Woodhead 5FLR Serie - Manual (Page 2)

SM111004D Page 2 of 5 ©Aero-Motive Company Jun-08
OPERATION
TOOL ATTACHMENT
WARNING:
Never pull cable to device to be retracted. Always lift object to hook. If the hook is
accidentally released when it is extended, it will snap back. Hazards or unsafe practices
which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
Retractor reel is furnished with a tool clip. Attach tool complete with hose or cable and fittings. If, after
installation, it is determined the cable overhang is not sufficient; an overhang extension cable can be
used to extend overhang without reducing active travel. This is available as an optional item. To adjust
length of overhang, remove all tension, then pull down and position hook at desired height. Loosen cable
stop, then slide cable stop upward to roller guide and tighten. Move cable stop upward and lengthen
overhang of cable to reduce active travel distance. For every foot more of overhang adjusted on retractor
cable, there is an equal reduction in cable travel.
SPRING TENSIONING
WARNING:
Attach full load including all attachments before adjusting tension. Hazards or unsafe
practices COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION:
When releasing tension, always do so slowly, and with wrench held firmly on shaft flats.
Gloves should be worn when using tension release lever. Hazards or unsafe practices
which MAY result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.
Tool including all attachments and connections must be in place before adjusting spring tension.
• If load exceeds spring tension, tool will drop, and tension must be increased.
• If tool is fully retracted but spring tension, seems excessive (rapid retraction), decrease tension.
Tension should always be
enough to retract tool and to keep
cable stop against guide.
To Increase Tension
Engage a wrench on flats on
mainspring shaft and turn in “+”
direction (as shown in diagram).
To Decrease Tension
Engage a wrench on flats on mainspring shaft. As tension release lever on opposite side of retractor is
gently pushed, shaft will unwind. Control unwinding with firmly held wrench.
After adjusting tension, pull cable to fullest extension to ensure full cable travel. If cable does not reach
full extension, some tension must be released. If proper tension and extension cannot be achieved,
another unit may be required. Please consult factory.
RATCHET LOCK (FOR 5FLR ONLY)
The ratchet lock can engage about every 6.5” of cable travel. Pull cable to desired location and let cable
retract slightly until lock engages, If it doesn’t engage, pullout a further, and then allow to retract. To
release lock, pull cable out at least 6 “. For constant tension, ratchet lock may be disengaged. Turn lock
release knob counter-clock wise while pulling cable in and out slightly to engage lock release lever.