Reelcraft L5000 User Manual
Operating Instructions
Series L 5000 Cord Reels
Model Numbers:
L 5000 L 5035 103 4 L 5550 123 3B L 5550 123 X
L 5400 L 5245 A 163 6X L 5550 123 7 L 5550 124 X
L 5500 L 5550 123 3 L 5550 123 7B L 5750 103 4
L 5700 L 5550 123 3A L 5550 123 7D L 5750 103 X
IMPORTANT
Read this manual carefully before installing, operating or
servicing this equipment.
Electrical Information
Voltage AMPS Frequency
125 13 60 HZ Single Phase
125 15 60 HZ Single Phase
600 16 60 HZ Single Phase
125 20 60 HZ Single Phase
125 30 60 HZ Single Phase
SAFETY
Personal injury and/or equipment damage may result if proper safety
precautions are not observed.
• Ensure that only a qualified electrician installs/services this
equipment.
•
• Ensure that power supply voltage does not exceed maximum
voltage rating of reel.
•
• Ensure that all electrical power is removed from reel before
servicing.
•
• A high-tension spring assembly is contained within the reel.
Exercise extreme caution.
•
• Check for frayed and/or broken wires before each use. Pull
electrical cord from reel by grasping the electrical cord itself,
not the work device.
•
• If an electrical malfunction should occur, remove power from
reel immediately.
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Ph: 800-444-3134 / 260-248-8188 • Fax: 800-444-4587 / 260-248-2605
Customer Service: 855-634-9109 • reelcraft@reelcraft.com • www.reelcraft.com
• Ensure that reel, electrical cord, and equipment being serviced
are properly grounded. Use an ohmmeter to check ground
continuity.
•
• If reel ceases to unwind or rewind, remove power immediately.
Do not pull or jerk on electrical cord!
•
• Treat and respect the reel as any other piece of machinery,
observing all common safety practices.
•
• All cord reels with flying leads must be hard wired into the
electrical circuit to ensure proper function.
•
WARNING: Even low voltage can cause irreparable damage or
death! Exercise extreme caution while operating or servicing this
equipment.
Form# 565-291 Rev: 11/2013
Series L 5000 Cord Reels
Installation Instructions
Mounting
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3
CAUTION:
Unless reel was specified differently when
ordering, maximum installation height is 16
feet. Do not exceed this distance. Ensure
that only a qualified electrician installs/
services this equipment. Observe applicable
NEC, OSHA, and local codes when installing this equipment. Installation of GFCI cord
reels should be performed by a qualified and
licensed professional in accordance with local
building codes and applicable NEC standards.
1. Unpack and inspect the reel for damage.
Turn by hand to check for smooth operation. Check for completeness.
2. Configure reel for top, side or bottomwind (bottom-wind for constant tension
reels only) electrical cable dispensing by
removing bolts (1) securing guide arm
bracket (2).
3. Determine new guide arm bracket location and remove corresponding bolts.
Position guide arm bracket to reel and
replace bolts.
4. Position reel on floor, wall or ceiling.
Secure into place using four (customer
supplied) screws or bolts (3).
Installing the Input Electrical Cable:
30 AMP Models
WARNING:
Use only 10/3 cable for input wiring. Ensure
that application does not exceed electrical rating of reel. (See page 1 of this manual).
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3
4
2
5
1. Feed input cable (1) through elbow (2)
and main shaft.
2. Screw elbow (2) into reel.
3. Connect input wires (3) and collector
ring wires (4) together using wire nuts
(5).
4. Assemble cover (6) to reel.
Installing the Output Electrical
Cable: 30 AMP Models
WIRE COLOR CODE
Black-Hot
White-Neutral
Green-Ground
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10
12
WARNING:
Select output cable in accordance with power
requirement of apparatus to be supplied.
Ensure that application does not exceed
electrical rating of reel (see page 1 of this
manual). Use extreme caution, reel under tension. Avoid releasing latch mechanism.
1. Manually turn sheave (7) until spring is
tight, back off 2 turns, and latch.
2. Remove access cover (8).
3. Remove 6” of output electrical cable
outer jacket.
4. Route cable through guide arm and
U-clamp (9) then through cut-out (10)
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9
11
8
in spool.
5. Tighten U-clamp (9).
6. Using wire nuts (11), connect output
electrical cable wires to collector assembly brush wires as indicated in illustra-
6
tion.
7. Connect ground wire of output electrical
cable to ground lug (12) located on inner
side of spool.
