Repairing Fiberglass Tape Or Replacing The Eye; Replacement Parts - Greenlee Reel-X FTXF-50 Instruction Manual

Repairing Fiberglass Tape or
Replacing the Eye
A properly bonded eye will have 1/2
the original strength.
Maximum strength: 150 lb
Failure to observe reduced strength
may result in injury during use.
Follow all safety and curing
instructions provided by the
adhesive manufacturer.
Failure to observe this warning can
result in minor injury and a poorly
bonded joint.
1. Cut the end of the fish tape with a fine-tooth
hacksaw or sharp knife. Do not pinch, crack, or
crush the fiberglass core.
2. Carefully strip approximately 1/2" (12.7 mm) length
of the outer plastic jacket with a wire stripper or
sharp knife. Do not cut into the fiberglass core.
3. Use emery cloth to rough up the surface of the
stripped fiberglass core. Do not oversand.
Note: Do not touch the fiberglass surface after
sanding. Do not attempt to reuse the end fitting. A
new end fitting is required for a good bond.
4. Test assemble the new fitting to the stripped tape to
assure a good fit.
5. Use the adhesive provided in repair kit (10565)
and follow the adhesive manufacturer's safety
information and instructions. Apply and spread
adhesive on the fiberglass core. Immediately insert
the end of the tape into the fitting with a twisting
motion.
Figure 3 / Figure 3 / Figura 3
Note: If splicing, repeat Steps 2-5 for the other end of
the tape.
Greenlee Tools, Inc.

Replacement Parts

Replacement Reel Cartridges
Cat. Part No.
RFTXF-50 52087577
RFTXF-100 52087578
Repair Parts
Cat. Part No.
RFTXH 52087630
RFTXSL 52087631
35930 50359304
10565 50105655
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Reel-X Fish Tape
™
Material Length
Fiberglass 50'
Fiberglass 100'
Description
Housing Kit (includes
front housing, rear
housing, storage lock
and screws x 4)
Storage Lock Kit
Pulling Eye
Repair Kit (includes
threaded ferrule,
splice ferrule and
pulling eye)