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RTB Series Cord Reel Manual Includes all models beginning in KH’s ORB, ORA, and RTB Heavy Duty Retractable Power Cord Reel Series. 160 Elmview Avenue, Hamburg, New York 14075 Phone: 716-312-0088 - Fax: 716-312-0028 www.khindustries.com - info@khindustries.com...
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KH Industries - Terms and Conditions of Sale TERMS CONDITIONS CONTRACT. business days after receipt thereof by Buyer. Any notice of damage from time to time errors might occur in that regard. KH therefore does Except where otherwise provided written...
• WARNING indicates unsafe actions or situations that have the potential to cause severe injury, death, and/or major equipment or property damage. NOTE • NOTE is used to alert you to installation, operation, programming, or maintenance information that is important, but not hazard related. RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL KH200-02619_REV-A...
WARNING: Modification of this equipment may cause excessive wear and will void the warranty. Contact the manufacturer regarding changes or modifications of equipment which could affect reliability or safety. RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL...
12/3 12/4 Labels & Marking Every cord reel is marked with a label which includes the KH Industries name and logo, the product catalog number, the individual product serial number, NEMA rating, Amps, Volts, Watts and Cable Footage. The UL / CSA Listing mark is applied to reels that comply with the applicable requirements and identified with the authorized mark.
For cable O.D. ranges 0.188” to .438” Type B Part No. Description KH200-00269 For cable O.D. ranges 0.438” to .624” KH200-00007 For cable O.D. ranges 0.625” to .749” KH200-00322 For cable O.D. ranges 0.750” to 1.05” RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL...
The cable is supported by the ground or some type of cable tray. A ball stop may be required. All RTB Series reels sold with cable have a ball stop installed on the reel. See Figure 8-2.
If the total angle of deflection exceeds 30° a Pivot Base should be used, otherwise excessive cable wear and unreliable operation will result. We recommend a safety chain for all overhead installations. Attach the safety chain using the 0.39 hole provided in the base. Cable Deflection with Roller Guide Figure 9-5 RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL...
SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION Pivot Base Mounting (Optional Accessory) All RTB Series Cord Reels can be furnished with a pivot base to allow the reel to rotate and keep the extended cable perpendicular to the application. Figure 10-1 See Figure 10-1.
• Do not engage the ratchet abruptly. Sudden engagement may cause excessive shock loads to the ratchet pawl. Figure 11-1 Push to release Dimple from hole latching arm in engaged position. Push on this end to rotate lockout arm to engage or disengage position. RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL...
2. Bearing 6. Ring 3 3. Cotter Pin 7. Ring 4 4. Ground Ring Figure12-2 Location of Ring No. of Conductor Base Color Ground Green 2nd from top Black 3rd from top White bottom RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL KH200-02619_REV-A...
6. Repeat steps if necessary to add or decrease tension. See Figure 14-1. NOTE • All reels with factory installed cable have one full pre-wrap on the reel, but has not had the spring tension adjustment process completed. Figure 14-1 RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL KH200-02619_REV-A...
• Keep the reel and cable clean to avoid excessive wear and damage. • Arrange for maintenance service if damage is found on the cable or reel. • Cable should be fully retracted when not in service to maximize spring life. RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL...
Be careful not to over tighten or strip the Phillips head screws. 10. Install the 2 screws to secure the slip ring to the shaft. 11. For remaining assembly, follow Cable Installation and Spring Tension Adjustment in Section 3. RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL KH200-02619_REV-A...
9. Carefully and thoroughly clean the inside surfaces of both flanges and the drum. Inspect both gaskets for damage and replace as necessary. CAUTION • Damaged gaskets may affect UL / CSA rating of reel. Install inner gasket. For remaining assembly, follow Cable Installation and Spring Tension Adjustment in Section 3. RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL...
6. Re-assemble spring reel in reverse order with the new spring motor. Note the following: A. Shaft must be fully seated on base before installing coupling and watertight. B. Verify drum, slip ring, and ratchet teeth orientation as per Figure 19-1. C. Adjust spring tension. RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL KH200-02619_REV-A...
16/3 SOW-A Up to 50’ RTPRT-SMG50 14/3 SOW-A Up to 40’ RTPRT-SMK50 12/3 SOW-A Up to 30’ RTPRT-SMK50 16/4 SOW-A Up to 50’ RTPRT-SMK50 14/4 SOW-A Up to 35’ RTPRT-SMK50 12/4 SOW-A Up to 25’ RTPRT-SMK50 RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL...
2) Excessive carbon dust accumulation 2) Clean dust from inside slip ring Circuit arcing 3) Water or moisture in slip ring 3) Check gasket seal 4) Loss of brush to ring contact 4) Replace brush spring RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL KH200-02619_REV-A...
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KH Industries 160 Elmview Avenue Hamburg, New York 14075 Please direct all customer service and technical inquiries to: Phone: 716-312-0088 Fax: 716-312-0028 Email: info@khindustries.com www.khindustries.com KH200-02619_REV-A...
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