Freespooling Line From The Main Line Storage Spool
Correct freewheeling conditions are normally obtained by utilizing a Lindgren-Pitman direct drive monofilament long
line drum with a line setter pilot input circuit installed at the factory. Lindgren-Pitman monofilament type long line
spools not factory supplied with this circuit can be field retrofited. Monofilament long line spools with drives not
similar to Lindgren-Pitman equipment may or may not work properly with a line setter.
The main line storage spool must freespool easily and smoothly for the line setter to operate properly. The following
requirements should be met:
1. Freespooling should not require more than 50 Ibs. pull by the line setter at any spool diameter and at any
operating speed. Excessive freespooling force will cause accelerated roller wear.
2. Sufficient drag must be present to prevent backlashing.
3. Sufficient fleet angle from the spool to any block or the line setter is necessary to provide smooth freespooling.
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Freespool or unwind enough main line to thread the line setter. Thread the line in the bottom between the two
vertical input rollers, under the first hour glass roller and continuing over and under each consecutive roller to the exit.
Set the speed control to the OFF (closed) position. Make sure that the main spool freespool valve is in the off or
closed position. Slowly close the on / off valve to start the setter. The speed can now be increased to the desired
setting by opening the speed adjustment valve. Opening the on /off valve will shut off the line setter. With the line
setter pilot control circuit installed on the main spool the line setter when loaded will freespool the main line spool
automatically. It will also brake the main spool when necessary.
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