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Spring Cable Reel Manual Spring Cable Reel Manual 1900/2400 Series PowerReel Series 1900 & 2400 XA-962100.7-US | 06.11.21 1900 / 2400 SERIES POWERREEL MANUAL 962100.5.1 1900 & 2400 SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL...
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SECTION 1 - SAFETY 1.0 Safety Information Responsibility 1.0.1 All owner, operator, and maintenance personnel must read and understand all manuals associated with this product before installation, operation, or maintenance. 1.0.2 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.
SECTION 1 - SAFETY 1.3. Personnel Requirements-Qualifications WARNING Inadequately trained persons are at risk of injury! Improper use can result in serious personal injury or material damage. All activities must only be performed by qualified personnel. 1.3.1 Only persons who can be expected to perform their work reliably are acceptable personnel. People whose reactions are impaired by drugs, alcohol or medications, for example, are not authorized.
SECTION 1 - SAFETY 1.5 Personnel Requirements-Training 1.5.1 Before commissioning the equipment, personnel must be trained by the owner. Log the implementation of training for better traceability. Example of a training log: Date Name Training Type Training Instructor Signature 11/5/2019 John Doe First safety training for personnel Dave Miller...
SECTION 1 - SAFETY 1.9 Maintenance Warnings 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. WARNING DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE SPRING MOTOR FOR ANY REASON. Serious personal injury could result. This cable reel is equipped with springs under tension.
SECTION 2 - PRODUCT DISPOSAL 2.0 Product Disposal and Recycling 2.0.1 Once the product has reached it’s end of life it must be disassembled and disposed of in accordance with local and regional environmental requirements. 2.0.2 In the absence of a return and disposal agreement, disassembled components must be recycled as follows: •...
SECTION 3 - OVERVIEW 3.0 Specifications & Listings (cULus) 3.0.1 The following specifications apply to standard 1900 & 2400 Series Cable PowerReels: • 1900 & 2400 Series Cable Reels are intended for commercial / industrial use and are provided with a permanent mounting base. •...
SECTION 3 - OVERVIEW 3.3 Allowable Ampacities for Flexible Cord & Cable Type W (90°C) Cable Ampacity Cable Ampacity Cable Ampacity Cable Ampacity W 8/2 W 6/2 W 4/2 W 2/2 W 8/3 W 6/3 W 4/3 W 2/3 W 8/4 W 6/4 W 4/4 W 2/4...
SECTION 4 - INSTALLATION 4.0 Application Types 4.0.1 Strech Applications (Automatic) un-supported 4.0.1.1 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.
SECTION 4 - INSTALLATION 4.1.2 Pivot Base Mounting 4.1.2.1 All 1900 & 2400 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 4-6. 4.1.2.2 Pivot Bases rotate up to 345°.
SECTION 4 - INSTALLATION 4.4 Roller Guides 4.4.1 All 1900 & 2400 Series Cable Reels are equipped with an adjustable roller guide. The guide’s function is to center the cable on the spool and to help the reel wrap cable more evenly. 4.4.2 Level winding is inhibited by the cable bearing against either of the spool flanges during operation.
SECTION 4 - INSTALLATION 4.6 Ratchet Option Installation WARNING Power should be disconnected from the reel before beginning any service or maintenance functions. Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures appropriate to the installation. 4.6.1 Ratchet Pawl Installation The ratchet pawl assembly is attached to the reel frame as a unit. The holes provided for the attachment of The ratchet pawl assembly are located in the lower middle area of the frame.
SECTION 4 - INSTALLATION 4.7 Spool Lock 4.7.1 All 1900 & 2400 Series Cable Reels can be equipped with an optional Spool Lock. See Figure 19-1. 4.7.2 The Spool Lock allows the power spring tension to be locked out from the cable spool. Applications that often require cable replacement would benefit from the addition of the Spool Lock.
SECTION 4 - INSTALLATION 4.8 Cable Installation & Replacement 4.8.1 Cable Removal 4.8.1.1 If an existing cable is being replaced you must first remove the old cable. 1. Disconnect all power as per Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures as outlined in OSHA Section 1910.147. 2.
SECTION 4 - INSTALLATION 4.9 Slip Ring Replacement 1. Disconnect and secure the electrical power as per Lock- Out/Tag-Out procedure outlined in OSHA 1910.147. 2. Remove the Slip Ring cover. 3. Disconnect the Spool Cable Connections from the Slip Ring Brush Terminals. Mark/Note the existing cable connections.
SECTION 4 - INSTALLATION 4.10 Electrical Connections WARNING 4.10.1 Electrical connections are determined by the requirements of the application and the configuration of the reel. 4.10.2 All electrical work should be performed by a qualified electrician. 4.10.3 Factory installed cable is wired with ring one (the ring closest to the drive collar) designated as ground, wired with the green cable conductor.
SECTION 4 - INSTALLATION 4.13 Spring Tension Adjustment NOTE: • More demanding applications may require spring tension Travel adjustments for proper cable retraction. Direction WARNING Do not allow cable to retract without restraining the retraction speed. Walk the cable back to the reel. The retraction speed should not exceed 150 ft/min.
SECTION 5 - OPERATION 5.0 Operational Warnings WARNING • 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. •...
SECTION 6 - MAINTENANCE 6.0 Maintenance Warnings WARNING • Be sure the power is off for maintenance. • Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures as outlined in OSHA Section 1910.147. 6.1 Lubrication 6.1.1 All springs and bearings are lubricated for life at the factory. Additional lubrication should not be required. 6.1.2 Do not apply any lubricants or solvent cleaning agents to the slip ring, brush, or insulator surfaces.
SECTION 6 - MAINTENANCE 6.3 Spring Motor Replacement 1. Disconnect Power (as per Lock-Out/ Tag-Out Procedures). 2. Some procedures may require mechanical assistance. The combined weight of the Cable, Spool, and Spring Motor may exceed 200 lbs. 3. Disconnect the terminated end of the cable. Wrap the cable onto the Reel Spool. Secure the cable on the spool using a zip-tie or similar fastener.
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SECTION 6 - MAINTENANCE Figure 6-5 1. Ratchet Plate Studs (longer than others) Figure 6-4 1. 1/4-20 Keps Nut 2. Frame Hub Set Screw 2. Ratchet Teeth (optional) 3. Spool Lock (optional) 3. Set Screw Alignment Holder 4. Spring Motor 1900 / 2400 SERIES POWERREEL MANUAL 06.11.21...
SECTION 7 - REPLACEMENT PARTS 7.0 R Series Slip Rings for 1900 & 2400 Series 7.1.1 To identify the slip ring in 1900 & 2400 Series reels for Replacement parts, it is necessary to precede the amperage profile section with the product code “RA-”. This code specifies that the Slip Ring is a member of the R Series Slip Ring family and designates the bore size as 1.50”.
SECTION 8 - TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Reel will not retract cable but has some 1) Improper pretension 1) See Tension Adjustment section. tension. 2) Incorrect reel for application (lift vs. 2) Quantify application vs. reel selection. stretch). 3) Install correct cable type and length. 3) Improper cable or cable length installed.
NOTES 1900 / 2400 SERIES POWERREEL MANUAL 06.11.21...
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