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Set Gearbox to PARK 

Once the ReelRover is in position and the take-

up machine’s centerline is aligned with the ReelRover 

take-up  adaptor,  set  both  gearboxes  to  PARK  as  shown  in  Figure  31  to  ensure  that  the  ReelRover 
gearboxes are free spinning during loading of the wire onto the reel.  

 

Figure 31: Gearshift in PARK 

Operate the take-

up machine as outlined in the manufacturer’s machine manual. 

 

Wemco 2800-series Shafted Take-up Machine 

To load wire onto the ReelRover with shafted take-up equipment requires removal of the take-up machine 
shaft, and use of a left-hand take-up adaptor. Use the following procedure to safely load the ReelRover. 

WARNING

:  NEVER USE THE TAKE-UP EQUIPMENT AND ADAPTOR TO LIFT THE REELROVER 

AS IT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURIES. 

 

 

Figure 32: Wemco 2800 Shafted Take-up Machine 

 

Summary of Contents for ReelRover

Page 1: ...1 2020 Cerrowire Rev C 04 2022 P N PU USEMAN RR37 A Marmon Berkshire Hathaway Company...

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Page 3: ...external contractor training may be provided by the distributor It is the responsibility of the distributor to ensure that all internal and external users are properly trained and qualified in accord...

Page 4: ...TU Shaftless Take Up Machine 23 Wemco 2800 series Shafted Take up Machine 26 Graham H8T20 Take up Machine 30 Wemco 2500 Take up Machine 31 Wire Unloading Payout 35 Transportation and Shipping 36 Forkl...

Page 5: ...s with Take up Machine Cones 25 Figure 31 Gearshift in PARK 26 Figure 32 Wemco 2800 Shafted Take up Machine 26 Figure 33 Insert Take up Adaptor 27 Figure 34 Use NEUTRAL or DRIVE to Position ReelRover...

Page 6: ...Reel Options Three different reel versions are available as shown in Figure 2 1 1 ground reel and a single large conductor reel 3 1 ground reel and conductor reel divided into three sections for three...

Page 7: ...eelRover The units are self sustained and do not require users to complete any tasks to function properly Figure 3 GPS Unit The devices are tied to a ReelRover via the IMEI number listed on the side o...

Page 8: ...ches Wheel Base Width 32 inches Unloaded Vehicle Weight 700 lbs Total Vehicle Capacity vehicle wire 2700 lbs Conductor Reel Capacity 1500 lbs Ground Reel Capacity 500 lbs Figure 4 ReelRover Specificat...

Page 9: ...both gearboxes in PARK Do not drag push or tow ReelRover with another vehicle or device Always keep hands on ReelRover while it is in motion Do not stand or sit on any part of the ReelRover or allow...

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Page 12: ...gearshift as shown in Figure 6 To change the setting move the gearshift to the desired position P N or D as labeled making sure the spring detent positively locates in the corresponding hole The posi...

Page 13: ...ss flat ground o Manually steering and positioning ReelRover at job site or distribution center Figure 8 Gearshift in NEUTRAL DRIVE D Reel rotation drives the motion of the ReelRover in the same direc...

Page 14: ...hout the ReelRover moving Operating in NEUTRAL When both gearboxes are placed in NEUTRAL as shown in Figure 8 the reel and drive wheel rotation are both free and independent The ReelRover can be pushe...

Page 15: ...e 12 The ReelRover can be driven either straight forward or back using the reel rotation The gear reduction allows for driving the ReelRover uphill controlling the speed downhill and going over obstac...

Page 16: ...nd weight of wire on reel Figure 14 Gradual Turn in DRIVE Operating in DRIVE on Incline or Decline It is imperative that the following safety precautions be taken when driving ReelRover or controlling...

Page 17: ...DIRECTLY BEHIND THE REELROVER ON AN INCLINE AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 16 OPERATOR SHOULD WALK TO THE SIDE OF THE REELROVER Figure 16 Never Stand or Walk Behind ReelRover on an Incline WARNING NEVER TURN THE...

Page 18: ...can be locked or unlocked with the reel lock handle as shown in Figure 17 This allows for simultaneous loading and unloading of smaller gauge ground wire with the conductor wire without the need for...

Page 19: ...re placed in the PARK position 1 Pull plunger knob out so that the Free Spinning Ground Lock Handle may slide 2 Slide the Free Spinning Ground Lock Handle toward center of reel until the Position Indi...

Page 20: ...d in the PARK position 1 Pull plunger knob out so that Free Spinning Ground Lock Handle may slide 2 Slide the Free Spinning Ground Lock Handle toward perimeter of reel until the Position Indicator ali...

Page 21: ...possible for the bolt head to be damaged by the take up adaptor if the ReelRover has suffered a separated gearbox to reel assembly Before every use of the ReelRover with a wire take up machine inspec...

Page 22: ...Bolt Head Damaged Bolt Head A marked gouged defaced or otherwise damaged bolt head surface of the left gearbox securing bolt as shown in Figure 23 is an indicator of a separated gearbox to reel assemb...

