Reelcraft Series L5000 Cord Reels - Manual (Page 5)

Series L 5000 Cord Reels
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Operating Instructions
Autoswitch
Operation
To operate Autoswitch reels, pull and retract
cable. When cable is fully retracted, the reel is
in the “OFF” position. As the cable is pulled
out, the guide arm pivots upward and the reel
is in the “ON” position.
Troubleshooting
Autoswitch
Service Instructions
Maintain reel by following the service
instructions given below. Refer all other
repairs, other than those listed, only to an
authorized service person or directly to
Reelcraft. Failure to do so can result in per-
sonal injury and/or equipment damage and
may void the warranty.
If reel fails to operate electrically, refer to
“Troubleshooting” instructions on page 5. If
problem persists, check switch using the
following steps.
Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity
between lines (1) and (2) while switch is in
the “ON” of “UP” position.
If continuity test fails, replace switch (3).
If continuity test passes, check for inlet cord
(4) damage.
Installation Instructions
Installing the Input Electrical Cable:
20 AMP Models
WARNING:
Use only 12/3 or 16/3 cable for input wiring.
Ensure that application does not exceed
electrical rating of reel (see page 1 of this
manual).
1. Feed input cable (1) through elbow (2)
and main shaft.
2. Screw elbow (2) onto reel.
3. Connect input wires (3) and collector ring
wires (4) together using wire nuts (5).
4. Take the provided zip tie (not pictured)
and zip tie the input cable wires together
closest to the slip ring.
5. Assemble cover (6) to reel.
Installing the Output Electrical
Cable: 20 AMP Models
WARNING:
Select output cable in accordance with power
requirement of apparatus to be supplied.
Ensure that application does not exceed
electrical rating of reel (see page 1 of this
manual). Use extreme caution, reel under
tension. Avoid releasing latch mechanism.
1. Manually turn sheave (1) until spring is
tight, back off 2 turns and latch.
2. Remove access cover (2).
3. Remove 6” of output cable outer jacket
(3) and add fork terminals (4) to ends.
4. Route cable through strain relief (6), then
through cut out in spool (7).
5. Pull enough cable through hole for
roughly a 1/2 an inner wrap shown.
6. Connect output wires to terminal block
(8) as shown.
7. Connect ground wire to grounding stud
(9) as shown.
8. Using an ohmmeter check for ground
faults.
9. Take the provided cable clamp (not pic-
tured) and attach it to the wire. Then take
the cable clamp and screw it down to the
right-most screw on the brush assembly
(with the brush assembly facing upward).
10. Replace cover (2).
11. Replace latch and wind cable onto reel.
12. Install cable bumper (10).
ON
OFF
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2
4
3
6
5
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5
3
9
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8
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6
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