel is mounted on a stationary object and is required to drag the cable over the surface to the reel. The cable is supported by 2.1.1.1 The cable is suspended without any intermediate support. the ground or some type of cable tray.
2.0 Installation 2.2.2 Pivot base mounting 2.2.2.1 All 1400 Series Cable Reels can be furnished with a pivot base 2.2.2.6 Selection of mounting holes should be such that the spool center to allow the reel to rotate and keep the extended cable perpendicular to is in line with the center point of the pivot base.
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2.0 Installation 2.3.5 Flop-Over Guide arm Kit (Part number FGK) (Numbers in paragraphs refer to Figure 2.3.5 and to Replacement Parts Order Form.) 2.3.5.1 Note: The Flop-Over Guide Arm Accessory Kit is appropriate for 2-way payout applications requiring a roller guide when a pivot base is not appropriate.
2.0 Installation 2.4 raTcHeT Fig. 2.4 2.4.1 Ratchet Lock 2.4.1.1 The ratchet lock can be engaged or disengaged, depending upon the application. 2.4.2 Operation with Ratchet 2.4.2.1 The ratchet pawl is spring loaded. It is designed to function in all acceptable mounting configurations. 2.4.2.2 A slight pull on cable will disengage the ratchet.
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2.0 Installation COLOR CODE CHART Tracer Cond. Tracer Cond. No. Base Color Base Color Color Color Green White Black Black Black White Green Black Orange Black Orange Blue Black Blue Black White Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 4 Figure 3a Figure 3 1400 SerieS cable reel manual P/n 962000 2008.10.3 rev.
2.0 Installation 2.6 Spring Tension adjustment 2.6.1 WarninG: Do not allow cable to retract without restraining the retraction speed. Walk the cable back to the reel during the spring tension adjusting process. always maintain two full cable wraps on drum at maximum cable extension, size cable length accordingly.
2.0 Installation 2.7 Power connections (For Welding Reels See Section 2.5 and Figure 3a.) 2.7.1 Provide power source with over-current protection to prevent over- 2.7.5 If a supply cable entrance watertight is used, be sure gland size is heating of the reel and cable. correct for cable diameter.
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4.0 Maintenance 4.3 inspections 4.3.1 Periodically check the reel for any loose or missing fasteners. Tighten or replace as necessary. 4.3.2 The slip ring assembly should be checked periodically as follows: 4.3.2.1 Clean to remove dust and dirt from the slip ring housing area and all slip ring assembly and brush surfaces.
4.0 Maintenance 4.5 cable replacement 4.5.1 Replacement cable should be the same size and length as existing cable. Any variations to cable specifications should be pre-approved by the factory. 4.5.2 Disconnect all electrical service to the reel before replacing the cable. Follow Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures as outlined by OSHA. 4.5.3 Disconnect the terminal outboard end of the cable and allow cable to retract onto spool.
Troubleshooting PrOblem POSSible cauSe SOluTiOn 1) Improper pretension. 1) See Sec. 2.6 Spring Tension Adjustment. 2) Incorrect reel for application 2) Quantify supplication vs. reel selection. (lift vs. stretch) 3) Install correct cable type and length. Reel will not retract cable but has some tension. 3) Improper cable or cable length installed.
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