Page 23: ...AND ADAPTORS TO LIFT THE REELROVER AS IT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURIES Figure 24 ReelPower STU Shaftless Take up Machine Insert Take up Adaptor The take up adaptor is used as an attachment point for...

Page 24: ...eelPower STU shaftless take up machine as shown in Figure 27 using either the DRIVE or NEUTRAL settings Figure 27 Position ReelRover into the Shaftless Take up Machine Align the centerline of the wind...

Page 25: ...uter Bore of Take up Adaptor Align the take up machine s engagement pin with the adaptor s outer hole as shown in Fig 29 30 Figure 29 Align ReelRover and Take up Machine Centerline and Drive Pin Figur...

Page 26: ...Gearshift in PARK Operate the take up machine as outlined in the manufacturer s machine manual Wemco 2800 series Shafted Take up Machine To load wire onto the ReelRover with shafted take up equipment...

Page 27: ...o the ReelRover s left side gearbox and take up machine as shown in Figures 33 and 34 Figure 33 Insert Take up Adaptor Position ReelRover into Take up Machine With the take up machine shaft removed us...

Page 28: ...the Wemco 2800 take up machine s drive pins on the shaft fitting with the mating holes of the take up adaptor as shown in Figure 36 Figure 36 Align Drive Pins with Take up Adaptor Holes Once aligned...

Page 29: ...ake up machine s centerline is aligned with the ReelRover take up adaptor set both gearboxes to PARK as shown in Figure 38 to ensure that the ReelRover gearboxes are free spinning during loading of th...

Page 30: ...Graham H8T20 unit and is not intended for nor validated on any other Graham H8T series equipment Graham H8T20 take up machine www reelingsystems gi com h8t series The process of using the H8T20 adapt...

Page 31: ...0 1 Set all operating levers to Neutral or Off position 2 Disconnect the Wemco 2500 from its power source 3 Remove the Wemco 2500 shaft 4 Remove the locating block from the Wemco 2500 Figure 42 5 Rele...

Page 32: ...0 first Figure 45 left The ReelRover gearbox should just clear the outer edge of the output shaft Figure 45 right Figure 45 Align ReelRover 9 Push the ReelRover fully into the take up bay Insert the c...

Page 33: ...ing hub Angled connections may result in premature wear failure or injury Figure 47 Connect Shaft and Hub 14 Engage Wemco 2500 reel lift lock Figure 48 Figure 48 Engage Reel Lift Lock 15 Operate the W...

Page 34: ...the Adaptor 3 Remove the wing nut from the threaded rod of the adapter mounting block Figure 49 right 4 Pull out black knob and insert retaining pin Figure 50 Figure 50 Insert Retaining Pin 5 Lift ada...

Page 35: ...earboxes to PARK as shown in Figure 7 to ensure that the ReelRover will not move Unlock the free spinning ground lever by pulling the silver plunger on the lever and sliding the lever to the unlock po...

Page 36: ...signed into the frame as shown in Figures 52 and 53 or into the lull adapter attached beneath the frame shown in Figure 52 WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE A STRAP OR CHAIN IN ANY MANNER TO LIFT OR HOIST...

Page 37: ...ubes WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE NARROW STANDARD FORKS IN THE LULL ADAPTER TUBES THE NARROW FORKS IN THE WIDER TUBES WOULD ALLOW THE MACHINE TO EXPERIENCE HORIZONTAL VERTICAL AND RADIAL MOVEMENT WHI...

Page 38: ...with metal clips or buckles or thermo welded for poly strapping NOTE Crimping the steel banding is NOT permissible 4 Additional banding may be used at the shipper s discretion Load ReelRover Using a...

Page 39: ...otter to ensure the ReelRover maintains a safe distance from all edges of the liftgate 6 Place both gearboxes in DRIVE one gearbox at a time remove forward chocks and or straps 7 Carefully drive the R...

Page 40: ...n locked out the ReelRover cannot be moved or used until the machine has been serviced or repaired and the lock out removed To lock out the ReelRover 1 Position the ReelRover on a level surface 2 Plac...

Page 41: ...el is locked and will not rotate as intended in DRIVE Do not force reel rotation Attempt to rotate reel in opposite direction If this does not solve locked reel place both gearboxes in Park Use lock o...

Page 42: ...livery to the contractor The ReelRover should only be delivered to the contractor once all inspection items have passed WARNING DO NOT OPERATE REELROVER UNLESS ALL CHECKLIST ITEMS HAVE PASSED IF THE M...

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Page 45: ...Test 1 Right hand gearbox in DRIVE left hand gearbox in PARK Parked wheel rotates about AXIS noted by amber crosshair but does not rotate about axle Figure A1 Left hand 180 Driven Turn...

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Page 47: ...Test 2 Right Hand Gearbox in PARK Left Hand Gearbox in DRIVE Parked wheel rotates about AXIS noted by amber crosshair but does not rotate about axle Figure A2 Right hand 180 Driven Turn...

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