Reel-X
™
Fish Tape
11
52087553 REV 2
© 2020 Greenlee Tools, Inc.
Repairing Steel Tape & Replacing
Speed Flex
®
Leader
Do not touch the tape, the end of the torch, or
any other heated surfaces.
Failure to observe this
warning could result in burns.
A repaired pulling eye will be weaker and can
break during use if heated and quenched in liquid.
Air cool only.
STEEL TAPE PULLING EYE
1. Clean and dry the fish tape. Be sure to remove all
grease and oil.
2. Cut off damaged or kinked portion of the tape.
3. Grip the tape with a pair of insulated pliers. Use a
torch to heat the tape until it is a dull red color.
4. Use a pair of pliers to bend tape into a closed loop.
5. Allow the tape to air cool completely.
6. Reheat the tape again to a dull red color and allow it
to air cool completely. Do not quench in liquid.
Air cool only.
SPEED FLEX
®
LEADER
1. Clean and dry the fish tape. Be sure to remove all
grease and oil.
2. Cut the fish tape below the damaged leader, to
provide a straight end.
3. Slide the silver solder ring from the Speed Flex kit
on to the fish tape.
4. Apply brazing flux appropriate for silver solder to the
end of the fish tape (approximately .50”/mm).
5. Insert the fish tape into the Speed Flex Leader.
Position fish tape so the leader is pointing down and
solder ring is resting against the leader.
6. Use a propane torch to braze the joint between
1205°F and 1400°F (651°C and 760°C). Let air cool,
do not quench in water.
Repair Fiberglass Tape & Pulling
Eye
A properly bonded pulling eye will have 1/2
the original strength of a new tape. (Maximum
strength: 150 lb)
Failure to observe reduced strength
may result in injury during use.
Wear gloves and follow all safety and curing
instructions provided by the adhesive
manufacturer.
1. Cut the end of the fish tape with a fine-tooth
hacksaw or sharp knife. Do not pinch, crack, or
crush the fiberglass core.
2. Carefully strip approximately 1/2” (12.7 mm) length
of the outer plastic jacket with a wire stripper or
sharp knife. Do not cut into the fiberglass core.
3. Use emery cloth to rough up the surface of the
stripped fiberglass core.
Note: Do not touch the fiberglass surface after
sanding without gloves, shards can get lodged
under the skin and cause irritation.
Do not reuse the old end fitting. A new end fitting is
required for a good bond.
4. Test assemble the new fitting to the stripped tape
to check for a good fit. If splicing, test fit against the
splicing piece.
5. Use the adhesive provided in the repair kit (10565)
and follow the adhesive manufacturer’s safety
information and instructions. Apply and spread
adhesive on the fiberglass core and immediately
insert the end of the tape into the fitting with a
twisting motion.
6. Hold new end fitting and fish tape together until
adhesive has set.
Note: If splicing, repeat Steps 2-5 for the other end of
the tape, using the splicing fitting provided in the
repair kit.
Disposal
Parts of these tools contain valuable materials and can
be recycled. There are companies that specialize in
recycling that may be found locally.
Dispose of the components in compliance with all
applicable regulations. Contact your local waste
management authority for more information.
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