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Instructions
RATCHET LOCK REPLACEMENT/ REMOVAL
To replace or remove ratchet:
• Turn off or lockout air/fluid supply
to reel
• Remove all tension, see “Tension
Adjustment”
• (Fig. 10.1) Remove spool from
stand (24mm nut)
• (Fig. 10.2) Replace or remove
ratchet lock and spring (small external
retaining ring pliers)
• Replace spool and tighten shaft nut
(24mm)
• Retension, see “Tension Adjustment”
Ratchet plate is secured with 10mm nuts.
MAINSPRING ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
WARNING: Never remove spring from its sealed container. Replacement
springs are in a sealed assembly for safety. There is no need to
remove them. Serious injury or death could result from removal of
spring from its container.
NOTE: If spring is to be replaced when not broken make sure to remove
all tension before proceeding.
If reel has no retraction tension, then mainspring likely needs replacement.
To replace main-spring:
• Turn off or lockout air/fluid supply to reel
• Remove supply hose from swivel
• Remove swivel by loosening its hex
end (round body is 24mm or, square
body is 27mm)
• Remove retaining ring (medium
ext. retaining ring pliers) and spacer
washers from main-shaft
• Pull spring pocket assembly, with
spool attached, off drum axle
(If plastic spool, axle is part of spool
assembly. Remove complete spool
assembly as in Fig. 10.1)
• (Fig. 11) Remove nuts (10mm) holding spring pocket to spool (and install
new containerized spring.
• Reverse procedure to reassemble (use thread tape or sealant on hose connections)
and retension reel, see “Tension Adjustment”.
Fig. 10.1
Fig. 10.2
Fig. 11
