Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco
®
Inc.
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Adjustments
Adjusting Spool Brake
The purpose of the spool brake is to prevent coasting of the spool
when the tube is being pulled out. This function is important in
order to keep the tube from becoming loose on the spool.
The brake band must be in good working order and maintained at
the proper tension. The brake should offer substantial resistance
to turning the spool by hand
To adjust the spool brake, remove the cotter pin under the
spring. Using Pliers, pull up on the spring and reinsert the cotter
pin in a hole above the previous selection.
Note:
When the tube becomes loose on the spool, it may appear
that the Level Wind is not in time with the incoming tube. This oc-
curs because the spool is coasting inside the coils of tube. The Lev-
el Wind mechanism is moving but no tube is coming out.
This problem is more noticeable if the Water
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Reel is being used on
short runs where the entire tube is seldom pulled all the way out.
Turbine Speed Adjustment
The turbine speed is controlled by the position of the butterfly valve. As the butterfly opens, water can by
pass the turbine. The speed can be adjusted by turning the travel speed control knob.
To manually stop tube rewind pull handle on shut off bar back so the shut off latch drops into position.
Note:
Latch will lock the bar in the OFF position; latch must be released to restart the turbine.
To adjust turbine speed, refer to the Water
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Reel Start
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Up & Operation section on page 17 (Turbine Only)
Speed: Fast
Butterfly
CLOSED
Speed:
Stopped
Butterfly
OPEN
Latch will automatically lock when
shut off bar is pulled back
Shut off bar handle
