Delachaux Conductix-Wampfler 1400 Series Manual

Cable reels, welding and grounding reels

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cable reels
Series 1400
(including 1400 Series Welding and Grounding reels)
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P/n 962000 2008.10.3 rev. 6
1400 SerieS cable reel manual

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Summary of Contents for Delachaux Conductix-Wampfler 1400 Series

  • Page 1 cable reels Series 1400 (including 1400 Series Welding and Grounding reels) P/n 962000 2008.10.3 rev. 6 1400 SerieS cable reel manual...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4: Electrical Warnings

    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.
  • Page 5: Electrical Ratings

    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...
  • Page 6: Installation

    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.
  • Page 7: Roller Guide

    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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: Cable Installation

    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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11: Spring Tension Adjustment

    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.
  • Page 12: Power Connections

    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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14: Cable Replacement

    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.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 16: Replacement Parts

    6.0 Replacement Parts 1400 SerieS cable reel manual P/n 962000 2008.10.3 rev. 6...
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  • Page 20 www.conductix.com conductix-Wampfler 10102 F Street Omaha, NE 68127 Customer Support Phone: 800 521 4888 Fax: 800 780 8329 Phone: 402 339 9300 Fax: 402 339 9627 info.us@conductix.com www.conductix.com 1400 SerieS cable reel manual P/n 962000 2008.10.3 rev. 6...

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