ReelCraft L 4000 118 Operating Instructions Download Page 3

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2.  Remove power from reel.
3.  Remove access cover (1).
4.  Reapply power to reel.
5.  Check for correct voltage (220 V AC) 

at terminal strip (2). If voltage read-
ing is correct, replace output electri-
cal cord/work device (refer to Service 
Instructions). If voltage reading is incor-
rect, proceed to step 6.

6.  Remove power from reel.
7.  Using ohmmeter, check continuity of 

input electrical cord. If cord checks 
good, proceed to step 8. If cord is faulty, 
replace it (refer to Service Instructions).

8.  Remove brush holder/brushes from reel 

and inspect (refer to Service Instructions).  
Replace defective components then pro-
ceed to step 9.

9.  Reapply power to reel.
10.  Check for correct voltage (220 V AC) at 

terminal strip (2). If voltage reading is 
still incorrect, replace defective collector 
assembly (refer to Service Instructions).

11.  Replace access cover (1).

Service Instructions

Maintain reel by following the service instruc-
tions given below. Refer all other repairs, other 
than those listed, only to an authorized service 
person or directly to Reelcraft. Failure to do so 
can result in personal injury and/or equipment 
damage and may void the warranty (refer to 
page 5 when referencing parts).

WARNING:  

Remove power from reel 

before performing any of the following 
procedures.

Replacing the Output Electrical 
Cord/Work Device

WARNING:

  Use extreme caution, reel under 

tension. Avoid releasing latch mechanism.
1.  Pull output electrical cord from reel until 

fully extended, then latch.

2.  Remove output electrical bumper stop 

(7).

3.  Disconnect output electrical cord/work 

device (12) at terminal strip (10).  

4.  Remove strain relief (8). Remove output 

electrical cord/work device.

5.  Install replacement electrical cord/work 

device by reversing steps 2 through 4.

6.  Release latch and rewind electrical cord 

on reel.

7.  Replace access cover (1).

Replacing the Input Electrical Cord

WARNING:

 Use of 2 or 3 prong plugs on 

cord reels equiped with GFCI receptacles may 
cause a potential malfunction of the GFCI 
receptacle.
1.  Remove wire nuts (15) securing input 

electrical cord to collector assembly (13).

2.  Remove 90 degree elbow (9).
3.  Remove input electrical cord.
4.  Remove 280 mm of outer jacket from 

replacement input electrical cord (input 
electrical cord wires must protrude a 
minimum of 150 mm from center of col-
lector assembly).

5.  Install replacement input electrical cord 

by reversing steps 1 through 3.

6.  Replace access cover (1). 

Replacing the Brush

Holder/Brushes 

1.  At terminal strip (10), remove wires con-

necting brushes (11) to terminal strip.  

2.  Remove lock nuts (3) securing brush 

holder (6) to reel. Relocate cable clamp 
temporarily and remove brush holder. 

3.  Remove brushes (4) from brush holder 

(6).

4.  Install replacement brush holder/brushes 

by reversing steps 1 through 3. Upon 
completion of installation, adjust brush-
to-ring alignment by loosening nuts (5) 
and sliding finger assembly (2).

Replacing the Collector Assembly

1.  Remove wire nuts (15) securing input 

electrical cord to collector assembly.

2.  At terminal strip (10), disconnect wires 

(11) connecting brushes (4) to terminal 
strip.

3.  Remove lock nuts (3) securing brush 

holder (6) to reel. Relocate cable clamp 
temporarily and remove brush holder. 

4.  Remove snap ring (14).
5.  Remove collector assembly (13).
6.  Install replacement collector assembly 

by reversing steps 1 through 5. Upon 
completion of installation, adjust brush-
to-ring alignment by loosening nuts (5) 
and  sliding finger assembly (2).

7.  Replace access cover (1).

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