EPL-20W-HID-X12V-347V-GR50
Larson Electronics, LLC
Phone: (800) 369-6671
Fax: (903) 498-3364
www.larsonelectronics.com
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MOUNTING
STANDARD MOUNTING
1.
The reel may be mounted by bolting the base to any flat surface which is structurally sound enough to
support it and the forces of winding and unwinding the cable.
2.
The spool drum must rotate on a level horizontal axis.
3.
Position the guide arm so that cable payout is perpendicular to the face of cable roller guide.
The total cable deflection should not exceed 15° to either side of the centerline of the spool.
4.
If deflection is constant to either side of the reel and operation is impaired, re-mount the reel.
5.
If the angle of deflection exceeds a Pivot Base should be used, otherwise excessive cable wear and unreliable
operation will result.
6.
A safety chain is recommended for all overhead installations. Attach the safety chain using the
0.39 hole provided in the base.
ROLLER GUIDE
1.
All EXPCRL units are equipped with a roller guide arm. The function of the guide is to center the cable on the
spool and to help the reel cable more evenly.
2.
The cable should not pile against either end of the spool during winding as this will tend to
inhibit level winding of the cable.
3.
The guide should be secured at the best of twelve possible positions so that a minimum change of direction
occurs at the guide; otherwise, cable life will be reduced.
4.
The guide is shipped installed on the reel. The guide must be aligned per application and secured prior
to making any electrical connections.
5.
Mount the roller guide to the reel over the entrance coupling on the frame. Secure using the provided 3/8-16 hex
head cap screw, including the split lock washer. Tighten this to 15 ft.-lbs.
RATCHET
Ratchet Lock
The ratchet lock can be activated or deactivated, depending upon
the application.
Operation with Ratchet
The ratchet on the EXPCRL is spring loaded. It is designed to function in
all acceptable mounting configurations.
Operation without Ratchet
Deactivate the ratchet by pivoting the lock-out bar to the lower position.
This will remove the ratchet pawl from the path of the ratchet plate.
Locate the dimple on the lock out bar in the hole provided.
WARNING:
Do not activate the ratchet abruptly. Sudden activation may cause excessive shock loads to the ratchet
pawl which may cause lock-up and/or breakage.
