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Spring Cable Reel Manual 1200 Series PowerReel ® XA-962900.7-US 1200 Series Power Reel Manual...
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CONDUCTIX-WAMPFLER 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. Conductix makes no warranty (and assumes no liability) as to function of equipment or operation of systems built according to customer design or of the ability of any of its products to interface, operate or function with any portions of customer systems not provided by Conductix.
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CONDUCTIX-WAMPFLER FIELD SERVICE Need Field Service for our products? We Can Handle It! Ask us for a quote on expert system installations, inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs/retrofits. As the world’s largest single source manufacturer of mobile electrification products, Conductix- Wamplfer has the unique ability to offer a degree of service not found anywhere else. Conductix- Wampfler's team of highly qualified service technicians and engineers have years of experience servicing our complete line of products.
SECTION 1 - SAFETY Safety Information Responsibility All owner, operator, and maintenance personnel must read and understand all manuals associated with this product before installation, operation, or maintenance. The manual provides information on the recommended installation, operation, and maintenance of this product. Failure to read and follow the information provided could cause harm to yourself or others and/or cause product damage.
Listed cable reels are intended for General/Commercial/Industrial use and are provided with permanent mounting means. They must be wired by a qualified electrician. UL/CSA listed cable per rating of reel, as noted on the Conductix-Wampfler identification label, to be used for the supply cable (if flexible cable is used) and for the load end cable (active cable).
12/4 16.0 Labels & Marking Every cable reel is marked with a label which includes the Conductix-Wampfler 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.
SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION Application Types Stretch Applications The cable is suspended without any intermediate support. Stretch reels generally require a line pull equal to two times the weight of the cable, which allows approximately 10% sag at full extension. On long applications where sag cannot be tolerated, it is sometimes desirable to put supports at intervals of 5 to 10 feet.
SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION Pivot Base Mounting (Optional Accessory) All 1200 Series Cable Reels can be furnished with a pivot base to allow the reel to rotate and keep the extended cable perpendicular to the application. See Figure 10-1. The PVB Pivot Base will rotate up to 345°. Travel can be limited to 90°, 180°, or 270°...
SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION Ratchet Ratchet Lock The ratchet lock can be engaged or disengaged, depending upon the application. Reels are sent from factory with ratchet lock engaged. See Figure 11-1. Operation with Ratchet The ratchet pawl is spring loaded. It is designed to function in all acceptable mounting configurations.
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SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION Proper Cable Spooling Figure 11-1 Feed the Power Connection Cable (Pigtail) through the shaft and cut jacket wires leaving 1-1/2” of wire beyond the jacket. Strip 1/2” of jacket from each wire. Install the cable tie 4”...
SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION Feeder Cord Connection Power supply should have overcurrent protection to prevent overheating of the reel and cable. Follow procedure in Section 4 - Maintenance if feeder cord is not installed on reel. 1. Connect feeder cord to power supply, per NEC and local codes. Spring Tension Adjustment To assure that the cable will retract properly and operate under the correct tension, the reel should be tested.
SECTION 4 - OPERATION • Do not exceed the voltage or ampere rating of the reel. Overheating, fire, damage to equipment or personal injury could result. • Do not allow cable to retract without restraining the retraction speed. • Operate the reel within the cable size and length and spring tensioning limits for which it was intended. •...
SECTION 5 - MAINTENANCE Be sure the power is off for all maintenance. Lubrication • All springs and bearings are lubricated for life at the factory. Additional lubrication should not be required. • Do not apply any lubricants or solvent cleaning agents to slip ring, brush or insulator surfaces. Inspections •...
SECTION 5 - MAINTENANCE Replacement cable should be the same size and length as existing cable. Any variations to cable specifications should be pre-approved by the factory. 1. Disconnect all electrical service to the reel before replacing the cable as per Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures outlined in OSHA section 1910.147.
SECTION 5 - MAINTENANCE Spring Motor Selection Chart Spring Motor Selection Chart Cable Type Cable Lengths That Use This Spring Motor Spring Motor Part Number (Spring) 14/3 SJEOW-A Up to 50’ XA-41028 (G50) 12/3 SJOW-A Up to 50’ XA-41027 (K50) 14/4 SJEOW-A Up to 50’...
SECTION 6 - TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1) Improper pretension 1) See tension adjustment section 2) Incorrect reel for application (lift vs stretch) 2) Quantify application vs reel selection Reel will noT retract cable but has some tension 3) Improper cable or cable length installed 3) Install correct cable type and length 4) Cable guide adjustment 4) Check guide alignment...
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NOTES 1200 Series PowerReel Manual XA-962900.7-US...
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CONDUCTIX-WAMPFLER FIELD SERVICE Need Field Service for our products? We Can Handle It! Ask us for a quote on expert system installations, inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs/retrofits. As the world’s largest single source manufacturer of mobile electrification products, Conductix- Wamplfer has the unique ability to offer a degree of service not found anywhere else. Conductix- Wampfler's team of highly qualified service technicians and engineers have years of experience servicing our complete line of products.
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