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RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL
KH200-02619_REV-A
SECTION 5 - MAINTENANCE
Spring Motor Replacement
CAUTION
•
Do not open the spring motor or personal injury may result.
1. The spring replacement process is determined by the spring configuration and cannot be performed in
the field. The entire spring motor assembly must be replaced as a unit. See Spring Motor Selection Chart
(
Figure 19-1
) for proper spring motor selection.
2. Disconnect all electrical power to the reel before beginning any maintenance or service.
3. Remove the slip ring and feed cord from the reel by following the procedure in Slip Ring & Feed Cord
Replacement section.
4. Remove the watertight and coupling from the shaft.
5. Remove the spring motor by unscrewing the shaft from the mounting base.
6. Re-assemble spring reel in reverse order with the new spring motor. Note the following:
A. Shaft must be fully seated on base before installing coupling and watertight.
B. Verify drum, slip ring, and ratchet teeth orientation as per
Figure 19-1
.
C. Adjust spring tension.
