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Turn unit over to stand on its 4 cover studs and withdraw cable from shaft.
Release socket screws, 2 at 90
°
, holding cable compartment onto shaft and withdraw
compartment, complete with cable.
The spring compartment is now exposed and, the 4 nyloc nuts and the cover may be removed.
The rewind spring will now be visible and seen to be held in a captive band. A broken spring
normally occurs close to the arbor, as this is at the point of maximum flexing. If this is seen
to be the case, the spring may be lifted out, “BEING VERY CAREFUL TO ENSURE THAT
THE COILS REMAIN WITHIN THE CAPTIVE BAND.”
Tie the spring with soft iron wire or stout cord, as seen on the replacement spring.
Alternatively box up securely and label danger, for disposal.
Remove broken portion of spring from arbor, check for any foreign bodies, apply grease to
the arbor and fit replacement spring.
Replace spring cover making sure that seal is correctly located.
Re-assemble reel in reverse order, paying particular attention to correctly locating cable
compartment boss onto shaft and that socket screws are correctly located in shaft dimples.
Use Loctite “Screwlock.”
Unit may now be fully re-assembled and full setting up procedure, (installation may be
completed.
8.4.2.2
Replacing the Payout Cable
Reading through the instructions for changing a spring will help with fitting a replacement
cable.
It can save time and effort if, when removing a damaged cable, having disconnected at the
slipring, the old cable is used to pull a drawstring through the shaft. The drawstring can be
fixed to the end of the new cable to draw through the shaft.
Ensure that cable glands or seals are all correctly fitted and that reel rotates freely.
8.4.2.3
Safety
At all times, when handling spring operated cable reeling drums, keep full control of rotation.
Be very careful, when handling loose rewind springs, to ensure that all of the coils remain
within the captive band.
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