Maintenance
5-2
Auto-feed Control
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The auto-feed control is factory set and may require some minor adjustment.
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If the setting has changed or the control is not activating properly, the plunger setting needs
to be checked. An example of a situation requiring a check of the plunger setting would be
when the toggle switch is placed in the “ON” position (with the foot switch disconnected)
and the reel engages without the auto-feed control mechanism being lifted.
Note: Before servicing the “Auto-feed control”, disconnect all power and lock the disconnect in the
open position.
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Access to the internal auto-feed components is through the access door (2-1). This door
must be removed.
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First, visually check that the auto-feed control switch (3-2) is still properly positioned
and has not come loose.
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Then, with the “auto-feed control” in rest position, check that the plunger (3-1) stop
plate is in contact and closing out the switch.
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Normal operation - when the switch is in the depressed position, power is “off”. When
the switch is in the extended position, power is “on”.
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The plunger stop plate must make enough contact with the switch arm that the switch
is in the “off” position.
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Adjustment that causes the plunger stop plate to move past the ideal “stop” position,
and apply force to the switch will eventually lead to component damage.
Electric Motor
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The electric motor used to drive the reel is a Marathon.
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No regular maintenance is required.
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Make sure that the motor is not in prolonged contact with moisture during operation or storage.
Note: This motor has no built-in thermal protection. Thermal protection is provided by the “ALTIVAR 11 Drive Controller”.
2 - access door
3 - auto-feed switch and plunger
2-1
3-1
3-2
DANGER! WARNING!
Gear Box
Oil, housing, and other components can reach high temperatures during operation, and can cause severe burns. Use extreme care when
removing lubrication plugs and vents while servicing the unit.
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Do not operate the unit without making sure it contains the correct amount of oil. Do not overfill or underfill with oil, or injury to
personnel, unit, or other equipment may result.
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For proper operation in subzero conditions, it is mandatory that the following oil be used:
“
Spartan EP 320 industrial gear oil”
…any other gear oil will void warranty!
Oil Filling Procedure
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Remove Fill and Breather Plug.
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Clean threads on the removed plugs and the plug holes with degreaser.
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Fill gear box with the recommended lubricant (see above) to a level near the center line of the uppermost horizontal shaft or until
lubricant comes out of the oil level plug hole.
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Install plugs secure in gear case.
Break-In Period
After the first 100 hours of operation, drain out initial oil, flush out the gear case with an approved non-flammable, non-toxic solvent, such
as Whitmore’s Flushing Oil (#06802030) or Medallion Flushing Oil Kosher (#06812010), and refill. Therefore, oil should be changed at
least every 2500 operating hours or every 6 months - whichever occurs first.
Note:
Oil should be changed with greater frequency if unit is used in severe environments (dust or high humidity).
Maintenance & Operation
