Series L 70000 Spring Driven Cord Reels
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Installation Instructions
Mounting
CAUTION:
Unless reel was specified differently when ordering, maximum instal-
lation height is 16 feet. Do not exceed this distance. Ensure that only
a qualified electrician installs/services this equipment. Observe appli-
cable NEC, OSHA, and local codes when installing this equipment.
Installation of GFCI cord reels should be performed by a qualified and
licensed professional in accordance with local building codes and
applicable NEC standards.
1. Unpack and inspect the reel for damage. Turn by hand to check for
smooth operation. Check for completeness.
2. Configure reel for top, side or bottom-wind (bottom-wind for con-
stant tension reels only) electrical cable dispensing by removing
bolts (1) securing guide arm bracket (2).
3. Determine new guide arm bracket location and remove corre-
sponding bolts. Position guide arm bracket to reel and replace
bolts.
4. Position reel on floor, wall or ceiling. Secure into place using four
(customer supplied) screws or bolts (3).
Installing the Input Electrical Cable:
15 and 20 AMP Models
WARNING:
Use only 12/3 or 12/4 SEOOW cable for input wiring. Ensure that appli-
cation does not exceed electrical rating of reel.
1. Feed input cable (1) through elbow (2) and main shaft.
2. Screw elbow (2) onto reel.
3. Connect input wires (3) and collector ring wires (4) together using
wire nuts (5).
4. Take the provided zip tie (not pictured) and zip tie the input cable
wires together closest to the slip ring.
5. Assemble cover (6) to reel.
Installing the Output Electrical Cable:
15 and 20 AMP Models
WARNING:
Select output cable in accordance with power requirement of apparatus
to be supplied. Ensure that application does not exceed electrical rating
of reel. Use extreme caution, reel under tension. Avoid releasing latch
mechanism.
1. Manually turn sheave (1) until spring is tight, back off 2 turns and
latch.
2. Remove access cover (2).
3. Remove 6” of output cable outer jacket (3) and add fork terminals
(4) to ends.
4. Route cable through strain relief (6), then through cut out in spool
(7).
5. Pull enough cable through hole for roughly a 1/2 an inner wrap
shown.
6. Connect output wires to terminal block (8) as shown.
7. Connect ground wire to grounding stud (9) as shown.
8. Using an ohmmeter check for ground faults.
9. Take the provided cable clamp (not pictured) and attach it to the
wire. Then take the cable clamp and screw it down to the right-
most screw on the brush assembly (with the brush assembly fac-
ing upward).
10. Replace cover (2).
11. Replace latch and wind cable onto reel.
12. Install bumper stop (10).
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