Reelcraft Series L4000 Spring Driven Cord Reels - Manual (Page 3)

Series L4000 Spring Driven Cord Reels
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Replacing the Output Electrical
Cord/Work Device
WARNING: Use extreme caution, reel under
tension. Avoid releasing latch mechanism.
1. Pull output electrical cord from reel until
fully extended, then latch.
2. Remove output electrical cord bumper
(7).
3. Disconnect output electrical cord/work
device (12) at terminal strip (10).
4. Remove strain relief (8). Remove output
electrical cord/work device.
5. Install replacement electrical cord/work
device by reversing steps 2 through 4.
6. Release latch and rewind electrical cord
on reel.
7. Replace access cover (1).
Replacing the Input Electrical Cord
WARNING: Use of 2 or 3 prong plugs on
cord reels equiped with GFCI receptacles may
cause a potential malfunction of the GFCI
receptacle.
1. Remove wire nuts (15) securing input
electrical cord to collector assembly (13).
2. Remove 90 degree elbow (9).
3. Remove input electrical cord.
4. Remove 11” of outer jacket from replace-
ment input electrical cord (input electrical
cord wires must protrude a minimum of
6” from center of collector assembly).
5. Install replacement input electrical cord
by reversing steps 1 through 3.
6. Replace access cover (1).
Replacing the Brush
Holder/Brushes
1. At terminal strip (10), remove wires con-
necting brushes (11) to terminal strip.
2. Remove lock nuts (3) securing brush
holder (6) to reel. Relocate cable clamp
temporarily and remove brush holder.
3. Remove brushes (4) from brush holder
(6).
4. Install replacement brush holder/brushes
by reversing steps 1 through 3. Upon
completion of installation, adjust brush-
to-ring alignment by loosening nuts (5)
and sliding finger assembly (2).
Replacing the Collector Assembly
1. Remove wire nuts (15) securing input
electrical cord to collector assembly.
2. At terminal strip (10), disconnect wires
(11)connecting brushes (4) to terminal
strip.
3. Remove lock nuts (3) securing brush
holder (6) to reel. Relocate cable clamp
temporarily and remove brush holder.
4. Remove snap ring (14).
5. Remove collector assembly (13).
6. Install replacement collector assembly
by reversing steps 1 through 5. Upon
completion of installation, adjust brush-
to-ring alignment by loosening nuts (5)
and sliding finger assembly (2).
7. Replace access cover (1).
Autoswitch Operating Instructions
To operate Autoswitch reels, pull out and
retract cable as shown in the above diagram.
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 switches
to the “On” position.
Autoswitch Troubleshooting
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 war-
ranty. If reel fails to operate electrically, refer
to troubleshooting instructions on page 2. If
problem persists, check switch using the fol-
lowing steps.
1. Using a ohmmeter, check for continuity
between lines (1) and (2), while switch is
in the “On” or “Up” position.
2. If continuity test fails, replace switch (3).
3. If continuity test passes, check for inlet
cord (4) damage.
ON
OFF
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