Series L 4000 Spring Driven Cord Reels
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Installing the Input Electrical Cable
WARNING: Use only 12/3 or 16/3 cable for
input wiring. Ensure that application does
not exceed electrical rating of reel (refer to
page 1 of this manual). All cord reels with
GFCI receptacles must be hard wired into the
electrical circuit. Use of 2 or 3 prong plugs
may cause a potential malfunction of the GFCI
receptacle.
1. Feed input cable (1) through elbow (2)
and main shaft. Make sure that input
cable extends 6” from collector.
2. Screw elbow (2) into 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
WARNING: Select output cable in accordance
with power requirement of apparatus to be
supplied. Ensure that application does not
exceed electrical rating of reel (refer to page
1 of this manual). Use extreme caution, reel
under tension. Avoid releasing latch mecha-
nism.
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 for roughly
1/2 an inner wrap as shown in the dia-
gram.
6. Connect output wires to terminal block
(8) as shown.
7. Connect ground wire to grounding stud
(9) as shown.
8. Using Ohmmeter check for ground faults.
9. Take provided cable clamp (not pictured)
and attach it to the wire. Then take the
cable clamp and screw it down to the
brush assembly on the reel.
10. Replace cover (2).
11. Release latch and wind cable onto reel.
12. Install bumper stop (10).
Adjustments - Spring Tension
If necessary, adjust spring tension on reel by
adding or removing wraps of electrical cord
from spool, one wrap at a time, until desired
tension is obtained. Add wraps to increase
tension. Remove wraps to decrease tension.
WARNING: When adding wraps of electrical
cord, be careful not to exceed the winding
mechanism’s spring capacity. Add just enough
wraps of cord to achieve the desired tension.
Damage to the winding mechanism will result
if spring is over-tensioned. Always be aware
of spring tension on reel. Exercise extreme
caution.
Troubleshooting Instructions
Troubleshooting of the reel consists of isolat-
ing a problem to a defective electrical cord/
work device, brush holder/brushes, or col-
lector assembly. Refer any other discrepan-
cies only to an authorized service person or
directly to Reelcraft.
WARNING: The following procedure directs
the technician to take voltage measurements.
Remember, even low voltage is dangerous and
can cause personal injury or death. Exercise
extreme caution! Ensure that only a qualified
electrician installs/services this equipment.
1. If work device is either an incandescent
or fluorescent light, replace bulb with a
known good bulb. If this does not cor-
rect the problem, proceed to step 2. If
work device is an electrical receptacle,
ensure that tool or fixture connected to
it is in good working order. If it is, pro-
ceed to step 2.
2. Remove power from reel.
3. Remove access cover (1).
4. Reapply power to reel.
5. Check for correct voltage (120 V AC)
at terminal strip (2). If voltage read-
ing is correct, replace output electri-
cal cord/work device (refer to Service
Instructions). If voltage reading is incor-
rect, proceed to step 6.
6. Remove power from reel.
7. Using ohmmeter, check continuity of
input electrical cord. If cord checks
good, proceed to step 8. If cord is faulty,
replace it (refer to Service Instructions).
8. Remove brush holder/brushes from
reel and inspect (refer to Service
Instructions). Replace defective compo-
nents then proceed to step 9.
9. Reapply power to reel.
10. Check for correct voltage (120 V AC) at
terminal strip (2). If voltage reading is
still incorrect, replace defective collector
assembly (refer to Service Instructions).
11. Replace access cover (1).
Service Instructions
Maintain reel by following the service instruc-
tions 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 personal injury and/or
equipment damage and may void the warranty
(refer to page 5 when referencing parts).
WARNING: Remove power from reel
before performing any of the following
procedures.
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