8. Using ohmmeter, check for ground faults.
9. Replace access cover (8). Release latch
and wind output electrical cable onto
reel.
10. Install cable bumper (13).
Adjusting the Spring Tension
If necessary, adjust spring tension on reel by
adding or removing wraps of electrical cord
from spool, one wrap at a time, until desired
tension is obtained. Add wraps to increase
tension. Remove wraps to decrease tension.
WARNING:
When adding wraps of electrical cord, be careful not to exceed the winding mechanism’s
spring capacity. Add just enough wraps of
cord to achieve the desired tension. Damage
to the winding mechanism will result if spring
is over-tightened. Always be aware of spring
tension on reel. Exercise extreme caution.
Troubleshooting Instructions:
30 AMP Models
Troubleshooting of the reel consists of
isolating a problem to a defective electrical
cord/work device, brush holder/brushes, or
collector assembly. Refer any other
discrepancies only to an authorized service
person or directly to Reelcraft.
WARNING:
The following procedure directs the techician
to take voltage measurements. Remember,
even low voltage is dangerous and can cause
personal injury or death. Exercise extreme
caution! Ensure that only a qualified electrician
installs/services this equipment.
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Series L 5000 Cord Reels
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12
1. Remove power from reel.
2. Remove cover (8) from reel.
3. Remove wire nuts (14) securing input
electrical cable wires to collector ring
assembly wires. Ensure that bare wires
do not contact each other or the reel
superstructure.
4. Apply power to reel.
5. Using voltmeter, check voltage between
black wire (hot) and white wire (neutral).
If voltage reading is correct (120 vac),
proceed to step 6. If voltage reading is
incorrect, replace input electrical cable
or Collector Ring Ass’y (refer to Service
Instructions).
Service Instructions:
30 AMP Models
WARNING:
Remove power from reel before performing any of the following procedures.
Replacing the Input Electrical
Cable
1. Remove access cover (8) from reel.
2. Remove wire nuts (14) connecting input
electrical cable (4) wires to collector ring
ass’y wires.
3. Unscrew elbow (5) from reel & pull out
input cable from main shaft & elbow.
4. Install replacement input cable (refer to
Installation Instructions).
Replacing the Output Electrical
Cord
WARNING:
Use extreme caution, reel under tension.
Avoid releasing latch mechanism.
1. Pull output electrical cable from reel until
cable is fully extended, then latch.
2. Remove access cover (8).
3. Remove wire nuts (11) securing output
electrical cable wires to collector assembly brush wires.
4. Remove output electrical cable ground
wire from ground lug (12).
5. Loosen U-clamp (9).
6. Remove output electrical cable.
7. Remove cable bumper (13).
8. Install replacement input electrical cable
(refer to Installation Instructions).
Troubleshooting Instructions:
20 AMP Models
Troubleshooting of the reel consists of
isolating a problem to a defective electrical
cord/work device, brush holder/brushes, or
collector assembly. Refer any other
discrepancies only to an authorized service
person or directly to Reelcraft.
WARNING:
The following procedure directs the technician
to take voltage measurements. Remember,
even low voltage is dangerous and can cause
personal injury or death. Exercise extreme
caution! Ensure that only a qualified electrican
installs or services this equipment.
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14
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6
1. If work device is either an incandescent
or fluorescent light, replace bulb with a
known good bulb. If this does not correct
the problem, proceed to step 2. If work
device is an electrical receptable, ensure
that tool or fixture connected to it is in
good working order. If it is, proceed to
step 2.
2. Remove power from reel.
3. Remove access cover (1).
4. Reapply power to reel.
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8
2
9
4
5. Check for correct voltage (120 vac) at a
terminal strip (2). If voltage reading is
correct, replace output electrical device
(refer to Service Instructions). If voltage
reading is incorrect, proceed to step 6.
6. Remove power from reel.
7. Using ohmmeter, check continuity of
input electrical cord. If cord checks
good, proceed to step 8. If cord is faulty,
replace it (refer to Service Instructions).
Remove brush holder/brushes from
reel and inspect (refer to Service
Instructions). Replace defective components then proceed to step 9.
8. Reapply power to reel.
9. Check for correct voltage (120 vac) at
terminal strip (2).
10. If voltage reading is still incorrect,
replace defective collector assembly
(refer to Service Instructions).
11. Replace access cover (1).
Service Instructions:
20 AMP Models
Maintain reel by following the service
instructions given below. Refer all other
repairs, other than those listed, only to an
authorized service person or directly to
Reelcraft. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury and/or equipment damage and
may void the warranty.
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