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RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL
SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION
Push on this end to rotate
lockout arm to engage or
disengage position.
Push to release
Dimple from hole
latching arm in
engaged position.
Ratchet
Ratchet Lock
The ratchet lock can be engaged or disengaged, depending upon the application. Reels are sent from factory
with ratchet lock engaged. See
Figure 11-1
.
Operation with Ratchet
The ratchet pawl is spring loaded. It is designed to function in all acceptable mounting configurations. See
Figure 11-1
.
A slight pull on cable will disengage the ratchet. See
Figure 11-1
.
Operation without Ratchet
Disengage the ratchet by pivoting the lock-out bar to the lower position. This will remove the ratchet
pawl from the path of the ratchet plate. Locate the dimple on the lock-out bar in the hole provided.
See
Figure 11-1
.
WARNING
•
Do not engage the ratchet abruptly. Sudden engagement may cause excessive shock loads to the ratchet pawl.
Figure 11-1