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RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL
KH200-02619_REV-A
SECTION 5 - MAINTENANCE
BE SURE THE POWER IS OFF FOR ALL MAINTENANCE.
Lubrication
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All springs and bearings are lubricated for life at the factory. Additional lubrication should not be required.
•
Do not apply any lubricants or solvent cleaning agents to slip ring, brush or insulator surfaces.
Inspections
•
Periodically check the reel for any loose or missing fasteners. Tighten or replace as necessary.
NOTE
•
Do not over tighten, this will cause fasteners to snap.
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The slip ring assembly should be checked periodically as follows:
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Clean to remove dust and dirt from the slip ring housing area and all slip ring assembly and brush surfaces.
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Inspect cable for damage or wear which would make it unsafe to use.
Slip Ring & Feed Cord Replacement
The slip ring assembly should be replaced, not rebuilt, if it becomes damaged.
1. Remove the 4 screws securing the outer flange. Remove outer flange and
gasket from remaining assembly. Remove or unwrap the cable from the
drum and lay it next to the reel. See
Figure 16-1.
2. Disconnect the wires from the spool cable. Remove the drum (black
plastic tube) from the reel and place next to the slip ring.
3. Loosen feed cord watertight located at the shaft end.
4. Remove the brush block from the slip ring by removing the cotter pin and
washer at the top of the slip ring assembly. Remove the 2 screws securing
the slip ring to the shaft. See
Figure 16-1
.
5. Remove the slip ring from the shaft while feeding in the feed cord
through the shaft. Cut wires if they are butt spliced or disconnect
connectors if locking wire connectors are used. Reinsert the washer
and cotter pin after removal of the slip ring from the shaft to keep the
assembly together.
6. Carefully and thoroughly clean the inside surfaces of both flanges and
the drum. Inspect both gaskets for damage and replace as necessary.
Caution
: Damaged gaskets may affect UL / CSA rating of reel.
7. Remove old feed cord and insert approximately 5” -10” of new feeder
cord through the watertight and shaft. Secure cable-tie as shown in
Figure 13-2
(page 13).
8. Install inner gasket.
9. Connect the slip ring leads to the feed cord with the provided wire
connectors and install the slip ring on the shaft. Ensure the wire
connectors are outside the shaft and under the slip ring body before
securing the slip ring to the shaft. Be careful not to over tighten or strip
the Phillips head screws.
10. Install the 2 screws to secure the slip ring to the shaft.
11. For remaining assembly, follow Cable Installation and Spring Tension
Adjustment in Section 3.
Figure 16-1
